Tony Ávila returns with two new albums

February 17, 2021

The Cuban singer Tony Ávila will present two new albums: Universos, with the record label Bis Music and the Dominican label Juan and Nelson Record; and A quién pueda interesar (provisional title), with the label Colibrí.

The first release will be with his group only, and will feature various genres and thematic approaches in 15 compositions. After such a long time standing still, it will be the opportunity to take the stage more focused on their own sound.

In Universo, you will be able to discover many genres and stories, since, according to him, the message will be well expressed without overthinking or misunderstandings.

"Even when I go to social themes I like it to be with respect," Ávila emphasized and, in that sense, previewed that the song titled Cubas will be included, which "moves through social chronicle and the essence of identity."

Something highly anticipated and that he expressed has him very excited, will be the second part or sequel to La Choza de Chicha y Chacho, where he will exploit the guaracha and be able to stand alongside the first installment, he hopes, with the same success.

The other album, A quien pueda interesar, will have a more intimate and "cardenense" air, since elements like the guitar and good friends from that locality—artists driven by empiricism, but of proven quality—will have the opportunity to participate.

Additionally, one of his sons, Idiel Antonio Ávila, and his girlfriend Jennifer Pino Horrego (Dúo Cantares), will join the concept full of heartfelt dedications, among them A Daniela, quite a survivor; Amanda, who always wanted a song for her quinceañera; and a very sensitive one for Carmen, who died tragically; all daughters of very close friends from Cárdenas.

Among the fundamental ingredients is a version of Los hombres, las flores y la guerra, inspired by his brother who died in the fulfillment of an internationalist mission, and which we already had the opportunity to enjoy with another arrangement at the symphonic concert he offered in the Avellaneda Hall of the National Theater almost three years ago.

"It is a more warlike version, of combat, only voice and batá drums. For this I invited three great performers also from that Matanzas locality," he added.

Carmen Lidia Maden, a dentist who became a singer and is already well known for her privileged voice, the lutenist and interpreter Lorilín Valero, and the Children's Choir of the city, complete a good part of the production.

The troubadour also previewed that the famous song Yo sé de una mujer, with verses by Sánchez Galarraga and music by Graciano Gómez, will have in A quien pueda interesar a kind of response composed for the album.

After the successful audiovisual recording of the symphonic album Atrapasueños, the author of Mi casa.cu filled the Karl Marx in February 2020 to celebrate the 10 years of the group.

The memorable moment included great friends such as Omara Portuondo, Vania Borges, César López, Juan Kemell, Sampling, Ray Fernández and Kamancola.

However, weeks later COVID-19 not only imposed isolation to protect health and life, but also an incentive to create, so perhaps Tony Ávila's long-awaited reunion with his numerous audience will come in two parts.

The artist also invited Cubans to watch this afternoon on the usual platforms and channels his online concert recorded recently at the Avenida Hall under the auspices of the Cuban Institute of Music, and other institutions.