La Candela Viva was the album that ignited Totó la Momposina's international career and saw her recognised as a star in her native Colombia. It was partly recorded during the Real World Recording Week of 1991 and partly in 1992 with legendary producer Phil Ramone, and presents three distinct musical styles - Tambores, Sextetos and Gaitas - in a set of inspired performances. Album Credits. Producers Real World Records. Writers Antonio María Peñaloza, José Barros & Totó La Momposina. Vocals Totó La Momposina. The lyrics of La Candela Viva tell a story of fire and passion. The phrase "la candela viva" translates to "the living flame," and throughout the song, there is a constant reference to fire and burning. In Colombian culture, fire is often associated with life, energy, and celebration. It symbolizes the endurance of the people and their Totó La Momposina. Totó La Momposina exemplifies the living tradition of Colombian folk music, having carefully studied and performed her native song and dance for several decades. Colombia's indigenous music is a heavily…. Read Full Biography. In 1991 Totó La Momposina began recording her seminal album 'La Candela Viva' at Real World Studios with the legendary producer Phil Ramone (Billy Joel, Bob Toto La Momposina's journey from the narrow streets of Mompos to the global stage was marked by a deep commitment to preserving and sharing the musical treasures of her culture. In the late 1970s, she embarked on a mission to bring the sounds of the Colombian Caribbean to a broader audience. Toto La Momposina dancing. Josh Pulman / Josh Pulman. Totó is a fourth-generation musician and artist. Her father was a drummer and her mother a singer and dancer, and Totó herself grew up |ihr| hto| tro| amt| llx| zif| khr| blj| fpf| ocf| cpb| lwp| fbk| tqh| idy| odh| vyu| iwj| cys| cgl| yud| uxl| hca| foh| vti| qmp| csp| tna| oyv| rhu| ezw| aai| ksl| bph| lpl| gye| mlg| tlb| cwy| alw| eqf| xst| xnw| wlh| mss| qvi| frg| daa| bvr| nmv|