SIRENA by Leslie Damaso
kundiman and kulintang music of the Philippines, jazz and classical elements with narrative
There’s a story about a mermaid who falls in love with the moon. A child realizes for the first time that humans hurt each other. Despite that fact, how can we still move forward and live well? SIRENA is a collage of music from the past and present, of histories, of east and west, north and south of the Philippines, of great love, of friendships and of stories well beyond the confines of the album. I wanted to understand my humanity, to heal, to see others more deeply and to celebrate that connection.
Tracklist
| 1. | Ditagaunan | 4:33 |
| 2. | Paragraph I "A Story" | 2:41 |
| 3. | Kundiman | 2:52 |
| 4. | Mutya Ng Pasig | 5:08 |
| 5. | Paragraph II "Bulan" | 2:03 |
| 6. | Dahil Sa Iyo | 4:38 |
| 7. | Ang Aking Bayan | 4:46 |
| 8. | Paragraph III "Aldaw" | 2:10 |
| 9. | Nasaan Ka Irog | 4:56 |
| 10. | Bayan Ko | 5:50 |
| 11. | Paragraph IV "Home" | 1:48 |
| 12. | Sa Ilog | 0:47 |
| 13. | O Naraniag A Bulan | 3:46 |
| 14. | Sa Kabukiran | 3:27 |
| 15. | Binalig | 3:32 |
Credits
released June 30, 2024
Personnel
Leslie Damaso - vocals, kulintang
Ben Ferris - bass
Mike Koszewski - percussion
Jason Kutz - piano
Jon Irabagon - saxophone
Janice Lee - violin
José Guzmán - guitar
Produced by Leslie Damaso, Ben Ferris, Mike Koszewski & Jason Kutz
Recorded at Audio for the Arts, Madison, Wisconsin
(August 17-18, 2023)
Recording Engineer - Audrey Martinovich
Assistant Engineer - Stephanie Benicek
Mixed by Audrey Martinovich
Mastered by Jett Galindo at The Bakery, Los Angeles, CA
Photography - Noah Gilfillan, Anya Kubilus
Insert Art, Text & Translations, Liner Notes - Leslie Damaso
Jacket Art - Krstina Mastilovic
Graphic Design - Kristin Mitchell & Sarah Shumaker
Manufacturing - Gotta Groove Records, Inc.
Personnel
Leslie Damaso - vocals, kulintang
Ben Ferris - bass
Mike Koszewski - percussion
Jason Kutz - piano
Jon Irabagon - saxophone
Janice Lee - violin
José Guzmán - guitar
Produced by Leslie Damaso, Ben Ferris, Mike Koszewski & Jason Kutz
Recorded at Audio for the Arts, Madison, Wisconsin
(August 17-18, 2023)
Recording Engineer - Audrey Martinovich
Assistant Engineer - Stephanie Benicek
Mixed by Audrey Martinovich
Mastered by Jett Galindo at The Bakery, Los Angeles, CA
Photography - Noah Gilfillan, Anya Kubilus
Insert Art, Text & Translations, Liner Notes - Leslie Damaso
Jacket Art - Krstina Mastilovic
Graphic Design - Kristin Mitchell & Sarah Shumaker
Manufacturing - Gotta Groove Records, Inc.
