I found this in the FALLON STAR PRESS on the net.
http://news.rgj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/artic ... 029/FALLON
With some more Leonard Cohen related links.
Have a nice weekend,
Wijbe
Grammy nominee Perla Batalla performs here
I think that Perla was nominated for her celebrated Mestiza album, but I can't find info, though. Nothing even in Awards&Charts on her AMG page.
But: quite recent news we missed - Bird on the Wire to be relesead in Canada, plus tour. From JMI: Canada's Folk and Blues Agency.
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http://www.jproductions.com/news.html#20060918perla
September 18, 2006
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JMI SIGNS PERLA BATALLA
JMI is very pleased to announce a new signing and a new tour. Grammy nominated Perla Batalla of California is no stranger to Leonard Cohen's music. She first came to international attention after recording and touring extensively with Cohen as a backup singer, and it was he who encouraged her to embark on a solo career. She has since gone on to tour the world, recording five solo CDs, and also working with other artists along the way, including another Canadian, k.d. lang.
Now Perla is bringing Bird On A Wire, her beautiful tribute to Leonard Cohen, to Canadian stages and festivals. The timing could not be better. Bird On A Wire will be released in Canada, and Perla is also featured on a soon to be released motion picture soundtrack, Hal Willner's "Came So Far for Beauty: An Evening of Leonard Cohen Songs," which was recorded last year at the the famous Sydney Opera House in Australia. Other artists who participated in this project include U2, Kate & Anna McGarrigle, Rufus Wainwright and Nick Cave. Despite the incredible line-up, it was Perla's rendition of Bird On A Wire that brought the Opera House to its feet. For more information on this motion picture, go to vervemusicgroup.com.
To hear an MP3 collage of Leonard Cohen songs from Perla's Bird On A Wire on this web site, please click here.
"Sublime..."
Billboard Magazine
"Perla Batalla is the kind of artist
Peter Gabriel would fall in love with."
The Los Angles Times
If you are interested in presenting Perla's tribute to this great Canadian icon in your 2007/08 season, please contact us for additional information.
Time frames for theatre tours will be as follows:
Maritimes - October 11/21, 2007
Central Canada - Feb/March, 2008, exact dates TBC
Western Canada - Feb/March, 2008, exact dates TBC
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And her page on JMI website: http://www.jproductions.com/perla.html
Grammy nominated vocalist, composer, and arranger Perla Batalla was born in Los Angeles, CA. Her father was a musician and owned a popular Spanish language record store. She first gained international attention as a backup singer for Leonard Cohen who later encouraged Perla to embark on a solo career. Perla released her debut “Perla Batalla” on the Warner/Discovery label in 1994. Not surprisingly, the critics loved it, calling her singing “sublime” and her talent “stunning”. Like many original artists, Perla opted to go independent, releasing her second album, “Mestiza” in 1998 on her own Mechuda Music label. An immediate favorite on Public Radio shows throughout the U.S. “Mestiza” was selected as Best Independent Release of the Year by Amazon.com. “Heaven and Earth” followed in 2000, along with a nod to Perla as Amazon’s Emerging Artist of the Year. Both “Mestiza” and “Heaven and Earth” celebrate a powerful civilization born from the explosive marriage of separate worlds. A resplendent, vibrant culture nourished by mysticism, imagery, magic and myth.
Perla’s eagerly awaited follow-up to the “Mestiza” song cycle was an innovative undertaking of contagious rhythm and pure joy. Named for her parents record shop, the “Discoteca Batalla” project, was a compilation of original compositions interspersed with traditional Spanish language classics arranged to reflect Perla’s rich bicultural personal and musical heritage. Perla has taken the timeless songs heard growing up and molded their rhythmic and melodic forms to create a stunning cross-pollination of trend and tradition. “Discoteca Batalla” has appeared on “best of” lists throughout the country.
Perla is excited about her tribute to Leonard Cohen entitled “Bird on the Wire”. The Album includes special guests such as; David Hidalgo (of Los Lobos), Bill Gable, Vinnie Coliauta, Greg Leisz, Julie Christensen and many other fine musicians.
Coming soon is “What I did on my Summer Vacation by Perla Batalla”. A collection of songs recorded after journeying to Buenos Aires to meet her mothers side of the family for the first time ever!
Perla Batalla Availability
Oct 11 - 21, 2007 Eastern Canada
Feb 1 - 10, 2008 Western Canada
Commencing around Feb 12, 2008 Central Canada
Canadian festivals - July and Aug, 2008
But: quite recent news we missed - Bird on the Wire to be relesead in Canada, plus tour. From JMI: Canada's Folk and Blues Agency.
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http://www.jproductions.com/news.html#20060918perla
September 18, 2006
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JMI SIGNS PERLA BATALLA
JMI is very pleased to announce a new signing and a new tour. Grammy nominated Perla Batalla of California is no stranger to Leonard Cohen's music. She first came to international attention after recording and touring extensively with Cohen as a backup singer, and it was he who encouraged her to embark on a solo career. She has since gone on to tour the world, recording five solo CDs, and also working with other artists along the way, including another Canadian, k.d. lang.
Now Perla is bringing Bird On A Wire, her beautiful tribute to Leonard Cohen, to Canadian stages and festivals. The timing could not be better. Bird On A Wire will be released in Canada, and Perla is also featured on a soon to be released motion picture soundtrack, Hal Willner's "Came So Far for Beauty: An Evening of Leonard Cohen Songs," which was recorded last year at the the famous Sydney Opera House in Australia. Other artists who participated in this project include U2, Kate & Anna McGarrigle, Rufus Wainwright and Nick Cave. Despite the incredible line-up, it was Perla's rendition of Bird On A Wire that brought the Opera House to its feet. For more information on this motion picture, go to vervemusicgroup.com.
To hear an MP3 collage of Leonard Cohen songs from Perla's Bird On A Wire on this web site, please click here.
"Sublime..."
Billboard Magazine
"Perla Batalla is the kind of artist
Peter Gabriel would fall in love with."
The Los Angles Times
If you are interested in presenting Perla's tribute to this great Canadian icon in your 2007/08 season, please contact us for additional information.
Time frames for theatre tours will be as follows:
Maritimes - October 11/21, 2007
Central Canada - Feb/March, 2008, exact dates TBC
Western Canada - Feb/March, 2008, exact dates TBC
-------------------------------------------------------------
And her page on JMI website: http://www.jproductions.com/perla.html
Grammy nominated vocalist, composer, and arranger Perla Batalla was born in Los Angeles, CA. Her father was a musician and owned a popular Spanish language record store. She first gained international attention as a backup singer for Leonard Cohen who later encouraged Perla to embark on a solo career. Perla released her debut “Perla Batalla” on the Warner/Discovery label in 1994. Not surprisingly, the critics loved it, calling her singing “sublime” and her talent “stunning”. Like many original artists, Perla opted to go independent, releasing her second album, “Mestiza” in 1998 on her own Mechuda Music label. An immediate favorite on Public Radio shows throughout the U.S. “Mestiza” was selected as Best Independent Release of the Year by Amazon.com. “Heaven and Earth” followed in 2000, along with a nod to Perla as Amazon’s Emerging Artist of the Year. Both “Mestiza” and “Heaven and Earth” celebrate a powerful civilization born from the explosive marriage of separate worlds. A resplendent, vibrant culture nourished by mysticism, imagery, magic and myth.
Perla’s eagerly awaited follow-up to the “Mestiza” song cycle was an innovative undertaking of contagious rhythm and pure joy. Named for her parents record shop, the “Discoteca Batalla” project, was a compilation of original compositions interspersed with traditional Spanish language classics arranged to reflect Perla’s rich bicultural personal and musical heritage. Perla has taken the timeless songs heard growing up and molded their rhythmic and melodic forms to create a stunning cross-pollination of trend and tradition. “Discoteca Batalla” has appeared on “best of” lists throughout the country.
Perla is excited about her tribute to Leonard Cohen entitled “Bird on the Wire”. The Album includes special guests such as; David Hidalgo (of Los Lobos), Bill Gable, Vinnie Coliauta, Greg Leisz, Julie Christensen and many other fine musicians.
Coming soon is “What I did on my Summer Vacation by Perla Batalla”. A collection of songs recorded after journeying to Buenos Aires to meet her mothers side of the family for the first time ever!
Perla Batalla Availability
Oct 11 - 21, 2007 Eastern Canada
Feb 1 - 10, 2008 Western Canada
Commencing around Feb 12, 2008 Central Canada
Canadian festivals - July and Aug, 2008
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