Nora, former lead vocalist of Japanese salsa band Orquestra De La Luz, recently finished recording her latest solo album in Cuba. Titled "Cafe Caliente," the set features Nora backed by local musicians, including pianist Chucho Valdes, guitarist Pancho Amat, and conga player Miguel "Anga" Aurelio Diaz.
"Cafe Caliente" marks the first time Nora, who sings all eight of the album's tracks in Spanish, has also handled production duties. "When you go to Cuba, you're really aware of the international boom in Cuban music," she says about her recording locale. "There are musicians from all over the world coming there to record."
Nora and her management are currently looking for a label to release "Cafe Caliente" in Japan; they plan to mix the album soon in New York.
"Cafe Caliente" marks the first time Nora, who sings all eight of the album's tracks in Spanish, has also handled production duties. "When you go to Cuba, you're really aware of the international boom in Cuban music," she says about her recording locale. "There are musicians from all over the world coming there to record."
Nora and her management are currently looking for a label to release "Cafe Caliente" in Japan; they plan to mix the album soon in New York.
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