Resiliencia by Taina Asili
Resiliencia is a collection of compositions inspired by stories of resilience Taína witnessed in interviews she conducted with women of color in various parts of the United states, Puerto Rico, and Canada over the course of several years. These stories, as well as her own, are born at the intersection of survival and reclamation of love and liberation. to learn more about the stories of resiliencia go to tainaasili.com
Tracklist
| 1. | Resiliencia | 5:06 |
| 2. | Decir Que No | 4:13 |
| 3. | La Alegria (Feat. DJ Johnny Juice) | 3:15 |
| 4. | Even If | 5:27 |
| 5. | Gave It All My Love | 5:58 |
| 6. | En La Verdad | 3:36 |
| 7. | Who I Am | 3:11 |
| 8. | Plant The Seed | 4:55 |
| 9. | Canción De Luz | 4:28 |
| 10. | Cucubano | 3:44 |
| 11. | Beauty Manifested | 5:16 |
| 12. | Beyond The Stars (Feat. Veena Chandra) | 5:24 |
Credits
released April 19, 2019
All music composed & arranged by Taína Asili, all lyrics by Taína Asili (except “Decir Que no” based on a poem by Sussy Santana)
Produced by Taína Asili and Gaetano Vaccaro
Recorded and mixed by Brett Portzer at White Lake Music & Post
Mastered by Emily Lazar Assisted by Chris Allgood at The Lodge
Lead vocals performed by Taína Asili
Guitar performed by Gaetano Vaccaro
Drum kit & Timbales performed by JoBeth Umali (except tracks 2 & 9 performed by Arei Sekiguchi)
Bass guitar performed by Gabby Canzeri
percussion performed by Dylan Blanchard
Saxophone and flute performed by Jeff Nania
Trumpet performed by Philippe Chow
Trombone performed by Dave Paul
Backing vocals on tracks 1,2,4,5,6,8,9 performed by Ayana Del Valle
Backing vocals on tracks 1,2,4,5,7,8,9,11,12 performed by Tonya Abernathy
Scratching on “La Alegria” performed by DJ Johnny Juice
Sitar performance on “Beyond The Stars” by Veena Chandra
Photography by Mike Morgan
Drawings by Taína Asili
We give thanks to:
Veena Chandra, Yasmín Hernández, Nadya Lawson, Dolores Flores-lebeau, Isabel López, Esperanza Martel, Luz Márquez Benbow, Dylcia Pagan, Leah Penniman, Marta Rodriguez, Sussy Santana, Sophia Smart, Jacqui Williams, Paola Jazmin Gonzalez, Brett Portzer, Britin Foster, Emily Lazar, Johnny Juice, Claudia Cuentas Oviedo, Evan Greer, Pedro Antonio, Myriam Ortiz, Carolyn & Mario Vaccaro, Yabisi & Caona Asili, Noelle Gentile, Nate Bogardus, Victorio Reyes Asili, Laura Travison And Naomi Jaffe.
All music composed & arranged by Taína Asili, all lyrics by Taína Asili (except “Decir Que no” based on a poem by Sussy Santana)
Produced by Taína Asili and Gaetano Vaccaro
Recorded and mixed by Brett Portzer at White Lake Music & Post
Mastered by Emily Lazar Assisted by Chris Allgood at The Lodge
Lead vocals performed by Taína Asili
Guitar performed by Gaetano Vaccaro
Drum kit & Timbales performed by JoBeth Umali (except tracks 2 & 9 performed by Arei Sekiguchi)
Bass guitar performed by Gabby Canzeri
percussion performed by Dylan Blanchard
Saxophone and flute performed by Jeff Nania
Trumpet performed by Philippe Chow
Trombone performed by Dave Paul
Backing vocals on tracks 1,2,4,5,6,8,9 performed by Ayana Del Valle
Backing vocals on tracks 1,2,4,5,7,8,9,11,12 performed by Tonya Abernathy
Scratching on “La Alegria” performed by DJ Johnny Juice
Sitar performance on “Beyond The Stars” by Veena Chandra
Photography by Mike Morgan
Drawings by Taína Asili
We give thanks to:
Veena Chandra, Yasmín Hernández, Nadya Lawson, Dolores Flores-lebeau, Isabel López, Esperanza Martel, Luz Márquez Benbow, Dylcia Pagan, Leah Penniman, Marta Rodriguez, Sussy Santana, Sophia Smart, Jacqui Williams, Paola Jazmin Gonzalez, Brett Portzer, Britin Foster, Emily Lazar, Johnny Juice, Claudia Cuentas Oviedo, Evan Greer, Pedro Antonio, Myriam Ortiz, Carolyn & Mario Vaccaro, Yabisi & Caona Asili, Noelle Gentile, Nate Bogardus, Victorio Reyes Asili, Laura Travison And Naomi Jaffe.
License
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Taína Asili is a Puerto Rican activist, singer, songwriter and bandleader combining powerful vocals with an energetic fusion of Afro-Latin, Reggae and Rock. Her music offers a sound that spans continents, exuding strength of Spirit, inspiring audiences to dance to the rhythm of rebellion.