“Talisman” is music to your heart

By Jenny Alvarez

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 An excellent Latin percussion legend Sammy Figueroa and Brazilian songwriter Glaucia Nasser together, come with a great Latin percussive power and melodic Brazilian grace sounded like the pairing was preordained. Keeping the percussion and voice in perfect balance thanks to the production work of world music maven Rachel Faro, Talisman showcases the beautiful, mature results of a lucky run-in back stage, with help from a masterful Latin/Brazilian band. As a listener the combination of these talented artists make the perfect balance of great musicianship and soaring vocals.

 Percussionist Sammy Figueroa is considered one of the world’s great musicians. In a career spanning over thirty years he has played with Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, the Brecker Brothers, Mariah Carey, David Bowie, John McLaughlin, Arturo Sandoval, Paquito D’Rivera, Chaka Khan, Blues Traveler, Ashford and Simpson, Natalie Merchant and countless others. Definitely, is a delicate piece of vocal sampling combined with Jazz.