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Lida has come through with a terrific CD titled “boulevard del amor” that is refreshing and engaging all at once. Lida plays keyboards and synthesizers, and she sings lead and background vocals as well as being the main composer and producer of this project.

She chose to write in a variety of styles that were in her soul; Latin, Soul, Funk, and Reggae; all beautifully arranged and recorded; and the music doesn’t sound copied, a rare feat. I do hear echoes of Pete Escovedo, Joe Bataan, Shelia Escovedo, Emuir Deodato, and Bobbi Humphrey as the music flows. The orchestration is brilliant too, there are live horn section and solo parts throughout the music that are so properly placed and very well done.

All of her vocals are sung in Spanish, with the exceptions of “Let’s Stay Together” and “Flute”, which are sung in English. And one other song, “Estrella Fugaz”, is sung to good effect by singer Juan De Dios Rodriguez Basurto(I believe).

My favorites are “Cerca Del Sol” and the title track, “boulevard del amor”. But do have a listen for yourself soon. That way, you won’t miss out on this wonderful collection of music by a very talented musician!

BB