07 Camp

06 Everything's Free At The Library

03 What Are Those Animals Doing

02 The Bossy E

09 - Better Together

08 - You And Me

07 - Bats On The Brink

06 - Pollinators

05 - This Is The Way

04 - How Many Squirrels Are In The World?

03 - The Wild Things

02 - Best Friends

01 - We'll Make Things Better Together

The latest from 2014 Latin Grammy nominee, Mister G. An all-original, indie, bilingual album featuring Latin superstars from around the world. Available worldwide on June 23, from Coil Records. 

Dubbed a “kid-friendly, bilingual rock star” by The Washington Post, Mister G enlisted dozens of his compadres to collaborate on the album. The result is a unique fusion of salsa, jazz, Tejano, bolero, folk and rock featuring major Latin luminaries from around the world.

Recorded in studios as far flung as New York, Los Angeles, Buenos Aires, Miami, San Francisco, Amsterdam, San Antonio, and Boston, Los Animales is a true multicultural, international project.  Some of the biggest names in Latin Jazz lend their virtuosic talents to the album, including 4-time GRAMMY award winning pianist Arturo O’Farrill, 3-time GRAMMY award winning bassist Oscar Stagnaro, and 2-time GRAMMY winning drummer, Vince Cherico.

The album kicks off with the electrifying piano playing of Arturo O’Farrill on the title track, accompanied by Mister G’s driving acoustic guitar, and a chorus of bilingual children.  Next up is “Vamonos” (Let’s Go), a celebratory song about visiting the zoo, which begins by posing the question, “¿Cuál es tu animal favorito?” (What’s your favorite animal?).  “Siete Elefantes” is a counting song brimming with traditional Latin percussion instruments (timbale, guira, bongos, congas); the music video was animated by Argentinean-based collaborators who have created several videos for Mister G (Cocodrilo, The Bossy E).

The captivating Tejano sounds of “La Rana” (The Frog), and “El León y la Luna” (The and the Moon), were recorded in San Antonio by 13-time GRAMMY winning producer/engineer Gilbert Velasquez.  The rich, playful vocal styling of the great Cuban singer, Estrella Acosta, enlivens both tunes. “Baila Como Las Hormigas” (Dance Like the Ants) is a full-blown fiesta written and recorded in Miami with GRAMMY-winning, Puerto Rican salsa artist, Marlow Rosado. “Buenos Noches” (Good Night), a duet with Brazilian singer Mari Nobre, sends young listeners off to sleep for a night of sweet, animal-filled dreams.  Acclaimed Mexican artist Marcos Almada Rivero created the folkloric-inspired original art for the album.

One of the leading figures in the children’s music world, Mister G had an award-winning career performing for adults prior to earning a masters degree in elementary education and focusing on making music for children.  Awarded the first songwriting scholarship in the history of Berklee College of Music, Mister G is a prolific writer, and Los Animales is his 6th release for children in the last six years.  He regularly headlines major venues throughout the US including the Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York), Hard Rock Café (Philadelphia), Coolidge Corner Theatre (Boston), The Getty Museum (Los Angeles), National Zoo (Washington, DC), and Chicago Botanic Garden (Chicago).  A national tour follows the release of Los Animales, which will continue into Latin America in 2016.

Los Animales will be available from Mister G’s website (www.mistergsongs.com), Amazon, iTunes, and other retailers in June.  All pre-release sales of Los Animales will be donated to The Humane Society of the United States and Mexico.

	



03 Siete Elefantes

02 Vámonos

Mundo Verde/Green World Album Credits
 
All songs written by: Ben Gundersheimer
Produced by: Ben Gundersheimer and Emilio D. Miler
Co-produced by: Katherine Jamieson
 
Recorded by: Marlow Rosado, Edgardo Vargas, Ben Gundersheimer, Dan Thompson, Oscar Autie, Lee Levin, Janina Rosado
Additional recording: Peter Karl, Rodney Alejandro, Leo Nobre
“Gozar” written with Emilio D. Miler and “El Coqui” written, recorded and produced with Marlow Rosado
Mixed by:  Ben Gundersheimer, Oscar Autie, Ronnie Torres, Emilio D. Miler
Mastered by: Adam Ayan at Gateway Mastering
 
Vocals and guitars:  Ben Gundersheimer
Cavaquinho: Ronaldo Andrade
Piano: Arturo O’Farrill, Janina Rosado, Marlow Rosado
Keyboards: Rodney Alejandro
Bass: Oscar Stagnaro, Ricardo Martinez, Jeremías King
Drums: Lee Levin, Robby Ameen
Violin: Rocio Marron
Trumpet: Raul Agraz, Ivan Odio, Ernesto Nuñez
Trombone: Jose Gutierrez, Patricio Bonilla
Flute: José Valentino
Saxophone: Naya Macea
Percussion: Mauro Refosco, Paulo Stagnaro, China Andrade, Emilio Miler, Gamalier Reyes, Vince Cherico, Juan De La Cruz, Rafael Carrasco, Robert Acevedo
 
Vocals: Verny Varela, Manu Uriona, Mica Farías Gómez, Javier Merino, Aaron Nigel Smith, Iris Nasser, Mari Nobre, Lucy Kalantari, Estrella Acosta, Iris Martinez, Omar Santoyo, Amanda Bocalandro, Tate Cowperthwait, Bri Heafy, Bivianna Rosado, Arianna Rosado, Brandon Acosta, Bradley Acosta
 
Art and Design: Marcos Almada Rivero
For song lyrics, translations and teaching guides visit: www.mistergsongs.com

10 Pachamama

01 Mundo Verde

Released in May 2011, Mister G’s CD, “BUGS,” was called “irresistible” and selected as one of the “hottest and coolest” albums for children by People Magazine. Several of the videos for “BUGS” were featured on television, including “Vamos a la Playa,” which was chosen to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Learn more about Mister G and watch "Vamos a la Playa" and "Gonna Take My Hat," on his website: www.mistergsongs.com

03 Gonna Take My Hat

Released in May 2011, Mister G’s new CD, “BUGS,” has made a splash on the national scene. People Magazine calls the album “irresistible” and selected the record as one of the “hottest and coolest” albums for children. Several of the videos for “BUGS” are have been featured on television, including “Vamos a la Playa,” which was selected specifically to represent Hisanic Heritage Month. A busy summer of touring, combined with rave reviews from School Library Journal, Washington Parent, and a host of bilingual sources, have earned Mister G a devoted following both in the US and abroad.


05 Friends

06 The Shortest Song

A Latin GRAMMY Award winner, Mister G is a superstar in the world of children's music. Called  a "kid-friendly bilingual rock star" by The Washington Post, and "irresistible" by People Magazine, he tours internationally performing at major venues including Central Park Summerstage (NYC), JazzFest (New Orleans), Getty Museum (LA), National Theatre (Washington), Austin City Limits, Parque Chapultepec (Mexico City).

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