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"Reminiscent of the Latin songstress of days of old...

strong and defiant while soft and vulnerable...”

- METRO News

A distinctive Latin / Jazz artist, Amanda Martinez brings flair and variety to each and every one of her songs. Her sound is a blend of musical influences, including flamenco inspired rhythms, Afro-Cuban beats and Mexican folk music. The Toronto based singer - songwriter records her albums almost entirely in Spanish.

Martinez’s sophomore album Amor, which was released in 2009, is a collection of songs she wrote while pregnant with her son Leo. Produced by George Seara (Holly Cole, Herbie Hancock, Sting), who also co-produced her debut album Sola (2006), the album features Martinez’s longtime collaborative musical partners, Kevin Laliberté (guitar), Drew Birston (bass), Rosendo “Chendy” Leon (percussion) Alexander Brown (trumpet) and Osvaldo Rodriguez (violin) whom she credits her eclectic fusion of sound.

For three consecutive years starting in 2007, Martinez was nominated for Latin Jazz Artist of the Year at Canada’s National Jazz Awards, and her debut album Sola won for Best World Music Album

Genre

Latin

Country

Mexico / Canada

Website

www.amandamartinez.ca