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Vidas (2007)

Vidas presents an intimate and thoughtful collection of songs by Venezuelan-Canadian singer-songwriter Eliana Cuevas. Her expressive voice and poetic lyrics are supported by a refined ensemble of acoustic musicians, creating a sound that blends Latin American roots with jazz and chamber influences.

Featuring mostly original compositions, the album reflects on themes of hope, innocence, struggle, and resilience through vivid storytelling and rich musical textures. The repertoire also includes evocative interpretations of classics such as “Alfonsina y el Mar” and “Garota de Ipanema,” placing Cuevas’s songwriting alongside beloved works of the Latin American and Brazilian song traditions.

Produced by bassist George Koller and recorded in Toronto, Vidas captures a sensitive and deeply human musical journey, marked by lyrical depth, subtle arrangements, and emotional authenticity.

Track Listing

  1. No Te Mortifiques (Eliana Cuevas)
  2. Esperanza Viva (Eliana Cuevas)
  3. Mercado De Vida (Eliana Cuevas)
  4. Inocencia (Eliana Cuevas)
  5. Canaima (Eliana Cuevas/Jeremy Ledbetter)
  6. Otra Noche De Menos Veinte (Eliana Cuevas)
  7. Cualidad Sagrada (Eliana Cuevas)
  8. El Taller (Eliana Cuevas)
  9. Preludio De Alfonsina (Impro by George Koller)
  10. Alfonsina Y El Mar (Ariel Ramirez y Felix Luna)
  11. Garota De Ipanema (Jobim/Moraes)
  12. Soledad Infinita (Eliana Cuevas)

Personnel

  • Vocals – Eliana Cuevas
  • Acoustic Bass – George Koller
  • Piano – Luis Guerra
  • Percussion – Luis Orbegoso, Daniel Stone
  • Drums – Davide Di Renzo (tracks 02, 11)
  • Maracas – Daniel Stone (track 10)
  • Vibes – Don Thompson (track 11)
  • Acoustic Guitar – Jorge Miguel (track 12)
  • Violin – Bridget Hunt (tracks 01, 04), Aisslinn Nosky (tracks 01, 04), Carol Fujino (track 04)
  • Viola – Carol Fujino (track 01), Douglas Perry (track 04)
  • Cello – David Hetherington (tracks 01, 03, 04)

Production Team

  • Produced by George Koller
  • Executive Producer Eliana Cuevas
  • Production Assistants Paul Benedict and Yuri Koller
  • Recorded & Mixed by Ron Skinner at CBC Studio 211
  • Mastered by George Seara at Phase One
  • Graphic Design John Endo Greenaway
  • Eliana Photos by Denise Grant
  • Eliana & Band Live Photos by Mark Hemmings