“Ovillo de Lana” is a harmonious, melodic charmer from Chilean singer/songwriter Patricio Anabalón, joined by influential Cuban artist Augusto Blanca, a fixture within the Nueva Trova Cubana scene. The track embraces the musical tradition of trova songs, melding heartfelt introspections on life and love within an approachably engaging sound with seamless production.
Tender guitars and a lingering synth give way to a jubilant vocal soaring, emitting a romantic appeal in its smooth entrancement. Doses of glistening keys add a touch of warming ’80s nostalgia, melding with evident trova inspiration for a lush, hooky immersion. Subtle string infusions at mid-point pair with twangy guitar delectability for an especially moving sequence. “Ovillo de Lana” is an enjoyably laid-back success from Anabalón and Blanca, whose tribute to trova is lovably apparent.
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
We discovered this release via MusoSoup, as part of the artist’s promotional campaign.
