¡Hola amiguitos!
Gracias por inspirarme a grabar este disco. Pueden cantar, bailar, saltar, jugar, y dormir con estas canciones. Acuérdense de siempre compartir con los demás, de cuidar a nuestra madre Tierra, y de apreciar a todas las personas, aunque parezcan ser diferentes a nosotros. Así de fácil, todos seremos súper héroes y juntos podremos construir un mundo mejor, ¡lleno de paz! Espero que lo disfruten. -Don Lilo.
Hello my Friends!
You have inspired me to record this album, and I hope you will sing, dance, jump, play, and sleep to all the songs! Remember to always share with others, to take care of our Mother Earth, and to appreciate everyone, even if they seem different than you! By doing this, we will all be superheroes that can build a better, more peaceful world! I hope you enjoy it. - Mr. Lilo.
Many Thanks…
To my students and teacher colleagues where I have taught music: Oyster Elementary, Levine School of Music, National Child Research Center (NCRC), Proyecto Familia, Broadcasters Child Development Center (BCDC), School for Friends, Takoma Children’s School, Ulia Dimitroya Day Care, Federal Trade Center, Easter Seals, Latin American Bilingual Montessori (LAMB, Rosemount, De Colores, Mi Palacio, BRIYA/Mary’s Center, Silver Spring Nursery School, Mundo Verde, Bambini, Sheridan School and Lowell School, where it all started. You have been an integral part of this project!
To Ben Hall, for giving me hope and keeping me on track. To my family, for putting up with my music and supporting me each step of the way. To all the musicians and technical staff that participated on this project.
I dedicate “I’m a Superhero” to Phillip, with love. I dedicate “Can Calagui-Tunal” to the Pipiles of Izalco, to Doña Carmen Ferrer who taught me Nahuatl, and to Nico, Favio, Isidro and Tali.
This album has been produced in part by the support of an NCRC Susan Piggott Fellowship Award.
credits
released August 24, 2020
Lilo Gonzalez - composer, vocals, guitar
Ramon Gonzalez - bass
Alfredo Mojica - percussion, vocals
Ralph Eskanazie - drums
Mike Wheaton - piano
Ben Hall - trombone
Kevin Burns - trumpet
Eli Gonzalez - saxophone
Lilo Gonzalez Jr. - electric guitar, vocals
Camilo Gonzalez-Sol - piano, upright bass, vocals
Fonda Shen - violin
Heavenly Zheng - violin
Steven Lu - viola
Crystal Bass-Robinson - vocals
Shamain Greaves - vocals
Andre Webb - vocals
Jermaine Harris - vocals
Anina Gonzalez-Sol - vocals
Mikaela Hall - vocals
Liz Preovolos, Gaby Gonzalez, Lilito Gonzalez, Cris Gajardo, Anina Gonzalez-Sol, Lara Gonzalez-Sol, Michael Beradi - vocals in “Vamos A Cantar”
Musical arrangements by Ben Hall except “Anina’s Lullaby,” “Superhero,” and strings in “Clouds” by Camilo Gonzalez-Sol
Recording: Blaine Misner and Kent Shubert, Cue Recording Studios, Falls Church, VA
Mixing: Blaine Misner, Lilo Gonzalez, Ben Hall, Alfredo Mojica, Camilo Gonzalez-Sol, Cue Recording Studios
Mastering: Charlie Pilzer, Airshow, Takoma Park, MD
Producer: Ben Hall
Executive Producer: Lilo Gonzalez, Superhero
Artwork: J.C. Grande, Armenia, El Salvador
Lilo Gonzalez is a singer and songwriter who has touched the lives of many people with his fun yet thoughtful music, sending a message to adults and children of all cultures that we can and should unite to build a better world for all.
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