Daniel Villarreal Shares Panama 77
Wanted to start off this Good Friday by being in the groove, so I’ve turned to the latest instrumental tune from Daniel Villarreal of Dos Santos. He’s just recently announced Panama 77, an ode to his home and birth year, and this latest tune is just another to set the mood for you today. While the surface level has obvious Latin roots, thus why I’m here for it, the tune also stretches the sound into sort of expansive psychedelia…the broader brand…not the modern Americanized version. You can hear the journey back and forth, and his skill as a drummer obviously is a shining moment throughout. Panama 77 is out on May 20th via International Anthem, so get this one under your skin and get into the work of Daniel Villarreal.
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