MANILA, Philippines - There’s only one name that comes into mind when we say bossa nova. It has been almost 10 years since the release of the double platinum, Café Bossa. But her distinct voice and a full roster of bossa-fied hits have made Sitti (photo) a prominent name in the music industry. This year, she’ll revive the well-loved album, recorded al fresco with Singles Bossa Nova Trio.
The final product came as a surprise after being just a fun, last hurrah to singlehood project for Sitti. Talks with MCA Music produced a one-day, live recording session at a house in Rizal with guitarist Erskine Basilio and percussionist Diego Martinez. No pressure, just good old jamming, and this time with Mother Nature. “What makes this record special is that the birds from the area sang with me as well,” Sitti remembers. They went out of the studio to create an experience close to the jam sessions with friends or family music lovers have at home. And the results were better that Sitti has hoped for. “It was quite magical.”
Some of the most well-known Sitti singles had a fresh twist on the album like Girl From Ipanema, Tattooed On My Mind and Para Sa Akin. Plus, other favorites like Sunday Morning, I Want It That Way, To Forget You and La La Means I Love You, just to name a few.