Description

2004 UNITY AWARD: Spanish Album of the Year

Put on your dancing shoes. In Tú Estás, their first Spanish album, Who Do You Say I Am lays down an authentic Latin groove that requires every hip to swivel, every head to bob, every heart to open to the merciful love of God. Slow and sweet, syncopated and caliente, these are 11 original songs that speak boldly to Jesus, proclaiming "you are here" among us as a very present friend and protector.

Backed by exceptional Latin strings and percussion—and some breathtaking guitar picking (a la Gipsy Kings)—this charismatic group uses a contemporary, urban sound and potent Caribbean rhythms to inspire a passion for Christ in all who have ears to hear.

Their Spanish cover of Steve Angrisano's "Sweet Redeemer" impresses. "Santa María," the group's personal favorite, is a emotionally charged new arrangement of Juan Antonio Espinosa's classic Marian song. The album closes with "Espíritu Santo," a delicate track that gives the Holy Spirit a "bienvenido" or welcome into our lives and our world. It's obvious He's already accepted their invitation: this music is inspired.

As veterans of the international music scene at World Youth Day will confirm, this is music your body and soul will understand, even if you don't speak this beautiful language.

Praise for Tú Estás
“I must confess that I don’t understand a word of Spanish. However, WDYSIA, besides owning the longest name in Catholic music, also have incredible musicianship and joy that exudes from their Latin music. … This new album is sung entirely in Spanish and, as a result, has a more authentic feel to it. The singing features great male and female vocals but it is the rhythm section that truly defines this group’s heart and soul. Highly recommended.”
—David Wang, Critical Mass band member and Catholic Register columnist

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