I’ve recently discovered the music of Argentine singer-songwriter Federico Aubele.  Blending Mexican Bolero, Jamaican dub and reggae, American ambient and Argentine tango, Aubele recently released “Amatoria”, his third full-length album.

Aubele who received worldwide notice from his song “Esta Noche” featured on the fifth season of TV series “Alias”, “Amatoria” is an album that is passionate, romantic and sexy as it brings together Federico’s suave and smooth vocals, guitar playing in combination with subtle beats.

For the first track “luna y sol” which opens up with an acoustic guitar with a reggae vibe, Aubele said he received the inspiration to create the song after accidentally bumping into four keys while drinking a cup of tea and talking to his wife while sitting with his out-of-tune piano.

Aubele said, “A nice melody came out, but since the piano was so out of tune, each key was not the right note.  I saw that the tea bag had a message on it, which said ‘Let Good Things Come to You.’  I said, ‘That’s it!’ I went up and played the riff on my guitar and started developing the melody.”

Other tracks that I absolute enjoyed were “te quiero a ti” which has a Spanish style of feel but just emanates sexiness and passion and follows up with that passion “Hermosa” which is a straightforward Mexican-style bolero love song.  For “siempre nuevo”, along with the cool guitar riff is an upbeat drum machine and just emanates coolness.  “Suena Mi Guitarra” is an uptempo and hook guided track which was the first release off the album.  I absolutely love the vocal tandem between Aubele and the female vocalist for the chorus.

Also, included in the album are wonderful vocal collaborations.

For the track “Otra Vez”, Aubele teams up with Sabina Sciubba, lead vocalist of the NYC band, Brazilian Girls and Miho Hattori of the Cibo Matto who lends her breathy background vocals for the track “Riendo Asi”.

The track “Este Amore” features Aubele and music artist Natalia Clavier (Aubele’s wife) which is a song he has dedicated to her and a tribute to the great bolero trios of the past.  Aubele’s deep Argentine voice in combination with Clavier’s romantic vocals are intertwined with passion.  An awesome track!

Overall, Federico Aubele’s “Amatoria” is a sexy and passionate album.  As an avid fan of music around the world (which in many cases, I clearly do not understand the lyrics), similar to how opera can touch one’s soul despite not necessarily knowing what is being said most of the time, you hear the passion, you hear the anguish, you feel the emotion.

People looking for music that captivates your ears through charismatic vocals and beautiful music, you can’t help but hear the passion that comes from each track of “Amatoria”.   A delightful album that is worth checking out!