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New Single: Me gusta estar sola

“Me gusta estar sola” (I like being alone) was written in the winter of 2022 in my solitary moments, having chosen to be alone during the holiday season. It is an intense contemplation of the sheer enjoyment of solitude that is necessary to the creative process. It is also a double edged sword, as in solitude you sacrifice moments together with friends and family.

Co-written and co-produced by Dave Shul. Drums by Jay Lane. Mixed by Razteria Mastered by Trakworx. Cover art by Jamie Soja. Video edited by Sheila Da Silva.

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New Single: Respira

“Respira” (Breathe) is a latin pop track about going with the path that life takes us on, the twists and turns, accepting, loving, and enjoying each breath. Listen now on all streaming services, and watch the official music video.

Music credits: Co-written and produced by Dave Shul and features Jay Lane on drums. Mixed by Razteria and mastered by Trakworx.

Music video credits: Alex Zajicek (Videographer) Travis White (Editor)

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Madre Tierra (Official Music Video)

I am proud to present the official music video for my new single “Madre Tierra”! This song’s imagery is focused on the natural world as a whole. I hope you enjoy the beautiful scenery! “Madre Tierra” Credits: Videography and edit by Capitan Walas. Co-written and co-produced by SF Bay area musician Dave Shul. Drums by Jay Lane. Mixed by Razteria. Mastered by TrakWorx.

Concert Announcement

Illuminate Live – Friday Happy Hour: An Evening with Razteria

Join me on Friday, June 24th at my free, outdoor concert at the Golden Gate Bandshell in San Francisco. Come enjoy with your friends and family! I will be presenting new music in Spanish from various genres along with veteran musicians Dave Shul (guitar) @dave_shul_guitar, Waddell Bell (bass), Ronnie Smith (drums), Roberto Quintana (percussion) and others!

RSVP without obligation: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/illuminate-live-friday-happy-hour-an-evening-with-razteria-tickets-310293124087

Les invito a mi concierto gratis, al aire libre el 24 de junio ubicado en San Francisco – Golden Gate Bandshell. RSVP sin compromiso usando el vinculo en mi bio. Ven a disfrutar con sus amigos y familia! Voy a presentar material nuevo en español de varios géneros musicales junto con músicos veteranos Dave Shul (guitarra), Waddell Bell (bajo), Ronnie Smith (bateria), Roberto Quintana (percusión) y mas.

📸: @capitanwalas

New Single: Madre Tierra

Happy Earth Day! Feliz dia de la Tierra! My new track “Madre Tierra” (Mother Earth) is a tribute to the magnificence of the World, sung in Spanish with a few words in Quechua, an indigenous language spoken throughout South America. I was inspired by the complex, nuanced lyrics and theme of the anthemic song “Latinoamérica” (Calle 13), written by René Perez Joglar now known as Residente @residente together with Eduardo Cabra and Rafael Ignacio Aracaute. Instead of speaking about Latin America, its people and environment, the song’s imagery is focused on the natural world as a whole.

“Madre Tierra” Credits:
📸: @capitanwalas
Co-written and co-produced by SF Bay area musician @dave_shul_guitar
Drums by @luvrzlane
Mixed by Razteria. Mastered by @trakworxmastering

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New Single: Ser feliz

With butterflies in my heart, bitter and sweetness, the 2 extremes that so delicately balance out my state of happiness, which floats in a world that drowns in pessimism. I feel very fortunate in my life, my family, my friends, the love of music and creating sounds together with other deep souls. I hold a space for those who are struggling physically and mentally, and I hope that I can bring a little light through my optimism. Today, symbolic for me for many reasons… I am proud to present “Ser feliz” – – to be happy, a song about growing up and finding your happiness. Created with Dave Shul @dave_shul_guitar, Alcide Marshall @alcidemarshall (drums), and Roberto Quintana (Percussion). Photo by Soja Photography. @sojaphoto

Con mariposas en mi pecho, encuentro un equilibrio entre lo amargo y lo dulce, aquí está mi felicidad, flotando en un mundo ahogado en pesimismo. Me siento muy agradecida… mi familia, mis amigos, mi amor por la música y mi capacidad de crear juntos con almas gemelas. Guardo un espacio para los que están sufriendo físicamente y mentalmente, y espero traer una lucecita a través de mi optimismo. Hoy día es muy simbólico para mi… y quiero tomar la oportunidad de presentar “Ser feliz”, una canción en que cuento mi historial y como encontré felicidad. Una canción creada con Dave Shul, Alcide Marshall (batería) y Roberto Quintana (percusión).

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Ambicioso (LIVE)

“Ambicioso” by Razteria, Dave Shul and Alcide Marshall | Tiny Desk 2022 (Live Recording)

Link in my bio to watch the full video. Would appreciate if you could give it a like on YouTube! 

This song is about how ambitious the heart is when in love. 

“Ambicioso está mi corazón
(Ambitious is my heart) 
Deseando robarse tu amor
(Wanting to steal your love)
Que ya tiene su dueño
(Which already has its master)
Ambicioso
(Ambitious)
Ambicioso está mi corazón
(Ambitious is my heart)” 

Razteria (vocals)
Alcide Marshall @alcidemarshall (bass)
Dave Shul @dave_shul_guitar (guitar)

Production and composition by Renee Asteria Penaloza, Dave Shul and Orlando Muñoz Garcia @mgarciaorlando

Infinito (LIVE)

I hope you’ve been enjoying this live performance series with Dave Shul, Kimiko Joy & Manas Itene! Full video of “Infinito” is on YouTube 💜

Videographer and editor Alex Zajicek 
Video recording assistant Josh Petersen @jtspetersen

Live Video Credits: 
@dave_shul_guitar (guitar) 
@kimiko_joy (vox) 
@manasitene (percussion) 
Razteria (vox and guitar)
Audio mix by Razteria