Our congero just finished becoming a Santero before we went into the studio and he was inspired to play the bata and speak this prayer while I dripped water.
from
Millions of Voices,
released November 20, 2020
Michael Mark Bello: lead vocals, tenor saxophone, keyboards, lead drum, shells, bells, metal bottle, railroad ties, water offering dripping, bowed bells, sound effects conception
Kim Agnew: Chekere, Percussion, Vocals
Chris Brown: Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Patrick Byers: Baritone Saxophone
Patrick Cress: Baritone Saxophone
Kelsey Howard: Trombone
Liz Larson: Trombone
Tom Lattanand: Guitar
Adam Lowdermilk: Bass
Graham Roggli: Drum Kit
Jesse Weber: Conga, Percussion, Vocals
Michael Wynar: Guitar
All songs and lyrics written and arranged by Michael Mark Bello (BMI)
Published by Skabo Publishing
Produced by Michael Mark Bello and Patrick Byers
Recorded and Mixed by Scott McDowell
Mastered by Piper Payne
Recorded at Prairie Sun Studios, Cotati, CA
Executive Producers: Rebecca Thornborrow and Mark Bello
Cover Art: Ghariokwu Lemi
Graphic Design: Annette White
Studio Photography: Adrian Bello
Back Cover Photo: Cary Newman