Cold Like Stones is a collection of twelve soulful songs composed by Coca in both English and Spanish.  Songs of yearning and sorrow, set to colourful Afro-Latin rhythms with elements of jazz, folk and rock.

Coca Tenorio is a singer/songwriter who has adopted the Highlands of Scotland as her home. She grew up in the remote coastal villages of Esmeraldas – a region of Ecuador known for it’s strong Afro-Ecuadorian culture & musical heritage. In 1999 Coca moved with her children to the Highlands of Scotland and continued to perform as a singer while working as a fashion designer. In 2009 she self-released her debut album Todo Transito, which has received four star reviews and wide radio play.

On the album, Coca is accompanied by musicians from Scotland, Ecuador, Cuba and Colombia. Recorded in Scotland and Ecuador. Mixed and mastered by Nick Turner at Watercolour Studios.

“Just once in a while an album arrives in unexpected fashion and you hear a new original voice. These songs of life and love have poignant undercurrents but no unnecessary drama: they are utterly convincing.” SONGLINES MAGAZINE

“Coca Tenorio’s vibrant, serenading voice moves from celebration to yearning, through melodies Andean, Latin and South American. Grounded in undulating Afro-Latin rhythms. The musicianship is stunning and Coca Tenorio is a real find.” THE LIST

“Coca Tenorio’s self-produced solo album is another very accomplished piece of work…. her versatile voice evokes her Latin-American roots with assurance.” THE SCOTSMAN

“Coca is transported as she performs. Sometimes her husky voice reminded you of Marlene Dietrich’s torch singing.” HIGHLAND NEWS

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