7 Caminos - lagartijeando

Mati Zundel aka Lagartijeando returns to Wonderwheel with his new album 7 Caminos, representing the paths of choices in life that shape our destiny. In pursuit of this creative vision, Mati moved to Cholula, Mexico, where he composed and produced this new work, drawing inspiration from the landscapes and cultures of Latin America. The album reflects the warmth of its people, the mysteries of its mountains, and the contrasts of its rich history, blending magical realism with the modern world - Electronic music with traditional Folkloric. 

The journey of 7 Caminos began in the lush jungles of Tarapoto, Peru. There, Mati immersed himself in a transformative spiritual process at the Taki Wasi Center, working closely with traditional healers. "I needed time to rethink life from another angle," Mati explains. During his time at the center, he collaborated with the healers, recording an album that featured their ceremonial songs, called Ikaro. It was in this unique environment that the first compositions for 7 Caminos emerged. As Mati recalls, “In the jungle, the message that came to me was that I had to follow my feelings more than my thoughts.” 

After completing this profound personal journey, Mati returned to Mexico, the birthplace of Lagartijeando, to begin the next stage of his creative process. The compositions for 7 Caminos are rooted deeply in emotion, with a strong emphasis on melody, brought to life, with the help of Manu Quintans, a multi-instrumentalist who contributed violin, Andean winds, guitar, and charango, essential elements that infused the album with the folkloric spirit of South America. 

The rhythmic production on the album also received international contributions, with Leo Leobons from Brazil, Fede Estevez from Argentina, Pablo Vicencio from Ecuador, and Rafael Echegoyen from Uruguay adding their unique perspectives to the songs. This collaborative effort infused 7 Caminos with a fresh energy, balancing the organic roots of the music with modern Electronic rhythmic innovation. 

In 7 Caminos, Lagartijeando masterfully weaves together Cumbia, Folktronica, Andean folk, and global rhythms, and modern Dance music - creating a rich tapestry of sound that invites listeners to explore not just the external landscapes of Latin America, but also the inner emotional worlds we all carry.

Producido por Mati Zundel
Co producido por Manu Quintans
Mix por Andres Oddone
Master por Hernan Asconiga
Arte de tapa Raúl Sisniega.

Todos los instrumentos ejecutados por Mati Zundel excepto

Leo Leobons percucion en Guinea Congo y 7 Caminos
Fede Estevez percucion en Santa Maria y Que lindo sale la luna
Pablo Vicencio percusion en Que lindo sale la luna
Mariri voz en Cholula
Markiño flautas y percuciones en Cholula
Brenda McMorrow guitarra y voz en 4 elementos
Khalil Mounji voz y guimbiri en Santa Maria
Pablo Diguez guitarra en Que lindo sale la luna
David Yturbe voz en Que lindo sale la luna.
Manu Quintans violin guitarra quena mandolina en Que lindo sale la luna, Fiesta en las sierras, 4 elementos, 7 Caminos,Guinea Congo, Santa Maria
Maria Emilia Inchausti Coros en Cumbia de la selva .
Il Farras Saxo en Guinea Congo.
Nabila Dali voz en Santa Maria.
Rafael Echegoyen percuciones en Cumbia de la selva, 7 Camino, Vienen las brujas, Santa Maria

Todos los temas compuesto por Mati Zundel excepto

Que lindo sale la luna - Juan Flores
4 elementos - Cancion tradicional Mexicana version Pedro Valdhar
Santa Maria - Mati Zundel Y Khalil Mounji
Cholula - Makiño , Mati Zundel y Marco Lopez (Wexa Metsa)
Guinea Congo - Mati Zundel y Manu Quintans