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Manuel Turizo Levels Up in ‘201,’ His ‘Most Personal’ Album Yet: ‘Sounds From a Caribbean City’
Manuel Turizo discusses his new album '201' and the Colombian roots it pays homage to.
Manuel Turizo is in Los Angeles after weeks of international travel to promote his fourth studio album, “201.” Despite being thousands of miles from his hometown of Montería in Colombia, he’s managed to take a bit of his native country everywhere he goes. Known for blending stylistic tropes and sounds, Turizo has broken musical boundaries in the past, with songs like “La Bachata” superseding the genre’s traditional guitar in favor of R&B vocals paired with electronic riffs. After a rapid rise to stardom, Turizo is plotting to grow in his craft and hone in on his business regimens: acting for television and film, designing visual art and launching fashion brands, for example, are potential avenues.
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