Mabe Fratti (Guatemala) uses the cello and her vocals to create a set of compositions frequently invaded by improvisation. She’s playing with I. la Católica (Venezuela) who, sometimes shredding, or using unexpected effects joins her music and embraces it in an exciting way.

Photo by Denise Pimentel.

Guatemalan cellist and composer, Mabe Fratti releases Se Ve Desde Aquí (It Is Seen From Here) on September 30, 2022, on Tin Angel Records.
Se Ve Desde Aquí (‘It Is Seen From Here’) marks another step in a remarkable run of releases from Guatemalan cellist and composer, Mabe Fratti. It is possibly her most revealing one to date; showcasing a sinuous and tensile sound coupled with a confident and clear-eyed world view.