Inspired by theological experiences, love addiction, redemption from an emotional suicide, and 70’s Latin Soul music, Miami-based Puerto Rican actress/poet Deborah Magdalena gave birth to FUNKdalena, her first album in 10 years: “This is the first time I’ve written pretty poetry, funky poetry-- the kind of poetry that makes you want to dance and make the ugly FUNK face”, proclaims Deborah. Produced by her long time musical collaborator The Brass King, this dynamic duo have meshed, hashed, re-arranged, composed, poetically ciphered, fixed and remixed tracks inspired by funk and soul legends including Eddie Palmieri, Jimmy Smiths, Roy Ayers, Tanya Gardner, Donny Hathaway, The Delfonics, and Earth Wind & Fire. With FUNKdalena Deborah bares her poetic soul while celebrating her Latin and Jazz FUNK roots. Her Latin Grammy winning brother Nestor Torres jams along with his famed Jazz flute on “Voodoo Princess”, a poem they co-wrote 8 years ago. Deborah pays homage to her late aunt Ruth Fernandez on “Mi Tia” featuring Rafael Hernández’s legendary hit “Gracias Mundo”. FUNKdalena also features the powerful vocals of Antonia Jenaé in what is slated to be the next women’s anthem, “Diosa”, and listeners are in for another treat with “Razones”- a unique Spanish take on Earth Wind & Fire’s “Reasons”, with vocals by up-and-coming singer, Kinetic. Additional - Very Special Album Notes: FUNK Intro Featuring Danny Hathaway; Furniture – Album Movie Soundtrack Come Back Charleston Blue Atco Records + Honey Up My Soul Featuring Golden Music Orchestra; African Honeymoon, ++ Heartbeat Featuring Tanya Gardner; Heartbeat, West End Record +++ Willy Marquez Featuring Cal Tjader; A Night In Tunisa, Fantasy* 3rd Eye Featuring Roy Ayers; 3rd Eye, Polydor Records ** Papito's Sound Check Don Nestor Recorded LIVE at Centro Cultural Español, Miami FL 2009 Mi Tia Featuring Ruth Fernandez; Gracias Mundo *** FUNKdalena Featuring The Delfonics; Trying to Make a Fool of Me, Philly Groove^ Niki Featuring Jimmy Smith; Give Up The Booty, Mercury ^^ Mulata Featuring Eddie Palmieri: Café, Fania ^^^ Razones Featuring Kinetic and Earth Wind & Fire; Reasons, Warner Brothers ^^^^ Album Artwork by Tee POP Davis