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On Luna, Acuña marks her move to MAXJAZZ and continues her evolution as an original artist. Acuña was committed to singing in her native tongue for the majority of the CD and begins with "Esta Tarde Vi Llover," an evocative ballad by Armando Manzanero that showcases her splendid vocalizing. Lindner's first contribution, "Yesterday You & I," has a contemporary jazz feel and features a sweeping chorus of voices. Acuña's contemplative rendering of "Tu, Mi Delirio" by Cesar Portillo de la Luz follows. Always lauded for her story-telling ability, Acuña is arresting in relaying the emotion behind "Arrimate Mi Amor" by Pedro Green & Jorge Diaz. Lindner and Acuña teamed up to write "Historias," which features a catchy, lilting chorus and delves into Acuña's funky side with help from John Benitez on electric bass. "Chorado" by Guinga entrances immediately by pairing Acuña's vocalizing with Jimmy Greene's siren song on soprano saxophone. "A Meditation on Two Chords," is a poetic tune from Lindner with words by Kim Smith that spotlights Gene Jackson on drums. On "Oceano" by Djavan, Acuña takes the listener right to the ocean with her intense, soulful interpretation. On "Yo No Llevo La Razon" by Antonio Restucci, Luisito Quintero stands out on percussion, assisting Acuña in keeping the upbeat rhythm of this tune in full swing. Acuña and Lindner combine to heat up, "Lilas," another Djavan tune. The final collaboration by Acuña and Lindner, "Carita de Luna," reveals Acuña's romantic, vulnerable side and brings the CD to a soft close. [*CD-ROM bonus track is "Vida," also by Acuña and Lindner.]