Best of Flamenco Tradition 1

Various Artists - International - Latin - Flamenco | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 15, 1998)
• Number of Discs: 3
• Label: Tradition Records
• ASIN: B00000BIJJ
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #564,747 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Solea: Bulerias Por Solea - Carlos Montoya

2. Soleares - Carlos Montoya

3. Malagueña - Carlos Montoya

4. Bulerías - Carlos Montoya

5. Granadinas - Carlos Montoya

6. Bolero Maorquie/Castilla/Galicia - Carlos Montoya

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Disc: 2

1. Canta de la Sierre de Granada - De Almaden, Escurdero & Ramos

2. De Triana - De Almaden, Escurdero & Ramos

3. Fandanguillos Variados - De Almaden, Escurdero & Ramos

4. Soleares - De Almaden, Escurdero & Ramos

5. Canta de la Sierra de Granada - De Almaden, Escurdero & Ramos

6. Canta de Prefacio de la Iglesia - De Almaden, Escurdero & Ramos

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Disc: 3

1. Sevillanas Trianeras

2. Seguirilla Gitana

3. Móroneira

4. Soleares Jerezanas

5. Mosaico Andaluz

6. Gitaneria Morisea

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Editorial Reviews

From the Label

This is a 3 CD collection of the best of Flamenco from; Carlos Montoya, de Almaden,Escudero & Ramos and Bernabé de Morón.

Carlos Montoya's fingers fly over the frets with ease and power, pulling simply amazing music from the strings. Nephew of the famous flamenco guitarist, Ramon Montoya, Carlos took great pains to learn the history of the music which was born out of the Moorish invasion of Spain. But Carlos was also to attach his own style to the form, inventing new ways of playing far removed from the classical notions, with rapid fire hammer-ons and pull-offs, popping percussive sounds from strings; forging flamenco guitar into a solo instrument able to stand alone with fire and fury. The innovations created by Carlos, and embodied within the performances on this release, gave rise to the powerful playing of nuevo flamenco now dominating the world music scene. The energy, musicianship, and grace belie a genius of the guitar and the fact that there were no retakes on any of the cuts makes the music all the more amazing.

Fiery flamenco from Triana, the gypsy quarter of Seville (which is regarded as the birthplace of Flamenco). Nino De Almaden and Carlos Ramos sing passionately about love and temptation - even unrequited love so tragic it can only be rendered in a lament. Mario Escudero's exquisite solo flamenco guitar work brilliantly illuminates the drama of the songs. A must-have for all guitarists.

After studying with the great guitarists of Moron de la Frontera (both Nino Ricardo and Ramon Montoya were his tutors), Señor Bernarbé de Morón made his first public appearance at the age of 13. Before the recording of this album in the Sixties, de Morón had gained worldwide recognition as a charismatic and dynamic flamenco guitarist. This audiophile release, which includes four additional guitarists and four dancers for the correct flamenco atmosphere, showcases de Morón's power and magnificent spontaneity.