La Guitara

Various Artists (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 1, 2005)
• Original Release Date: 2005
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Vanguard Records
• ASIN: B000B837UQ
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #190,510 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #53 in Music > World Music > Far East & Asia > China

Editorial Reviews

In a ground breaking performance of women guitarists La Guitara explores the contribution of women to the evolution of modern guitar.The brain-child of Patty Larkin, the goal of La Guitara is to better define the contribution of women to the history of modern guitar. CD features performances by Wu Man, Sharon Isbin, Patty Larkin, Memphis Minnie, Mimi Fox, Kaki King, Ellen McIlwaine, Badi Assad and more. Vanguard. 2005.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Some great music here, November 2, 2005

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Mr Wahlee (Fairfax, Va) - See all my reviews

This review is from: La Guitara (Audio CD)

Had the pleasure of attending the opening night of the La Guitara tour at Wolf Trap last nite. Went in the door not knowing any of these guitarists and came out still amazed at the jaw-dropping technique and tone of Mimi Fox. Patty Larkin and Muriel Anderson were also on the bill (Kaki King was ill and didn't perform). Bought this CD on the way out the door and have been listening to it all afternoon. Recommended as a great collection of different guitarists--only incidentally important (to me anyway) that they're all women. Recommended.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This album is worth listening to, November 22, 2005

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Ruste Wilke (Chelsea Michigan USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: La Guitara (Audio CD)

I saw La Guitara at the Ark in Ann Arbor and purchased the CD while there. It is an eclectic acoustic guitar collection--ranging from Kaki King's rhythmic style to Jennifer Batten's intense electrified sound to Patty Larkin's melodic slide guitar. A favorite of mine is The Bear, played by Alex Houghton (I'm here visiting Amazon to find more of Alex's music). I think Patty Larkin was a major player in the selection of pieces for this album, and its diversity is a tribute to her artistic talent.

4.0 out of 5 stars LaGuitara, January 12, 2010

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Linda Redfern "Kbaleigh" (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: La Guitara (Audio CD)

Anyone who's interested in the guitar as an instrument in it's most artistic form will love this album.