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Aire Y Candela
De Madera
Aire Y Candela
Genres: International Music, Pop, Latin Music
 
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The North Carolina-based duo of Juan Benavides and Jaime Ibarra explore three main musical styles on their debut: traditional flamenco, rumba flamenca, and guitarra Latina; the duo also sprinkle some subtle pop influences ...  more »

     
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All Artists: De Madera
Title: Aire Y Candela
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Alula
Original Release Date: 1/11/2000
Release Date: 1/11/2000
Album Type: Import
Genres: International Music, Pop, Latin Music
Styles: Europe, Continental Europe, Latin Music, Flamenco, Latin Pop
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 616498101824, 4015698929324

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The North Carolina-based duo of Juan Benavides and Jaime Ibarra explore three main musical styles on their debut: traditional flamenco, rumba flamenca, and guitarra Latina; the duo also sprinkle some subtle pop influences into the latter two styles. Three of the 12 originals on Aire y Candela are traditional flamenco and are the most striking pieces. Two of their other songs--"Hierbabuena" and the catchy "Gato Gris"--skirt dangerously close to replicating ideas by one of their acknowledged influences, Latin guitar pioneers Strunz & Farah. And while De Madera are also informed by the guitar mastery of Paco De Lucía and the jovially rambunctious spirit of rumba flamenca, they often sound as if they're diluting those influences into some very even-keeled numbers. The solid musicianship is not in question here, rather the stylistic uniformity of many tracks. Overall, Aire y Candela is a mixed bag; however, the exuberant closing track, "Isabel," closes the album in classy fashion. --Bryan Reesman
 

CD Reviews

Excellent latin guitar duo-they can ACTUALLY play flamenco!
02/21/2001
(3 out of 5 stars)

"Being a flamenco guitarist myself, I am often dissapointed with guitar duos that play "latin guitar", but claim it to be flamenco, which is a very precise and profound music by itself. These guys however, have made an excellent CD in the vien of Strunz and Farah. Perhaps too many rumbas that sound similar for my taste, but prove that they know and play real flamenco with thier own style. Sure if you like Ottmar Liebert or Young&Rollins, you'll like this too, but if you're a fan of real flamenco guitar, you might be pleasantly surprized. Tremendous playing ability, real knowledge of flamenco, and a great sounding product is why I like the album."
Recommended for Flamenco fans.
Midwest Book Review | Oregon, WI USA | 02/04/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Aire Y Candela presents a blend of traditional and new Flamenco with other Latin and Afro-Cuban styles. The result is a fascinating musical exploration encompassing the rhythmic and melodic variety of Latin music throughout the world. This lively showcase collection features Pa' la Mare (4:34); Gato Gris (4:32); Mamaqui (5:04); Borrasca 3:46); La Blanca y la Negra (5:00); Nubarron (4:38); Cafiaveral (5:13); La Enredadera (4:53); Hierbabuena (4:45); Paredes Blancas (4:55); Penumbra (4:40); Isabel (4:39)."