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)."