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Masters of Flamenco Guitar
Various Artists
Masters of Flamenco Guitar
Genres: International Music, Pop, Latin Music
 
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Many subtly varied kinds of music fall under the rubric of flamenco, which is a style of singing, dancing, and even living, as well as playing the guitar. This collection presents a good guitar selection, highlighted by th...  more »

     
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All Artists: Various Artists
Title: Masters of Flamenco Guitar
Members Wishing: 2
Total Copies: 0
Label: Blue Note Records
Original Release Date: 11/25/1997
Release Date: 11/25/1997
Genres: International Music, Pop, Latin Music
Styles: Europe, Continental Europe, Latin Music, Flamenco, Latin Pop
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 724385927324

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Many subtly varied kinds of music fall under the rubric of flamenco, which is a style of singing, dancing, and even living, as well as playing the guitar. This collection presents a good guitar selection, highlighted by the polished technique of Sabicas, the profundity of Manolo de Huelva, and the sheer brilliance of Melchor de Marchena. There is a drastic change of atmosphere in the transition from track 10 (a zapateado played by Nino Ricardo) to track 11: Manolo de Huelva accompanying the voice of Manuel Vallejo. Suddenly we are in a cuadro, the natural environment of flamenco, with a group of participants clapping, stamping their feet, and shouting encouragement to the musicians. No longer is it just a man sitting alone on a stage or in a studio, playing the guitar fluently and flawlessly; this is cante hondo, the heart of flamenco, intense and astringent, and the best of this disc's many flavors. --Joe McLellan

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For all lovers of true Flamenco
R. Webb | Brooksville, Fl. United States | 04/12/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)

"With all the 'Neuvo Flamenco' and its accompaning popularity. It is nice (and a relief) I might add, to hear the flamenco guitar in its purist form. Not only does this cd contain Sabicas and Nino Ricardo. It also contains four very rare perfomances by Manolo de Huelva. Which are difficult to find anywhere. Also included are Melchor de Marchena performing six pieces. This is truly Pure Flamenco at its best."
OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!
George L. Chadderdon III | 11/21/1998
(5 out of 5 stars)

"absolutely wonderful. this cd is just what i was looking for. beautiful music performed by some of the most talented artists i have ever heard. this is a treasure. OLE'!"
This is where my flamenco journey began
El Hombre | Canada | 09/07/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Not only is this CD flamenco puro at its best, It almost defines flamenco puro. The performers are all famous (sabicas, nino ricardo, manolo de huelva and Melchor de Marchena). The performances are old (40-50 years +) and are true to the spirit of flamenco puro.



I listened to other flamenco guitar performances, but not until I listened to this CD several times did I fall in love with the flamenco guitar."