Flamenco Tropical

Track Listings

1. Carribbean Gipsy

2. Cielito Lindo

3. Kinouch

4. Confirmation

5. Esmeralda

6. Carnaval Tropical

7. Havanita

8. Island Fiesta

9. Amethyst

10. Historia de un Amor

11. Inter-Section

12. Bleu de Lune

Flamenco Tropical,Strings,Crossover Records,Ethnic Fusion,Haiti / Caribbean,Int'l & World Music,Pop,Tropical

Flamenco Tropical

Flamenco Tropical

Cafe Tropical
Average customer rating:

Yet Another Gem! Beautiful job, Johannes. Bravo!

A Spanish Guitar Fiesta

Great Songs -- Inconsistent Sound Quality

I'm Lovin' It!!!

Fun! Festive! FANTASTICO!

Cafe Tropical
Johannes Linstead
Manufacturer: Gemini Sun Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000F1HG6K
Release Date: 2006-04-25

Tracks:

Cien Fuegos
Cafe Tropical
The Streets of Old San Jaun
Spanish Town
Tides of Eden
Ole Ole Ola
Suave
El Zocolo
Santeria
Chica Chica
Para La Habana

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Upbeat, refined, and congenial as ever, Café Tropical is the sixth release from Canadian-born guitarist Johannes Linstead; and like the others before it, it's a crisply performed, easy-to-like collection of nouveau flamenco destined to brighten the atmosphere, particularly at summer patio parties. Linstead, principally playing Spanish guitar (plus keyboards and assorted percussion with contributions from 10 other instrumentalists) is a nimble guitarist and tasteful composer who tones down flamenco's most incendiary tendencies just enough to create lively, feel-good melodies with suitable-for-all-audiences intentions. Prime examples: the disc's warm, soulful opener, "Cien Fuegos," and the trumpet-fueled title track, a piece that closely parallels "Mango" from 2001's Guitarra del Fuego. While tame by traditional standards, Linstead intermittently launches note-dense sorties on Café Tropical to showcase his formidable technique, and his inclusion of Cuban jazz pianist Hilario Duran on two tracks adds a welcomed taste of improvisational flair to the otherwise tightly structured proceedings. --Terry Wood

Album Description

Café Tropical is an ocean breeze on a sun-filled day, or a night dance beneath a starlit sky…The sixth album by award winning guitarist Johannes Linstead, Café Tropical features musicians from around the world - including Cuba, Venezuela, and Greece, bringing a taste of the tropics to your ears!

Customer Reviews:

Yet Another Gem! Beautiful job, Johannes. Bravo!.......2007-05-22

I don't know what it is about the music that this man plays, but the Lord God has definitely given him a gift to write and play music that touches the very heart and soul of a listener. I have all six of his CD's and to me this is his best work yet. A real tour de force of passionate power and feel-good energy.

1: Cien Fuegos - Translated as "A hundred fires", this starts off more slowly than one might think given the title. We are started off by what sounds to me like a rattle combined with a 'rolling' cymbal. The beautiful guitar melodies range in pace from mid-tempo to moderately quick. Chimes make a nice appearance in here on occasion. I love the violin work in this too. For some reason, it puts me in mind of looking out at the crashing waves on a beautiful tropical day. Very relaxing, with just enough 'fire' to warm the blood and stir the heart.

2. Cafe Tropical- This the title track, and a pretty fast one at that. It's a memorable tune to be certain, a beautiful dance between catchy quick guitar and invigorating trumpet melodies. Most of the guitar passages in hee appear to actually PRETTY quick, with some rapid fire fluid 'runs'. The trumpet passage in the middle brings a smile. A very danceable tune that makes me want to grab a sangria.

3. The Streets Of Old San Juan- Here we have another 'middle-of-the-road' piece as far as tempo. The percussion and invigorating guitar will draw you in quickly. Despite SOME very fast playing in parts, I love the mellow laid-back feel of the piece as a whole. The piano featured in this cut add a really 'tasty' flaveor that gives the piece a very nice character. The percussion stirs your heart while the guitar carries you along on a journey through the streets of this warm and inviting locale. Ole.

4. Spanish Town- Guitar and chimes begin the piece. It's a 'happy' little ditty that pulls you in fast. Again, the tempo is laid-back a bit, proving that Johannes does not have to always play a hundred miles a second to captivate a listener. The percussion and chimes warm this piece up as the guitar dances along. What I really love is the inclusion of the steel drums in here to give this piece a really exotic feel. It's a favorite.

5. Tides Of Eden - This is just BEAUTIFUL. It's my favorite tune on the disc. I LOVE it when Johannes decides to play it slow. This starts off VERY slowly, but doesn't stay that way. We are started off by very slow and pretty keyboards, chimes and violin, over which the guitar dances for us. The variations in the guitar's pacing paint a picture of incoming tides for us. I prefer the slower passages, but even the quicker runs are just as lovely and stirring to my heart and my blood. I can visualize standing alone or with a special someone upon a beach at sunset, watching the sun go down and seeing the tides come in. The occasional chimes and bells are a nice touch. The best part, or the most intriguing to me, is how the guitar drops away at the end, allowing the piece to finish with a beatiful, almost very softly 'crying' violin passage. This is an exquisite piece of music, and my favorite piece on the entire CD.

6. Ole Ole Ola- To me, this is road music. Put the top down and cruise The pacing is just right for me to picture a leisurely drive along a sun-splashed coastal paradise. As always, the guitar and percussion are fetching. In particular, the percussion to me feels almost primal. The chimes flow softly, almost like gentle waves through the melody on occasion. I just love it.

7. Suave- Here's another laid-back, jaunty, feel good number. Guitar and percussion mate with a SMOOTH undercurrent of piano. When I hear this I feel like a super-cool high-roller strolling in for a night on the town. I love the relaxing pace of this, and the guitar playing just makes me want to chill out and enjoy it all. Chimes are here again, adding a warm touch to it all. The piano puts me in mind of being in a high-class tropical nightclub. Beautiful! Bravo!

8. El Zocolo - Here, we finally get pretty fast. The opening guitar passage is almost 'swirling' its way along. It feels to me like another "cruising" melody, and I love it. For the most part, the percussion sounds a little softer, as if carrying the guitar instead of dancing along beside it, but that's cool with me. I like it very much. I love where the chimes come in, and the faster pace feels like Johannes 'busting loose' a bit. I LOVE pieces that feel like top-down, gun the engine road music.

9. Santeria- This piece, feels to me like another mid-tempo number. Guitar, percussion, and chimes interweave again at the start. The guitar melodies are, as always, terrific and stir the soul to me. The percussion and pace make this a dance number, but a kind of relaxed number that you "groove" to instead of dancing a thousand miles an hour. Great stuff... love it. :)

10. Chica Chica - Another quick one. This feels like a samba or something similar to it. Quick, blood-pumping guitar runs and percussion are the stars of the piece. The guitar heats you up while the percussion's pace keeps you moving.

11. Para La Habana- This is started by lovely slow guitar and the tapping of percussion that sounds like wooden blocks. The sound of the guitars puts me in the mindset of hearing a laid-back but SPICY piece of Cuban jazz music. I LOVE the violin that dances through this piece. At first I found the vocals distracting but they grew on me and gave this closing song a very nice flavor.

In closing I will just say this. If you are a fan of Johannes Linstead's music, you owe it to yourself to get Cafe Tropical. It's Johannes' best work yet in my view. If you are not a fan, one listen to Cafe Tropical may make you a fan forever. Happy listening, and God bless.

A Spanish Guitar Fiesta.......2006-06-26

This CD is full of upbeat music that is full of life-affirming energy. It will make you want to celebrate, dance, play guitar...and speak Spanish!

Great Songs -- Inconsistent Sound Quality.......2006-06-15

I have enjoyed Linstead's Latin inspired feel good music for years and own all of his CD's. Cafe Tropical contains some of his best upbeat songs and his guitar playing is, as always, very good. Several of the catchy melodies are hard to get out of your head. However, the sound/recording quality of 6 of the 11 tracks is a bit muddy, thin, and compressed; not anywhere the great quality of the clean/open/highly detailed sound of the cuts on Mediterranea. An audiophile or good mid-fi sound system clearly reveals these recording flaws. Also, the trumpet tracks sound like of a synthesizer and not from a well played trumpet. The only explanation that I can think of, for these shortcomings, is that Linstead may have recorded the songs several years ago using lesser quality equipment. Bottom line: 5 stars for song writing/guitar playing and 3 stars for recording quality. George M -- Phx, AZ

I'm Lovin' It!!!.......2006-06-08

If you're a fan of Latin music and especially Spanish guitar, you will LOVE Cafe Tropical. Every song is different from the next with instrumentation ranging from guitar, to piano, violin, trumpet, and a whole host of spicy percussion instruments. Every time I put this CD on I hear new things, which I find makes for an even more enjoyable listen.

As usual, Johannes Linstead delivers some of the most catchy and memorable melodies in the nouveau flamenco genre, and of course his guitar playing speaks for itself. Highly recommended!

Fun! Festive! FANTASTICO!.......2006-06-07

Cafe Tropical delivers what the title suggests: an album full of summer fun, with songs that make you feel like you are in the tropics enjoying an endless vacation.

The album has many sexy Afro-Cuban sounding pieces, like "Suave", 'Streets of Old San Juan", "Para La Habana", and the title track "Cafe Tropical". These songs feature some wonderful Cuban musicians like Hilario Duran on piano, Osvaldo Rodriguez on violin and vocals, and Alexis Baro on trumpet.

Cafe Tropical is perfect for backyard pool parties, cruising around town with the top down and the tunes cranked, and just about anytime you feel like celebrating!

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Simply Brilliant!
6 Stars
Alexander-Sergei Ramirez
Mangore, el mago de la guitarra
damned fine Barrios

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ASIN: B000003D0C
Release Date: 1995-02-28

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Un Sueno En La Floresta
Gavota Madrigal
Danza Paraguaya No. 1
Danza Paraguaya No. 2: Jha, Che Valle!
Danza Paraguaya No. 3 : London Carape
Julia Florida
Vals, Op. 8, No. 3
Vals De Primavera
Vals Tropical
Vals, Op. 8, No. 4
Las Abejas
Fabiniana
Mazurka Apasionata
Pais De Abanico
Cueca
I. Preludio (Saudade)
II. Andante Religioso
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A Mi Madre
Caazapa
Una Limosna Por El Amor De Dios

Customer Reviews:

Simply Brilliant!.......2007-02-02

I have both Russell and Williams and just finished giving Williams a five star review as well. Yep: I cannot help you by pointing to one or the other as being better in any way. Williams is very direct and tackles each piece effortlessly, and in particular executes the tambora technique better than Russell, (or at least, it's recorded better). Russell meanwhile (as many point out) has a peculiar ability to inject more mood and/or feeling into a given piece - not just the (boring) drama of slower numbers either, but also the excitement and energy of faster numbers. Because of this it's really well worth your while to pick up EVERYTHING Russell has recorded: I've yet to encounter something I didn't like a LOT.

I particularly enjoy the Danza Paraguaya tunes featured here, but prefer Williams for Cueca, and for his inclusion of Maxixa and Aconquija... in short: you've got to get both to fully appreciate the genius of Barrios!

6 Stars.......2007-01-11

This is some of the most difficult guitar music ever written. David Russell makes these pieces sound like they were of average difficulty and his spontaneity is incredible. Much more spontaneous than Williams. Williams takes some liberty when making chord changes, etc. and it almost becomes redundant and boring. Russell does none of that. All of the pieces are flowing and absolutely beautiful. The feeling of the pieces comes shining through. There is so much going on in this music which makes it so interesting and Russell overlooks nothing. Much of these compositions sound like there are two guitars as you will see when you listen to this. There is no guitar composition like a Barrios composition. Amazing.

Alexander-Sergei Ramirez.......2006-08-25

I think I've listen 5-6 different versions for many of Barrios works. From all of them, the one that stands out is the CD from Alexander-Sergei Ramirez.

Mangore, el mago de la guitarra.......2006-07-17

Mangore sigue siendo el mago de la guitarra. lo considero a la altura de Andres Segovia o superior pues también era compositor.
El interprete de este volumen es increiblemente bueno, tanto en la parte tecnica como lo interpretativo. pocas interpretaciones había escuchado tan bien logradas y me sorprendi al ver la pieza "a mi madre" pues consideraba que tenia todas las partituras de Mangore. veo que su produccion sigue dando de que hablar. esta fue una pieza que me conmovio.

damned fine Barrios.......2005-05-31

This is one of the first CDs that I listened to when getting into classical guitar and classical music in general and I couldn't think of a better one for a Barrios lover. Russell's rubato is sparing and tasteful (if you want to hear excessive rubato check out Norbert Kraft) and his tremolo technique is well-honed. He absolutely KILLS "En Sueno en la Floresta" and his "Ultima Cancion" is very moving. And he makes the Waltz Op. 8 No. 4 sound like 2 guitars playing.

This album will always be compared to John Williams's and in the end I think Russell's is better; Williams's reputation for being to mechanistic is well-earned in my opinion and his "Ultima Cancion" doesn't quite do it for me like Russell's does. It's a shame that Julian Bream never extensively recorded this music, it would be interesting to hear what he could do with it.

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Nice album!
Cigala finds his own voice
This is what flamenco is all about...
Good addition to your CD collection.
Diego back to the real Flamenco...

Picasso en Mis Ojos
Diego el Cigala
Manufacturer: Sony / Bmg Import
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Customer Reviews:

Nice album!.......2007-05-21

This is a very nice album by Diego el Cigala. It was a great addition to my collection. I recommend it to lovers of spanish modern music.

Cigala finds his own voice.......2007-01-02

No doubt about it, "CIGALA" has found his own mark upon music writing. This is a very tasty album very much worthwhile to have. Its not harsh. It blends a fusion of sounds starting from Jazz, Flamenco and somewhat pop, but its still flamenco. Thing is noawadays many are purists, which is a problem, because no one plays like Nino Ricardo from the 1930's! Come on! Wake up! This a great album. Music, like language, evolves. I would strongly recommend it.

This is what flamenco is all about..........2006-04-22

Even though Lagrimas Negras is one of my absolute favorites, you have to understand that Diego El Cigala is a flamenco cantaor. In Lagrimas Negras, Fernando Trueba blends a pure flamenco singer with an Afro-Cuban pianist, Bebo Valdés, with mostly Latinamerican boleros. This concept is revolutionary, and made a great hit worldwide. I totally disagree with the first review for this album. If you understand and like flamenco, this is a WONDERFUL production and a real tribute to the great Picasso, who before becoming a legend, was a Malagueñito... If 5 minutes of Cante Flamenco is too much for you, then give pop singer Alejandro Sanz a shot...

Good addition to your CD collection........2006-04-05

I like this CD. I think that if you have a problem with the more traditional sound of flamenco singers, as the previous reviewer stated, then yes, you might not like this. Diego's voice sounds a bit more nasal, but nonetheless he is able to get across passion and fire where necessary. Lagrimas Negras is one of my absolute favorites of all time, but I would not compare that work to something like this. Those songs required his voice to go deeper so that he could hit the higher notes on some of the songs. You'll see what I mean if you watch the making of Lagrimas Negras on the Blanco y Negro DVD.

I would recommend this CD.

Diego back to the real Flamenco..........2005-12-11

If you loved "Lagrimas Negras" and could not wait for his next project...Well , you might be disapointed ! Diego sounds very different on this project , and not so great at my taste . I have a real problem with flamenco singers , and I must say that that I can listen to so much of it . Unfortunatly , On this CD I found his singing very anoying , I did not find the heart that he had on "Lagrimas Negras" , too many tracks are too similar .
Sorry Diego we love you , but not on this project .

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Fantastic Performances!
Finally found Montoya

Guitar & Flamenco
Carlos Montoya
Manufacturer: Pazzazz
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Album Description

UK collection for the Spanish guitarist/composer features 30 tracks packaged as two seperate albums, Aires Flamenco' & 'Soleares', each with individual artwork & comprehensive sleeve notes, at a budget price. Pazzazz. 2004.

Customer Reviews:

Fantastic Performances!.......2007-01-20

Carlos Montoya is considered by many to be the father of solo flamenco guitar. In spite of the fact that the majority of his recorded performances occurred in the 1940's and 50's (I'm not sure exactly when the performances on this collection were recorded), and therefore did not originally have the benefits of modern recording technology, the performances in this 2-CD collection sound surprisingly good. Almost as if they were, in fact, recorded relatively recently. Whomever was responsible for doing the remastering and digital signal processing of the original analog recordings for this collection has done a masterful job. The perfomances here are outstanding examples of the artform. While the second CD in this set contains, in my opinion, the more emotionally moving and powerful performances (solearas), I would have to say that all the tracks are outstanding in their virtuosity. If you want to hear traditional solo flamenco guitar performed at the highest level, you would be hard pressed to find a better 2-CD set than this. Bravo Carlos!

Finally found Montoya.......2007-01-19

My husband has wanted some of Carlos Montoya's music for quite a while, and hasn't been able to find it. The CD's came in a timely fashion and I gave them to him as a Christmas gift. The music was extremely good and a great value as it was a two disc set. Very pleased!

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Another great album from Young & Rollins!
Lovely, lively & lyrical!

Esperanza
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Manufacturer: Bolero Records
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Product Description

1. Firedancer (4:16)
2. Spanish Nights (4:55)
3. Twanee (2:31)
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6. Ritual (3:53)
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9. Mirage (5:59)
10. Cottonwood Canyon (4:42)
11. Esperanza (Reprise) (1:07)

Format: CD

Customer Reviews:

Another great album from Young & Rollins!.......2005-04-11

Young & Rollins are back with another stunning collection of original music. This is to me their best album so far. The music is so alive with energy and the melodies are among the group's most distinctive of their career. The album starts out with an upbeat salsa, "Firedancer", that features a scorching guitar solo and a get-up-and-dance melody. The next tune, "Spanish Nights", has probably my favorite mid-tempo, seductive melody on the album. Compositionally, "Spanish Nights" showcases what Young & Rollins do so well. Next, "Twanee" introduces a vocal element that meshes well with the mostly instrumental album. Another great guitar solo on "Twanee!" The title track, "Esperanza", is another showcase for the duo's ability to write gorgeous melodies and meld in tasteful, virtuoso guitar work. One of their best tunes! "Sandstorm" is an up-tempo, flamenco-inflected tour de force with some surprising twists and turns. "Ritual" is a true musical journey with some tasty bass work and guitar solos, as well as a haunting melody. This is Young & Rollins at their most soulful and sophisticated. "Play On" is the kind of upbeat, feel-good tune that Young & Rollins is known for, still with some surprising jazz inflections and masterful improvisations combined with the relentlessly catchy melody. "Nowhere to be Found" is a beautiful ballad that combines one of the most memorable melodies I have come across with a complex chord progression that takes the compositional skills of Young & Rollins to the next level. Next up is the roller coaster ride of a tune called "Mirage", that features some over-the-top guitar soloing, an infectious rumba vocal section, a salsa breakdown, and percussion solos. "Mirage" really is a showpiece for the band's overall virtuosity. Finally, the album closes with the mystical "Cottonwood Canyon" and a solo guitar "Reprise" of the melody from the track "Esperanza". The solo guitar really brings the listener back down to Earth and let's us hear the fundamental ingredient for all the musical magic contained in the album, which is the masterful guitar work of Young & Rollins.

Lovely, lively & lyrical!.......2005-03-15

Full disclosure: I am a friend of the band. But I genuinely believe Y&R is a super-talented group at the top of their genre. The guitar parts from these two very different artists are incredibly well-integrated and run the gamut from thrilling to sweet, complemented by extremely competent percussion, bass and vocals. Some have criticized the group because the music is not authentic flamenco or salsa; they need to lighten up. I've seen Paco de Lucia in concert and studied flamenco dance, and it certainly hasn't stopped me from enjoying the music of Y&R, both live (where they really shine) and on CD. I think it's terrific that they draw on the flamenco tradition for inspiration while creating music that is their own. So, whether you're an "aficionado" or just a fan of the noauveau flamenco style, I think there's something here for you.

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Cigala's first!

Undebel
Dieguito el Cigala
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Album Details

Debut Album Released in 1998 from Latin Grammy Winner Diego "el Cigala". Includes the Work of David Amaya (Ex Barberia Del Sur), Tomatito, Juan Jose Suarez "Paquete", Ramon Jimenez, with Manuel Parrila (Guitar) and Percussion by Chaboli, Pirana, Negri, Bandolero. The Record was Produced by Paco Ortega.

Customer Reviews:

Cigala's first!.......2004-07-16

Since so many people are crazy about Lagrimas Negras, some might be wondering about this, Cigala's only other cd currently available on Amazon. Half of the songs are more traditional flamenco palos (bulerias, fandangos, martinete, etc) and the other songs are more like flamenco influenced, mixed with pop but fresh and memorable. Diego's voice is younger here, but he already sounds really good and the material is strong overall. You can tell he has big ears and is interested in trying things out, testing the air, ready to stretch his wings. There's lots of stars, really his friends, playing with him here: Paquete, Negri and Ardilla (who produced it) from Barberia del Sur, Chaboli and Bandolero on percussion, and Tomatito on one cut.

I think his next album, Entre Vareta y Canasta, from 2000, is Cigala's masterpiece so far. More stripped down, more flamenco, his voice stronger, more fearless, more commanding, more menacing, more melismatic. Fantastic. This is the record to get.

There are also many highlights on his other two cds. Teatro Real (2002) is a live recording with just him and his guitarist Nino Josele. On Corren Tempos de Alegria (2001) he recorded with Bebo Valdes for the first time. The front cover of this cd, with Cigala sitting on a gold throne wearing a white ruffled shirt under a black suit with Adidas, a fluffy "Milhouse" dog at his feet, and that expression on his face, is pure genius. This is probably the best cover art on a flamenco cd since Ray Heredia's album.

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Witch Hunter is crazy!!!!!
La normal
ME ENCANTA SUS VOZES!
Ole !!!
two thumbs way up

Andy & Lucas
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Customer Reviews:

Witch Hunter is crazy!!!!!.......2005-04-26

I'm buying this CD after stumbling on it listening to Yahoo Launch. It reminded me of Spain, and I listened to all their songs and videos after hearing the first song. This is a great group. Read the words and feel the music.

To say this doesn't have flamenco elements is crazy. Flamenco is a very personal and emotional art form. Someone taking their love of flamenco and integrating it with other art forms takes nothing from the form itself. Many rich and wonderful forms of music have been developed in a similar fashion.

Spanish pop and rock music in general have a lot to offer. I hope the world begins discovering the treasures hidden in Spain. The way they integrate traditional music with modern music is amazing, producing rich sounds not heard anywhere else.

Emily, I love Madrid as well. :) Maybe Witch Hunter is just a little biased against anything originating in Spain?????

La normal.......2005-04-18

I'm sorry but I can't praise this. Andy and Lucas sound like every other spanish pop group. I know I'm going to get bashed for this but I live in Spain and I'm sick of everything sounding the same. This is bog-standard stuff. Don't let the other reviews fool you into thinking this has flamenco elements. It does not. And by the way, they are two of the most ugliest pop stars I have ever seen. Almost as bad as Marc Athony. Buy it if you like boyband(lots of sappy love songs) pop at its most potent. Lo siento tios, pero es la verdad.

ME ENCANTA SUS VOZES!.......2005-02-22

I love it... i've only just today heard a short clip of each song on the album and without hesitation, I ordered it straigh away..i can't wait for it to arrive...

I think they are absolutely fantastic and I love the way they mix the flamenco with the pop sound, as well as on a 'son de amores' they have a bhangra version too... I'm from London (English) and I don't know how long they have been out, but I think they are going to do really well and go very far.. i hope to see a few more albums... Excelente!

Ole !!!.......2005-01-05

These guys are amazing and very young!! I am very impressed with the music and lyrics. Lucas is a very talented song writer. He will go far, and Andy compliments his songs very well. I purchased this cd for one song, Son De Amores, however I have been playing the whole cd over and over again. A great cd that captures the spirit of Flamenco mixed with pop. Pop is not my favorite form of music, but there are some songs that I do enjoy. This cd has many of them. Buy it, you will like this very much. Read the lyrics in the booklet, you will see what I am talking about.

Jose

two thumbs way up.......2004-04-28

I love this cd,i have never been a huge fan of flamenco music but this is way beyond, the mix of pop and flamenco along with the voices of the singles makes this album and enjoyable experience.
You will find some ballands and some moving tracks,i must say i love Un rinconcito al sur and Tanto la queria, and if you love Gypsy Kings this is a must cd, the only difference is that this is a real flamenco album coming from a very cultural flamenco city such Cadiz where the duet are from.
Worth every penny.

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Mareas
Juan Jose Carranza
Manufacturer: Oliver Sudden Productions
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | International | Styles | Music

Flamenco | Latin Music | Styles | Music

General | Latin Music | Styles | Music

World Dance | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music

General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music

General | Latin Music | Indie Music | Stores | Music
ASIN: B00018J7FA
Release Date: 2004-01-06

Tracks:

Mareas
Fogata
Persiguiendo la Luna
Cosita Buena
Asi Me Gusta
La Remolina
Sirena
Entre Estrellas
Serenata
Viento Embrujado

Album Description

Guitarist Juan Carranza's vibrant blend of traditional and nuevo flamenco is driven by a spirited undercurrent of Latin and North African rhythms on this collection of ten original songs.