Alma Gitano

About the Artist
The extraordinary success in recent years of artists such as Ottmar Liebert, Jesse Cook and Strunz and Farah has demonstrated the ongoing love affair audiences have for flamenco-inspired guitar and the exotic, exploratory gypsy soul that lies beneath its infectious rhythms and gentle grace. New Mexico native Lorenzo Dominguez has played every style of music from classical and blues to R&B and rock, yet when it came for him to commit to a solo career, he chose to follow the path closest to his heritage, heart and soul. The title of his latest recording, Alma Gitano, (Spanish for gypsy soul) tells us all we need to know about that unbridled lifelong passion and his rediscovery of his wondrous heritage.

"I call it gypsy soul because that is what I have, where I live and the way I conduct my life, the romantic core of who I am," says Dominguez, whose well-received 1996 debut, Campana, featured similar guitar stylings supporting mainly vocal tracks.

"These are songs of love, loss and hope, reflecting the music of my heart, completely unfabricated and dedicated to the exciting raw energy that comes out of pure flamenco music."

Dominguez only became fascinated with flamenco music after his older brother brought some authentic recordings back from a visit to Spain. "I was always attracted to the spontaneous nature of the music, combined with its interesting complexities," he says. "You never stop learning. The music on Alma Gitano is basically the sum total of all I have learned, combined with my love for the Gipsy Kings. I know it's not flamenco in the purest sense. I draw on elements such as Middle Eastern music, classical, pop and even jazz. Basically, I start with a rhythm scheme and build a melody from there.

Dominguez lays bare his soul beginning with the exhilarating gallop down "Camino de Oro", which features the guitarist's soaring vocalizations. He shows his love for Middle Eastern influences with a lush violin harmony on the moody, seductive title track before easing into the gentle caress of the romantic "Lumbrera". The title of "Escorpion" perfectly reflects the soulful tune's sly, crafty and melodic movements, while the folksy "Mirando te Dormir" recalls the powerful Spanish vocals Dominguez featured on his first recording. As befits a song about a challenging love affair, "Novia" moves in an instant from a gentle classical caress to a more aggressive stance. Dominguez utilizes vocals again on the fiery, anthemic guitar/percussion jam "Buleria a Dios" (with Bill Mudd playing a wide variety of rhythmic instruments), and keeps up the zealous pace on the energetic "Tentacion." The set closes with three pieces which speak to the thoughtful eloquence of the balladry of his genre - "Vela Luz" (Candle Light), "Chimayo" and "Prenda de Amor," whose title translated as "Token of Love," neatly sums up Dominguez' entire approach.

The Albuquerque born and raised Lorenzo Dominguez began playing the violin at age nine, switching to guitar a few years later and studying privately a variety of styles. Influenced early on by great bluesmen such as Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters and John Mayall, through his later love for classic rockers such as Led Zeppelin and Jethro Tull, Dominguez clearly focused on a career in pop and rock music. By the time he was 17, he was actively performing in nightclubs around his hometown.

Dominguez took to touring in his later teens, relocating first to Denver and then to Dallas, where he served as the local endorsee for Gibson Guitars. Gibson also sent him on the road where he demonstrated their guitars from Los Angeles to New Orleans.

In 1987, Dominguez - still seeking his own niche - joined the retro rock band The Strawberry Zots, who released a self-produced album and were signed to RCA. The Zots received positive reviews in People, Billboard and Entertainment Weekly and emerged as a strong force on college radio. Their Top Ten hit, "Get Me To The World On Time," helped the group land seve

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Average customer rating: The music of Alex Fox would have been a great touch........ Excellent... Excellent!

Alma de Gitano Various Artists Manufacturer: Protel Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Flamenco | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Compilations | Latin Music | Styles | Music ASIN: B0000060O8 Release Date: 1998-04-14

Tracks:

1. De La Noche A La Manana - Alabina
2. Sidi Mansur - Myryah
3. The Night - Arturo Fuerte
4. Solo Se Vive Una Vez - Azucar Moreno
5. No Se, No Se - Rumba Brava
6. Rumba De Los Gitanos - Corazon Gitano
7. Bamboleo - Rumba Brava
8. Tocalo, Tocalo - Los Del Rio
9. Me Debes Honestidad - Jorge Char
10. Ven Devorame Otra Vez - Azucar Moreno
11. Djobi, Djoba - Rumba Brava
12. Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman - DJ Don Juan
13. Chiquita Remix - Corazon Gitano

Customer Reviews:

The music of Alex Fox would have been a great touch...............1999-04-04

to spice up this cd

Excellent..........1999-01-12

Great compilation of Flamenco music. Very sexy. Especially the Alabina song. I'm for sure buying the Alabina CD next. Also great songs from Azucar Moreno and Los Del Rio (they sing the Macarena). Great for dancing.

Excellent!.......1998-10-31

This CD's a great introduction to 9 differrent artists. Beware! it may get expensive as you will probably end up buying a full CD by each individual artist.

Average customer rating:

Alma de Gitano Various Artists Manufacturer: Protel / Umgd ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Flamenco | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Compilations | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B00003003O Release Date: 1999-11-16

Tracks:

1. De La Noche A La Manana - Albina
2. Sidi Mansur - Myryah
3. The Night - Arturo Fuerte
4. Solo Se Vive Una Vez - Azucar Moreno
5. No Se, No Se - Rumba Brava
6. Rumba De Los Gitanos - Corazon Gitano
7. Bamboleo - Rumba Brava
8. Tocalo, Tocalo - Los Del Rio
9. Me Deves Honestidad - Jorge Char
10. Ven Devorame Otra Vez - Azucar Moreno
11. Djobi, Djoba - Rumba Brava
12. Have You Ever Really Loved A Women - DJ Don Juan
13. Chiquita Remix - Corazon Gitano

Average customer rating:

Ritmo del Sol Alma Gitano Manufacturer: Sony International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Nicaragua | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music ASIN: B00004GJY0 Release Date: 2000-02-08

Tracks:

1. Gitano
2. He Venido a Decirte Que Me Voy (Je Suis Venu Te Dire Que Je M'En Vais)
3. Malage
4. Los Chicaons
5. Tan Seguro
6. Esperare (Reach Out, I'll Be There)
7. Ven Aqui NiTwist and Shout)
8. El Amor
9. Adios a la Mama (La Mamma)
10. Noy Soy Loco
11. Prima
12. Ronda
13. Ma
14. Baila Ole

Average customer rating:

Flamenco Yeah Alma Gitano Manufacturer: Caiman Entertainment ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Latin General | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Latin General | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music ASIN: B00008ESXI Release Date: 1996-02-13

Average customer rating: great!! romantic!! a breath or freash air from the norm.

Alma Gitano Lorenzo Dominguez Manufacturer: Sevilla/Window ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Flamenco | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B000009DQH Release Date: 1998-07-14

Tracks:

1. Camino de Oro
2. Alma Gitano
3. Lumbrera
4. Escorpion
5. Mirando Te Dormir
6. Novia
7. Buleria a Dios
8. Centacion
9. Vela Luz
10. Chimano
11. Prenda de Amor

Customer Reviews:

great!! romantic!! a breath or freash air from the norm........1999-02-20

this album has songs from romantic ballads to high energy traditional flmenco. check out track four, and title track

Average customer rating: A sample of Lorca's treasures Spoken Spanish Poetry

Garcia Lorca Poems & Songs Manufacturer: Vanguard Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B0000023FY Release Date: 1997-06-24

Tracks:

1. Llanto por Ignacio Sanchez Mejias: La cogida y la muerte
2. Llanto por Ignacio Sanchez Mejias: La sangre derremada
3. Llanto por Ignacio Sanchez Mejias: Cuerpo presente
4. Llanto por Ignacio Sanchez Mejias: Alma Ausente
5. Cancion de Belisa
6. La guitarra
7. Las tres hojas
8. El grito
9. El silencio
10. Las morillas de Jaen
11. Prendimiento de Antonito el Camborio en el camino de Sevilla
12. Muerte de Antonito el Camborio
13. Despierte la novia
14. La casada infiel
15. Zapatera
16. Romance de la Guardia civil espanola
17. Song Of Mother Courage
18. Interlude : Victory March
19. Songs Of Fraternization
20. Song Of Salomon
21. Interlude : Victory March
22. Lullaby
23. Song Of The Great Capitulation

Customer Reviews:

A sample of Lorca's treasures.......2005-01-25

Germaine Montero's acting career started in a theater in Madrid, in the '30s, under the direction of none other than Frederico Garcia Lorca. In France, she first became known through her interpretations of Spanish songs, but her powerful voice also sang the French poets, such as Pierre Mac Orlan, Jacques Prevert, Joseph Kosma (Autumn Leaves), and Leo Ferré, as well as the classics of the French repertoire. On the stage, she interpreted Claudel, Pirandello and Bertold Brecht. She also appeared in many films. Montero's deep, remarkable voice, full of emotions, interprets with feelings and intelligence the beautiful lyrics of the great poet Frederico Garcia Lorca. I still have an old LP, which I purchased in the '50s, when I was fifteen, which I still play often although, by now, as you can imagine, it has seen better days. The same set of poems, with the beautiful guitar accompaniment, was published in the late '90s, but unfortunately is out of print and otherwise unavailable, but I am still hoping...

April 2005. Hurrah! I found one copy! But I'll still keep my old, scratched-up 33 rpm LP, for nostalgia sake .

Spoken Spanish Poetry.......2002-05-15

The poetry of Garcia Lorca is classic and well known as being among the greatest of the century. The reading by Germaine Montero is what makes this CD truly exceptional. Her voice and timing seem like the only possible interpretation of the poetry. For anyone who loves Spanish literature or who wants to perfect their Spanish, this is a gem.

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