Flamenco Music Collection - Various Artists | Authentic Spanish Flamenco Songs for Dance, Parties & Cultural Events

This 1997 remastered anthology of flamenco spans recordings of older artists, such as Peral de Cadiz [1925-1975], Manolo Caracol [1909-1973], and Terremoto de Jerez [1936-1981], to contemporary musicians of note, including Carmen Linaresa, Enrique Morente, and Gabriel Moreno. Most of the selections, all cante, are the more light-hearted or festive alegría, bulería, caracole, tiento, and fandango; however, emotionally deeper and slower styles are also represented: siguirya, soléa, and taranta. Flamenco-inspired songs--villancico, campanillero, and nana (originally a lullaby)--are present. Often an anthology will include a track that could be considered ho-hum or an oddball, and track 14 comes as a shock, with its loud, bright electronics and contemporary arrangement following the long series of acoustic traditional forms. The final track is of Colombian origin. Thus, the album provides a wide survey of palo and artistic styles. The collection is also worthy by featuring a number of musicians whose recordings are otherwise not readily available.