Canalejas de Puerto Real: Grands Cantaores du Flamenco Vol. 23

De Puerto Real, Canalejas

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The collection GREAT SINGERS OF FLAMENCO first issued by Le Chant du Monde in 1984 is celebrating its thirtieth anniversary. Its first twenty volumes are now considered works of reference, still definitive today. Le Chant du Monde has entrusted Pablo Garcia with the task of continuing this anthology of heritage initially undertaken by Mario Bois. Pablo Garcia knows all the secrets and arcana of flamenco and has selected for these four new compilations artists who have left an indelible mark on the history of flamenco. Canalejas de Puerto Real was as a major artist of the time who has played a considerable part in the spread of flamenco, notably in enhancing the « cante por bulería ». In this he follows « cantaores » like Niño Medinas, Bernardo el de los Lobitos, Manuel Vallejo and especially La Niña de los Peines. We should remember that when the bulería appeared in the late 19th century, it was considered a minor cante, just an accompaniment to a dance. Canalejas managed to dominate flamenco thanks to an exceptionally demanding professionalism.

CD

World music

Le Chant Du Monde

20-08-2014

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