Alenar
by Maria del Mar Bonet
- Type: Album
- Released: 30 December 1977
- Label: Ariola
- Country: Spain
- Length: 29:22
- Community rating: 4.08/5 from 7 ratings
Album Notes & Community Reviews
A vital voice of the Nova Can莽贸 movement, the Majorcan singer-songwriter masterfully bridges Mediterranean folk traditions with sophisticated, politically charged acoustic balladry. The arrangements prominently feature intricate flamenco guitar flourishes alongside orchestral chamber touches, creating a warm, deeply evocative atmosphere. It stands as a powerful cultural statement during the critical early years of the Spanish democratic transition.
Genres
Descriptors: Folk, melodic, acoustic, political, folk, traditional, female-vocals, vocal, literary
Tracklist
- Les Illes (4:55)
- Petita Estan莽a (1:44)
- Elvissa (2:42)
- Aquest Temps De Calabruix (1:26)
- Es Fa Llarg, Es Fa Llarg Esperar (4:54)
- Nosaltres Les Dones (2:22)
- Que Volen Aquesta Gent? (2:01)
- Orat Ca莽ador (1:39)
- Vares Venir Fins On Jo Dormia (2:24)
- Alenar (5:10)
Credits
- Maria del Mar Bonet - primary artist, guitar, vocals, lyrics by [2 last verses], music by, cuatro, vocals, written-by, adapted by, adapted by [lyrics]
- Lautaro Rosas - arranged by, directed by [direcci贸n musical], charango, bouzouki, guitar, guitar, mandolin, guitar, bouzouki, guitar [guitarras], music by, guitar, charango
- Vicent Andr茅s Estell茅s - lyrics by
- Jaume Cortadellas - flute [flautas]
- Traditional - music by [ibiza]
- Salvador Font - drums
- Enric Herrera - organ
- Pau Riba - written-by