Almoraima

by Paco de Luc铆a

Almoraima cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: May 1976
  • Label: Philips
  • Country: Spain
  • Length: 37:14
  • Community rating: 4.08/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

A revolutionary milestone in modern flamenco, introducing subtle elements of jazz and global percussion into the strict traditional framework of Andalusian guitar music. The virtuoso player incorporated the caj贸n鈥攁 Peruvian percussion instrument鈥攊nto his ensemble, permanently altering the rhythmic possibilities of the genre. The staggering technical fluidity displayed across these compositions broadened flamenco's international audience significantly.

Genres

Descriptors: acoustic, instrumental, technical, melodic, rhythmic, complex, guitars, virtuosic, traditional, unaccompanied-solo

Tracklist

  1. Almoraima (5:24)
  2. Cueva Del Gato (5:42)
  3. El Cobre (3:08)
  4. A La Perla De Cadiz (4:25)
  5. Ole (4:17)
  6. Plaza Alta (6:09)
  7. Rio Ancho (4:27)
  8. Llanos Del Real (3:38)

Credits

  • Paco de Luc铆a - primary artist, composed by
  • Jos茅 Torregrosa - arranged by
  • Ram贸n De Algeciras - guitar [2nd]
  • Jos茅 Lamarca - sleeve [cover]
  • Ram贸n Rodr铆guez - sleeve [cover]

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