This album is strongly rooted in a mainstream modern flamenco style. It features some of todays most celebrated flamenco artists such as Paco de Lucia's bass player, Carles Benavent, flamenco singer , Guadiana, Luis Amador "Pata Negra" and Benji "Habichuela" on cajon and other percussion, give it that authentic groove.
Due to del Monte's multi - lingual and eclectic background, this CD incorporates a variety of styles that become organically integrated into flamenco in a unique way. It has subtle influences from Brazilian melodies and harmonies, jazz harmonies and improvisations, Middle Eastern oud - like flavors, Balkan inspired rhythms and more; all coming together in the service of flamenco.
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