“Noche Flamenca,” by the splendidly talented Roger Scannura, is a passionate collection of energetic Latin flamenco tunes. Kicking off with the electrifying “Noche Flamenca,” Roger immediately engages his audience with unsuppressed fervor and enthusiasm, all expressed though amazing acoustic guitar leads and rhythms. Very few guitarists can boast the undeniable skill Roger exhibits on this CD. Moreover, beautiful violins on songs like “Burning Bridges” and “El Surco” give this album an added element of traditional and cultural beauty. Moreover, the percussion on “Noche Flamenca” stands out as especially creative and enticing; using traditional Latin percussion instruments and miscellaneous sounds such as hand claps, Roger brews together unforgettable percussion tracks. To top things off, the production of this record is as skilled as its instrumentation. Latin lovers will find it hard to stay still while enjoying the tracks of this dynamic CD!
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Roger Scannura & Ritmo Flamenco "Noche Flamenco "
Label: Own; Playing time: 45.09 min From Canada an excellent CD of Flamenco music. Roger Scannura grew up on the island of Malta, and spent later years with some of the gipsy masters in Spain to learn the tricks and nuances of Flamenco. What we hear on this, his 5th, album, is proof that he has indeed learnt the trade. All the music is by Roger, and is built around his technically perfect Flamenco guitar playing. With "Ritmo Flamenco", Roger is joined by 2 percussionists - using typical Flamenco percussion instruments ß and a fiddle player who is giving the music often a lighter flair. 
This is outstanding Flamenco music full of passion and energy, yet also full of beauty. 
Contact to artist: ritmoflamenco@hotmail.com
Michael Moll
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Haunting. I don't know anything about flamenco, but I really like this stuff. If you recall Scannura's CBC Unlocked theme, you'll have an idea what to expect.
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Roger Scannura & Ritmo Flamenco "Noche Flamenco "
Label: Own; Playing time: 45.09 min
From Canada an excellent CD of Flamenco music. Roger Scannura grew up on the island of Malta, and spent later years with some of the gipsy masters in Spain to learn the tricks and nuances of Flamenco. What we hear on this, his 5th, album, is proof that he has indeed learnt the trade. All the music is by Roger, and is built around his technically perfect Flamenco guitar playing. With "Ritmo Flamenco", Roger is joined by 2 percussionists - using typical Flamenco percussion instruments ß and a fiddle player who is giving the music often a lighter flair. 
This is outstanding Flamenco music full of passion and energy, yet also full of beauty. 
Contact to artist: ritmoflamenco@hotmail.com
Michael Moll
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