Portrait of Paco
The work, persistence, perseverance, sense, innovation, respect, humility, are just some of the features of the work and life of Paco de Lucía, musician and person I've always admired.
Toti Soler, Catalan Guitar
Toti Soler is one of the most important guitarists and composer in Spain. Both the psychedelic side with the electric guitar in the early seventies as a pioneer in the fusion between flamenco language, the mediterranean sound, classical style and then he built a style that has been called Catalan Guitar. During the days of BCNmp7 that took place at the CCCB in Barcelona we saw the importance and impact of this great artist.
Toti Soler, guitar
Arnau Figueres, percussion
Get to Màquina! plays Màquina!
To see the effect and impact of Màquina!, one of the most important formations in the development of rock in Spain, we recover the original repertoire of this legendary band. For this milestone was mounted Get to Màquina! which brought Màquina! original member as Jordi Batiste and Emili Baleriola with musicians of other generations, among whom were members of Asimetric and others. An experience that was a hit with audiences and critics. All this happened in the theater of the CCCB of Barcelona during the days of BCNmp7 dedicated to progressive rock of the seventies in Spain.
Tete Montoliu at SomAquí
AT the program Som Aquí presented and directed by Oriol Carreras devoting Tete Montoliu section from the part of his career less known, especially Latin music and bolero.
Manolo Bolao Tribute "No puedo estar sin ti"
The special vinyl edition of the album "Manolo Bolao Quartet" (Bolao-Collection / Petit Indie) presented at Espai Xocolat of Palma de Mallorca. The edition of this work was to pay tribute and memory to one of the pioneers of the electric jazz guitar in Spain, Manolo Bolao. For this occasion, besides Bolao claim the figure of his disciples and friends gathered to version some songs. In this case it is "No puedo estar sin ti" (Can't be without you).
Vicente Amigo, Tierra
In World 1 Music (106) I had the opportunity to interview Vicente Amigo in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. While he was scratching the guitar strings we talked about his latest work, Tierra, an album that goes beyond flamenco and where Amigo, once again proves that his language is universal and transcends borders. Furthermore, in this work, Amigo had a the collaboration of the great Guy Fletcher (Dire Straits, Mark Knopfler, Roxy Music, Tina Turner ...) and regular collaboratiors of Fletcher: Dunny Cummings, Donald Shaw ...
Bolao Collection
I am happy to report that we have finally managed to advance the dream of Bolao Collection. In recent years I have found the vital need to develop this project. After moving
Zeleste at SomAquí
My section at TV program SomAquí. In this day I dedicated the section to the history of Zeleste. This year 40 years ago that he local opened and marked a time history of music scene.
Xavier Cugat at Somaquí
Here, the link to my section of the program Somaquí devoted to "maestro" Xavier Cugat.
La leyenda del tiempo, Camarón
Looking back is my section of the journal World 1 Music (n. 105) dedicated to an historical LP.
