Cante Gitano - Gypsy Flamenco from Andalusia
is a digital recording of an authentic late-night Gypsy flamenco session, featuring singers
Jose de la Tomasa
,
Maria la Burra
, and
Maria Solea
. This is the real thing, the heart and soul of flamenco laid bare on eight intoxicating selections. The first seven pieces feature the individual singers, including two by the mighty
, perhaps the best of the bunch. The last piece, a collection of bulerias with all singers contributing, is a 22-minute epic of rarely heard intensity that caps off this lively maximum-length disc. Thrilling guitar accompaniment throughout is provided by brothers
Paco del Gastor
and
Juan del Gastor
. ~ Myles Boisen, Roots & Rhythm