Qawwali Flamenco review

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JasonM

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From: Baltimore

Qawwali Flamenco review

I just picked up this two CD + DVD album. I give it two thumbs up.

Qawwali Flamenco was some sort of concert held in 2005 with Poveda, Duquende, Chicuelo, and a Qawwali singer and band. I guess it was supposed to be some sort of "mega event" and the first merging of flamenco and qawwali.
To be frank, I could care less what it was.

The music is not a fusion of these two genres, which I think may have detered some people from buying it. Although Poveda, Duke, and Chicuelo participate in at least one of the Qawwali tracks.

A very good flamenco performance by the trio. Chicuelo's playing is suburb. Better than his playing on Duke's last album. I really think that these guys sound so much better live anyway. I eat this live stuff up. As far as the Qawwali music goes, its actually pretty good.

I had never even heard of Qawwali before. The singing is not harsh, mostly major key, with a sort of african, and drone element to it. Very cool. I can respect the singers talent too.

Anyway, I don't think you will be disappointed. But I won't refund your 40 bucks if you are.

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Niklas

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From: Finland (Living in Dublin)

RE: Qawwali Flamenco review (in reply to JasonM)

I personally realy enjoyed the DVD. The qawwali singer Faiz al Faiz is amazing! Incredible voice. Duquende and Poveda do a great job there also.

There was a link to a video of a part of the DVD on flameco-teacher.com but I can't find it anymore. Pitty since it was my favourite piece of the DVD. Anyone have it somewhere?

I recommend it. There is some flamenco there (atleast on the CDs there is a alegria, solea por buleria and a buleria which are all good) and the qawwali is an interesting experience. I realy enjoyed listening and watching. And if nothing else, you get a good glimpse a Chicuelo's playing (which is also superb).

Niklas

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chinito

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RE: Qawwali Flamenco review (in reply to JasonM)

Cool to hear about this album. Niklas, I found the link to the flamenco-teacher clip:

http://www.dailymotion.com/visited/search/qawwali%20-%20flamenco/video/x8wco_qawwali-flamenco

Great stuff. Faiz is a powerhouse! I like the transitions between qawwali and flamenco and the call-and-answer passages by the strong male chorus.

Do you know where the concert was filmed? Really dramatic architecture. Totally matches the feel of the performance.

-Jake.

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musicalgrant

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RE: Qawwali Flamenco review (in reply to JasonM)

very nice i love their scale..they have so many more notes than us westerners

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