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Delta_Slider -> Seeking Silverio (Jan. 31 2012 15:52:38)

I just finished reading this historical novel by Paco Sevilla. I found it to be very interesting and it gave me a ton of perspective on the origins of flamenco. Best of all it wasn't written like a text book. Very readable. Anyone else read it? Opinions?

Near the end the author reports that Chacón decided to begin singing the cante in Castilian Spanish rather than the slang/gypsy/whatever that was a part of the traditional way. Does anyone know what the current trend is? Did Chacón's idea catch on? The author does not elaborate further on this.



Tomrocker -> RE: Seeking Silverio (Jan. 31 2012 22:31:30)

i read the interview with the writer:http://www.flamencobooks.com/article02.shtml
and sound great book. i'll order it and may be we can discuss later about it. thank you for sharing this.



runner -> RE: Seeking Silverio (Feb. 1 2012 23:28:41)

I also greatly enjoyed reading Seeking Silverio; in fact, I've read it twice. Paco Sevilla does a great job of bringing late 19th-century Andalusia alive, as well as the flamenco of that era. I can also strongly recommend Sevilla's biography of Carmen Amaya, Queen of the Gypsies, which also serves as an excellent history of the flamenco of the first half of the 20th century. This is with special emphasis on the traveling troupes of performers who were largely responsible for bringing flamenco into the consciousness of the rest of Europe and America.

runner



Delta_Slider -> RE: Seeking Silverio (Feb. 2 2012 7:52:46)

Hey Runner, glad to hear the good review on the Amaya bio. I wasn't too interested until I read a review that basically said it's a history of flamenco as well, including a whole chapter on Sabicas. Sounds good, I'll have to get it soon. Sounds like it kind of picks up a bit after Seeking Silverio.



runner -> RE: Seeking Silverio (Feb. 2 2012 13:30:50)

Scott, I guarantee that you will find the Amaya bio a treasure trove of fascinating information/history of the flamenco of the first half of the last century. Sevilla is an excellent writer, and knows his subject inside-out. Queen of the Gypsies is the centerpiece of Sevilla's trilogy of works covering the evolution of flamenco from the beginnings of the cafe cantante period, then its spread via the artists of the traveling troupes, and ending with the era of PdL. Great stuff, and essential for a solid understanding of this fantastic art form! Enjoy!

runner



estebanana -> RE: Seeking Silverio (Feb. 2 2012 14:36:49)

It's too bad he did not call it Desperately Seeking Silverio....[;)][;)]



Paul Magnussen -> RE: Seeking Silverio (Feb. 2 2012 16:40:08)

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Sounds good, I'll have to get it soon.


Don’t get it from Amazon: Paco Sevilla stopped dealing with them directly, and the prices are inflated. Here‘s the link his site leads to:

http://www.flamencobooks.com/order.shtml



Delta_Slider -> RE: Seeking Silverio (Feb. 3 2012 14:41:45)

Hey Runner, that sounds perfect, just the era I would like to learn more about. I saw some talk around here about PdL. What is PdL??

Paul, thanks for the tip, I did eventually find his site a few weeks ago and was glad to see the more reasonable prices. Also, thanks for all the very helpful reviews on Amazon which have helped me find good resources for learning and listening.



runner -> RE: Seeking Silverio (Feb. 4 2012 14:00:05)

PdL = Paco de Lucia



Paul Magnussen -> RE: Seeking Silverio (Feb. 4 2012 19:50:15)

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thanks for all the very helpful reviews on Amazon which have helped me find good resources for learning and listening.


You’re welcome. The occasional comments like this, that show me I’m not writing in a vacuum, mean more than you might imagine.



Richard Jernigan -> RE: Seeking Silverio (Feb. 4 2012 20:25:17)

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ORIGINAL: Paul Magnussen

quote:

thanks for all the very helpful reviews on Amazon which have helped me find good resources for learning and listening.


You’re welcome. The occasional comments like this, that show me I’m not writing in a vacuum, mean more than you might imagine.


I second the motion, Paul. I've found your Amazon reviews to be informative and useful. Keep up the good work.

...and I enjoyed "Seeking Silverio". Much of the info in it is factual, as detailed in the author's notes. The novel format makes it good reading.

RNJ



Delta_Slider -> RE: Seeking Silverio (Feb. 7 2012 4:08:25)

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PdL = Paco de Lucia


Ah jeez, well that's embarrassing! :)



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