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svilian -> Rafael Riqueni (Oct. 7 2014 9:46:45)

Rafael Riqueni has performed with great success in the Flamenco Bienal and there are rumours of a new album this year, this would be his first album since 1996.

There is also a new website.

www.rafael-riqueni.com


This is great news, I think he is the greatest after Paco.



Don Dionisio -> RE: Rafael Riqueni (Oct. 7 2014 12:16:34)

You're so right, svilian! Thanks for the information. And there will be a new album!

Here is an excerpt from an interview with him (Oct. 7th) in ABC:
http://sevilla.abc.es/cultura/musica/20140930/sevi-entrevista-rafael-riqueni-201409301137.html
(translation by me)
How are you, maestro?
"I am enjoying very good health and good stability with my bipolar disorder.
With the help of my doctor, XX, I am feeling fantastic. Phenomenal."
...And artistically?
"Artistically-with great excitement, playing many hours. I think what makes me happy is pleasing the audience as well as enjoying what I'm playing."
Are you continuing to enjoy yourself?
Yes, I'm trying to do that. I try to forget about technique and focus more on expression, even though the guitar has such a technical aspect to it, it's musical expression that is the peak of inspiration. That is the most important thing."
..........
"El nuevo disco es un paseo por todos los rincones del Parque descritos con la guitarra" (The new CD is a stroll past all the corners of Maria Luisa Park as told by the guitar).



Guest -> RE: Rafael Riqueni (Oct. 7 2014 12:33:21)

Thank you svillian for the info - hopefully some footage may appear from the bienal
Appreciate the translation Don - also good to hear a speak out on the disorder, great to know the support is there as it is often lacking with Bi Polar conditions - many more years of music to come hopefully

Such a great player and composer - one of a kind
Looking forward to the release

Just reading up a bit online it is stated several times he had collaborated with Anouar Brahem ( a favourite musician )
Anyone aware of any recording or witnessed this collaboration ?



svilian -> RE: Rafael Riqueni (Oct. 7 2014 13:04:03)

I think they made a concert toguether.



svilian -> RE: Rafael Riqueni (Oct. 7 2014 13:06:22)

It sounds familiar that they did a concert together during the Seville expo in 1992, as I can remenber, but I can´t be 100% sure



Guest -> RE: Rafael Riqueni (Oct. 7 2014 14:01:25)

Another ephemeral performance
Could only imagine the meeting of these players
Thank you for the reply



mark indigo -> RE: Rafael Riqueni (Oct. 17 2014 12:14:38)

i had seen the website, and also a video from a bodega of seemingly all new stuff (not on youtube, and a can't find or remember where now...), but didn't know about album - pls update if you find out more.



mark indigo -> RE: Rafael Riqueni (Oct. 17 2014 12:16:12)

good for him to speak out about personal stuff, after so many rumours and stories about him. Hope he can keep working, look forward to hearing it if he puts out a new album.



Issam -> RE: Rafael Riqueni (Oct. 17 2014 16:18:59)

Bienal 2014:

http://vimeo.com/107598198




svilian -> RE: Rafael Riqueni (Nov. 26 2014 16:53:29)

Fantastic! Riqueni at the Bienal 2014, pro shot

https://vimeo.com/112797776



tele -> RE: Rafael Riqueni (Nov. 26 2014 19:03:26)

quote:

ORIGINAL: svilian

Fantastic! Riqueni at the Bienal 2014, pro shot

https://vimeo.com/112797776


monster playing



pink -> RE: Rafael Riqueni (Nov. 26 2014 21:56:43)

monster playing
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'' Si '' !!



Paul Magnussen -> RE: Rafael Riqueni (Nov. 26 2014 23:01:59)

quote:

Another ephemeral performance


Are you sure ephemeral is the word you want?

If so, you’ve lost me.



Guest -> RE: Rafael Riqueni (Nov. 27 2014 0:29:33)

Figure it is - but thanks Paul


synonyms: transitory, transient, fleeting, passing, short-lived, momentary, brief, short, cursory, temporary, impermanent, short-term;

Meant by his collaboration with brahem


Or - man I would have loved to have seen or heard that - [;)]



Morante -> RE: Rafael Riqueni (Nov. 27 2014 10:44:11)

should have thought "phenomenal" would be more appropriate[;)]



Guest -> RE: Rafael Riqueni (Nov. 28 2014 1:12:23)

quote:



should have thought "phenomenal" would be more appropriate

Not sure about that
It probably was but If no one here actually witnessed it or no one recorded it - it seems to remain in the world of transitory undocumented performances - like Hendrix and miles Davis etc
Hopefully someone out there saw this - until then we can only imagine - figure most musical performances are ephemeral , sometimes we get lucky and someone presses record or writes a review - till then we are pretty short on descriptive words

Or - if a tree falls in the woods etc etc

I'm sticking to my use of adjectives



barblackmore -> RE: Rafael Riqueni (Nov. 28 2014 10:27:26)

I´d really love to see the Riqueni-Brahem recording
But it´s true that many amazing musical meetings are lost forever
Has anyone EVER heard the Pepe Habichuela-Don Cherry meeting? You can read about it on every Pepe´s bio



svilian -> RE: Rafael Riqueni (Nov. 28 2014 17:31:51)

Have you guys check the video? It´s not that video with Canales shot with a mobile phone. It´s a pro shot of Riqueni together with Manolo Franco and Paco Jarana playing "Amarguras". I am surprised no one is saying anything about it, the song is great


https://vimeo.com/112797776



tele -> RE: Rafael Riqueni (Jan. 24 2015 16:58:34)

just discovered this, incredible!



pink -> RE: Rafael Riqueni (Jan. 24 2015 22:54:50)

Best you get yourself the album......awesomeness, will blow ones testicles off and some [;)]

Best

pink



tele -> RE: Rafael Riqueni (Jan. 24 2015 23:58:04)

quote:

ORIGINAL: pink

Best you get yourself the album......awesomeness, will blow ones testicles off and some [;)]

Best

pink


Too lazy to buy, but it's on spotify with his other albums[:)]



Richard Jernigan -> RE: Rafael Riqueni (Jan. 26 2015 2:56:39)

quote:

ORIGINAL: pink

Best you get yourself the album......awesomeness, will blow ones testicles off and some [;)]

Best

pink


I was listening to the Youtube clip on my good speakers, saying to myself, "Why don't I own this album?" Amazon only had it at an outrageous price, but I ordered anyhow. Then on the Youtube clip the orchestra came galumphing in like a herd of dancing elephants.

I cancelled the order.

RNJ



chester -> RE: Rafael Riqueni (Jan. 26 2015 4:30:50)

quote:

ORIGINAL: tele

quote:

ORIGINAL: pink

Best you get yourself the album......awesomeness, will blow ones testicles off and some [;)]

Best

pink


Too lazy to buy, but it's on spotify with his other albums[:)]

Unfortunately his best album - 'flamenco', doesn't seem to be on it. That's one you should buy.



Argaith -> RE: Rafael Riqueni (Jan. 26 2015 11:03:16)

I have the 'Maestros' too; never get bored of listening to it.

A



liv -> RE: Rafael Riqueni (Jan. 26 2015 14:47:17)

I agree, the album "flamenco" is one of the best modern flamenco solo albums ever made. Grab it if you get the chance!



tele -> RE: Rafael Riqueni (Jan. 26 2015 20:53:10)

Thanks, just listened it through(on youtube though, don't even know where I can buy the album) and even when it was great I don't think it's better than Riqueni's other albums, every album has it's own magic[:)]



mark indigo -> RE: Rafael Riqueni (Feb. 16 2015 18:42:09)

quote:

Unfortunately his best album - 'flamenco', doesn't seem to be on it. That's one you should buy.


never re-released on cd, so you can only buy it on second-hand vinyl....

but where is the new album then? anyone got any news?



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