JBASHORUN -> RE: Flamenco nuevo cool or uncool ? (Jul. 30 2006 13:49:35)
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These days "Nuevo-Flamenco" is just a term for Spanish influenced music. or even just "Spanishy" or "Latin-influenced" music. The range of artists that come under this genre is really quite wide. Usually they play rumbas, because thats the simplest and most accessible format. Ricardo once said that Neuvo Flamenco owes more to Latin-American music than to Flamenco Puro. often Nuevo Flamenco guitarists even use plectrums, which is a faux pas in Puro terms. As for being sloppy, well thats a matter of opinion. some are sloppy but some are good, catchy songs. Strunz & Farah, Rodrigo Y Gabriela, etc. these guys are talented musicians, even if they just play 4/4 rhythms. And sometimes its good to hear simple, catchy songs instead of complex "masterpieces". Do you look down on guys like Jon Boyes for not playing Puro? I hope not, as it would be childish. Sometimes I put on Rod & Gab or Strunz & Farah, and even my parents can appreciate the music at the dinner table... Thats something I cannot always say for Flamenco Puro. Jb PS: is it cool? No cooler than Flamenco Puro, but much cooler than rap music!
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