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JasonM -> Qawwali Flamenco review (Nov. 8 2006 22:16:13)
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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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