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Kate -> RE: Estrella por tangos (Dec. 13 2007 3:13:41)
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ORIGINAL: Estevan
It's an interesting book, but he makes no pretense of objectivity, and has some rather harsh opinions
Robin's book is very personal and you can see his personal taste leans towards the puro gitano style. I dont think it's a harsh criticism of Estrella's singing and he's certainly not alone in this opinion, there are many in Spain who say the same. Estrella has a sweet voice, not like the Gitana voice say of her contemporary Marina Heredía. They would often come together to the Eshavira and sing till the wee hours and it was interesting to compare their styles. Sadly Marina's recording contract obliged her to sing the poppy rumbas, tangos which most people know her by whereas Estrella had her father producing and much more control of what would be released. The record company had to be pressured to release her second album the popular folky Calle del Agua which they did in the end but with no promotion at all. The production of her first album was very pop and did very well because of that.
The video posted was nice to see as I was there that night. Harold was doing the sound. It was amazing to see La Golandrina singing and, incredibly, dancing as well considering she's around 90, in fact when I told people later that I had seen her dance I was told by almost everyone that she was dead and I had to be mistaken. So here now is the proof. She walked into the cave aided by two sticks and was gently led to a seat, but once the juerga got going she took to the floor and danced. The other elderly lady dancing is La Salvaje, mother of La Porrona, there is a great photo of her with Bill Clinton hanging in La Porrona's cave. He looks scared stiff !!!
Thanks for posting,
Kate
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