AIRES - SIMPLEMENTE AIRES (2006)

Flamenco fusion with a little Cuban rhythm

Hector Rodriguez Voz 1,3,4,7,8
Maylin Cejudo Voz 2,5
Yoan Yabor Voz 3,6; guitarra lider y accompañante
Danny Torres Caja flamenca
Daniel Torres Bajo 1,3,7,8
Pavel Hernandez Bajo 2,4,5,6,
Dennis Torres Congas 1,4,6; bongos 8; percusion menor
Douglas Torres Congas 2,3,5,7
Yamina Torres Todos los teclados
Nayrovis Garcia Taconeos y palmas 1,8
Yuneysi Arnedo, Hector Rodriguez Yoan Yabor Y Ulises Menocal Palmas
Luis Manuel Laurencio (volcalista Yumuri) Coros 1,3,6,8
Estrellas Invitados: Samuel Formell (Bateria 3 Y 6); Timbal 8; Jesus Abreu Y Papin Congas 8; Pablo Menendez; Guitarra Electrica 6; Javier Zalba - Saxo Alto 3; Cesar "Pupi" Pedroso - Asesoramiento Musical 8; Juan De La Cruz Antomarchi "Coto" - Tres 8; Orla

 

 

Aires Simplemente Aires (2006) 01-Procuro olvidarte

Aires Simplemente Aires (2006) 02-Ven a mì

Aires Simplemente Aires (2006) 03-Nos vamos de la mano

Aires Simplemente Aires (2006) 04-Entre tus brazos

Aires Simplemente Aires (2006) 05-Sabor a miel

Aires Simplemente Aires (2006) 06-La rumba de Elias

Aires Simplemente Aires (2006) 07-Dos gardenias

Aires Simplemente Aires (2006) 08-Gitana sin igual

 

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review by Bruce Polin - courtesy www.descarga.com

Here's a beautiful project, a hybrid really, of Spanish Flamenco and Cuban sensibility. Stated succinctly in the liners: "...una fiesta de la fusión del flamenco con la música cubana, de las cuerdas de la guitarra, con los cueros del tambor." Aires was founded in 1995 by the dancer and Spanish choreographer Paz Díaz, and has been under the creative direction of Ulises Menocal since 2003. Rather than rigidly conforming only to the parameters of traditional Flamenco, Aires uses the form in an evolutionary manner — especially apparent on the track "Gitana Sin Igual." Recorded at the Abdala Studios in Havana, Simplemente Aires features some well known Cuban musicians as guests, including Samuel Formel, Los Papines, Cesar "Pupi" Pedroso, Orlando Valle "Maraca" and others. Also with Novel Voz and Luis Manuel Laurencio (volcalist for Yumuri) on coro on several tracks.
Recommended. (BP, 2006-08-21)

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