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Gipsy Kings is Spanish Music at its best

Advantages: Great uplifting and up tempo music
Disadvantages: None

...songs that feature on their greatest hits. Gipsy King like Bob Marley, in my opinion, are in a league of their own and once people hear their song Bombeleo , they will realise that they have heard it before. Although I only speak a few words of spanish, I don’t beleive it is needed to appreciate the guitar mastery and the warm, acoustic tones and variety this album offers. I remember initially listening to Gipsy King in the 90’s when I worked at ...
...world. I now have the CD and it often keeps me company on long journeys and the drive to work. The group has a great voice and the music often whisks me often to a a warm, meditarranean climate. I close my eyes(not while i’m driving) and can imagine myself in an exotic, hot country with the sounds of the sea and the feel of sand beneath my feet. The music is very uplighting and its acoustic excellence and dulcet tones can be appreciated by people ...

frankfemale 29.07.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Greatest Hits - Gipsy Kings

My own personal folk heaven.

Advantages: Inspirational playing, clever arrangements, and a purity of purpose.
Disadvantages: Probably not for everyone.

Nic Jones has always been in the background of my life. From my earliest days we had a cassette tape of this fine album on our trips to the Lake District, and Nic's sonorous tones make that landscape come alive. Regarded by many folkies as Nic's best album, this was recorded at the zenith of his career, just two years before his tragic car accident. Unable to play since then, subsequent releases have been taken from live recordings at gigs and festivals, ...
...and arrangements at their peak. On Nic's playing, I have to say something that may sound over-enthusiastic. His ability to play rhythm and melody simultaneously is hard to match, even today. The depth of sound his guitar style creates is simply spell-binding, especially on his Canadee-I-O. Much of this album is related to the sea in one shape or another, and creates highly evocative images of the hardships of cold (The Little Pot Stove) and the ...

RowanBirtwater 27.10.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Penguin Eggs - Nic Jones

Scottish meets Salsa??? It can't be!

Advantages: Passionate music that will have you dancing all night! They've been in films to!
Disadvantages: Would have been better to have more tracks

...lively and passionate music) 2. El Sol De La noche (Meaning the Midnight sun, a very traditonal love song with a salsa twist) 3. Guajira Sin Sol (Starts of slow and acoustic then goes immediately into jazz) 4. Elaugua De La Vida (Meaning: Water Of Life. The most scottish song, one of my favorites, it plays an accordion with a jazz band!) 5. Whisky Con Ron (The most relaxing one and calmest. It has alot of folk and jazz, if you know spanish, it ...
...sun!) 6. Ave Maria De Escolia Medley (Meaning:Hail Mary of Scotland Medley. This has every genre mentioned playing from acousitc, to folk to jazz to scottish!) 7. Maestro (Meaning:Maestro. The jazziest song on the album. The voice talent are incredible with this one) 8. Adios Adios (Meaning:Farewell Farewell. A piano playing althrough this one and singing with a jazz drum beat in the backround. A love song with a calm beat) 9. Auld Lang Syne ...

scotlandizdabest 13.08.2007 · Read full review
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Review of El Agua De La Vida - Salsa Celtica

Excellent 2nd album - but see her live!

Advantages: Fantastic 2nd Album
Disadvantages: Can't Copy CD onto computer

...the youngest talented stars of Fado and she is to certain extent developing the art in her own fashion. But make no mistake, her performance of this music renders a well seasoned maturity in the art. Her voice simply sends shudders down my spine. I bought "Fado Curvo" after hearing her first album- 'Fado em mim'. Her fabulous, earthy voice is beautifully set off by settings that vary from traditional to innovative. The haunting "Menino do Bairro ...

shindymindy 14.06.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Fado Curvo - Mariza

Talent & Originality in 'Traditional' Folk Duo

Advantages: Cara's beautifully clear voice
Disadvantages: Starts to sound a little samey after a while.

I first heard Cara Dillon's songbird voice on Radio 2's folk night and was stunned by its clarity and pitch. Her voice really is a delight to listen to - and rest assured, having seen her perform live I can vouch that it is not 'computer-enhanced' but completely natural. The folk and folk-style tunes are either written by or arranged by Cara's partner Sam Lakeman who accompanies her on piano and guitar. The arrangements are unique and interesting, ...
...is the Colour, to which Cara brings life and a breath of fresh air. I feel I must applaud the talent of Sam Lakeman, whose name should have been alongside Cara's on this album, as I believe it is his accomplished arranging and producing talents that truly make this album, but neither can Cara's stunning Irish voice be dismissed out of hand! Other notable tracks: Green Grows the Laurel - another highly original arrangement, and Lark in the Clear ...

lizdavies 08.01.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Cara Dillon - Cara Dillon