Spanish Singer María José Llergo's Flamenco Has Roots And Wings

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English - March 28, 2024 15:55 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 126 ratings
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Spanish singer and songwriter Maria José Llergo grew up in the region of Andalucia, the home of flamenco music, where she learned violin, and listened to her grandfather sing. From these roots, she grows her own flamenco - and it has "wings" - the sounds of contemporary pop, R&B, and electronica to augment and transform the style. Where there could be flamenco guitar and the "torn throat" crying vocals of flamenco singing, her music is soaring and buoyant global pop, showcasing her instrument - her voice. Maria José Llergo and her band perform in-studio. - Caryn Havlik

Set list: 1. Juramento 2. SuperPoder 3. Aprendiendo A Volar

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