Gypsy Flamenco – Melbourne (Code – 671KF)
The band plays street Flamenco style, Rumba Flamenca with virtuosity and authenticity. Duelling flamenco guitars, fretless bass, percussion drive the Afro-Cuban rhythms; vocals, guitar and oud sing the haunting flamenco melody lines. “The words don’t matter when Ovejero sings” his voice is “mystical pure, heart-wrenching emotion”.
The members are from Spanish/ Romani, Turkish, Italian and Aussie backgrounds use this progressive flamenco style for their own compositions and arrangements, weaving in Latin, traditional flamenco and Moorish influences. The breath-taking energy, upbeat rhythms and soulful melodies spell gypsy fiesta every performance.