Rubén Pozo - Vampiro - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Scotch Broom Collective - Insects And Water [CASSETTES] date 09/12/2025

The fiery passion and color of flamenco guitar is joined by the pure, haunting tones of the Native American flute in this first blending of music from Native and Spanish America. Ruben Romero's exciting guitar rhythms are accented by the Afro-Cuban percussion of Tony Redhouse (of the Navajo) and the jazz flavored bass lines of John Murray. Robert Tree Cody (Dakota-Maricopa) creates soulful and emotional flute melodies that capture the spirit of both the gypsy heart of Spain and the mysterious traditions of Native America.

Ruben Blades' concept MIXTURA exposes the hope that people will accept music, no matter what the genre is, provided it is done with quality and professionalism. All albums today limit themselves to a specific musical direction, to fill a specific market niche. It is an economic imperative, not an artistic one. SWING! Features jazz songs complemented with a couple of salsa tunes whose arrangements are very reminiscent of the swing era itself.