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Cigala's first!, Juil 16 2004
Since so many people are crazy about Lágrimas Negras, some might be wondering about this, Cigala's only other cd currently availible on Amazon. I'm a fan of his since this first album so I can tell you a little. This cd came out in 1998 (not 2000). Half of the songs are more traditional flamenco palos (bulerías, fandangos, martinete, etc) and the other songs are more like flamenco influenced, mixed with pop but fresh and memorable. Diego's voice is younger here, but he already sounds really good and the material is strong overall. You can tell he has big ears and is interested in trying things out, testing the air, ready to stretch his wings. There's lots of stars, really his friends, playing with him here, Paquete, Negri and Ardilla (who produced it) from Barberia del Sur, Chaboli and Bandolero from Joaquin Cortes' band on percussion, and Tomatito on one cut.I think his next album, Entre Vareta y Canasta, from 2000, is Cigala's masterpiece so far. More stripped down, more flamenco, his voice stronger, more fearless, more commanding, more menacing, more melismatic. Fantastic. This is the record to get. There are also many highlights on his other two cds. Teatro Real (2002) is a powerful live recording with just him and his guitarist Niño Josele. On Corren Tempos de Alegría (2001) he recorded with Bebo Valdes for the first time. The front cover of this cd, with Cigala sitting on a gold throne wearing a white ruffled shirt under a black suit with Adidas, a fluffy "Milhouse" dog at his feet, and that expression on his face, is pure genius. This is probably the best cover art on a flamenco cd since Ray Heredia's album. Check these records out. And congrats Diego on your continued success!
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