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La danza en mi corazon features 12 tunes, 11 composed by Omar Torrez, some are solo and others feature his acoustic band, Orpheus. The album is more than a compilation of tunes. Omar calls the style of this CD "flamenco soul and groove". It is a dramatic work of art that opens with a with a sensuous muse's reflections giving way to a very "macho" Latin jazz tune (El Toro) and continues to build up to a fiery stage, featuring a spicy blend of unparalleled flamenco guitar and Latin/Middle Eastern rhythms. It also includes the Mexican revolutionary classic "Llorona" a version that would be tough to top. It all culminates in a fiery duel between Omar on the Spanish guitar and Mario Butkovic on the doumbek, backed by other Orpheus members. This is a delightful display of instrumental virtuosity that compels the listener to dance and dance. La danza en mi corazon, which is produced by Omar Torrez on his own label and co-produced by the legendary Dennis MacKay, has already sold over 4,000 copies without the benefit of any airplay or distribution.