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Spanish Music Lover

06/29/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I bought this CD in Granada, Spain, in July of 2001. I bought it because I had heard "Me Ponga Colorada" on the bus everyday and the lady at the CD store played several of the songs for me. I was instantly hooked. It's a mixture of Arabic, flamenco and modern pop sounds. The girls sing in unison in a Sevillana-like style, typical of Andalucia, where the girls grew up. It might sound strange to American ears at first, but once you're used to the style, you can really feel the depth of the music. I find the music and melodic lyrics captivating! I'm always looking for something different musically, and in the last 10 years have had to turn to other cultures to find creative music. This album is the girls' first effort, and in my opinion they are off to a terrific start!"