Re: [acid-jazz] Ojos de Brujo

From: Dr. Axel Barcelo Aspeitia -- Investigador (abarcelo@minerva.filosoficas.unam.mx)
Date: Mon Nov 04 2002 - 18:23:53 CET

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    Hi,

    Yes, I had the chance to catch them live as part of the Radical Mestizo
    Festival, here in Mexico City (April 21). They played for free at the
    Zocalo, i.e. the main city square, right between the federal government
    building and the national cathedral. They sounded more arabic than latin,
    but they blended well their hiphop elements. It was odd to see flamenco
    dancing one second and breakdancing the next. I had a great time.
    Actually, I went there with my parents and they enjoyed it as well, fort
    whatever that is worth. Still, I agree that they are good, but not great.
    Except for a few tracks on La Mala Rodriguez debut album, I have heard
    little blending between flamenco and hip hop. Anyone has other suggestions
    on this direction?

    Dr. Axel Arturo Barcelo Aspeitia

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    On Mon, 4 Nov 2002, Park, James R S wrote:

    > Hello guys. I'd like to bring to your attention the Spanish number Ojos de
    > Brujo. This is hip-hop vs. Flamenco (or jipjop as some have called it)
    > hailing from Barcelona. I picked their latest (second?) album "Bari" a few
    > weeks ago and it's been growing on me since; although it is not THAT great
    > it is a good effort nevertheless. The standout tune has to be "Zambra" worth
    > the whole Lp on itself. Good beats matched up with flamenco-rapping and
    > Spanish guitars and sitars all wrapped up in one. Nice.
    >
    > Anyone else has any comments on this?
    >
    > Cheers.
    >
    >

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