Mayte Martin: Al Cantar a Manuel

Martín, Mayte

WV 468087

Mayte Martin has been described as one of the most important flamenco voices of her generation, but really this does not do her or her music justice. Her voice has a rich, emotive, haunting quality that appeals way beyond the realms of flamenco.
Mayte has been performing for 35 years but only recording for the last 16 of those. This new album, a homage to the Spanish writer and poet Manuel Alcántara who died in 2007, is only her sixth in all. Alcántara s words (from poems selected by the singer) are set to music - acoustic guitar, violin, bass and percussion - composed and arranged by Mayte. The heartfelt passion she feels for the poet s works are evident in the rich vocal performances she conjures.
This is the strongest album yet by an artist worthy of recognition by the widest audience possible.

CD

World music

World Village

11-05-2010

713746808723