Chambao

Some people don't like it as much as the older albums, but I think is very good, very calm, and definitely more like poetry, I like it a lot.

I have been playing this CD over and over again, always hearing new things and changing my mind on which song is my favorite. I am a Chambao fan, and this ranks with their best. Truly a winner!

This is my 3rd Chambao album, after "Pokito a Poko" and "Endorfinas en la mente", and this one is the first to disappoint. Maybe not hugely, but a little.

Melodies have gotten simpler, the Spanish flavor and perky melodies, rhythms and harmonies are replaced with smooth listening, and I suspect broader accessibility. Wonderful flamenco syncopation, while present on the background, is largely overpowered by a more typical 4/4 beats.

I can see how this album climbed to 7th place, as it's probably more generally accessible, but the soul of Chambao so present in her previous albums seems sadly, at large.

Miles away from their previous CDs. The other ones are really really good.
For those of you who liked them, you should also look for Bebe. Her first (and only) CD is quite wonderful. Very powerful.
Paulo

Wonderful, new harmonies on flamenco-based songs. Only one song I didn't care for, highly recommend it!

I love this cd. Every song is great. I am a fan of traditional flamenco, and this flamenco fusion sound is wonderful. I listen to this cd over and over.

This Cd takes me back to Malaga beach en my querida Spain. It is Flamenco chill. You can lay back with a lover sip a cool drink and let it play. Chambao is romantic, relaxing and fun.

I bought this CD trusting the comments made by people who bought it, but honestly the last one from Chambao, "Pokito a Poko" is better than this one....This is not bad, either.

I have yet to get the album, but I recently heard "Ahi Estas Tu" play as a theme for the Adulucia (Spain) tourism commercial currently playing on CNN. I was floored. Then I got the full song. Wow -- what a refined and soothing melody and what an incredible voice the lead singer has, unlike anything I've ever heard and so much better than so much of the "music" coming out of the US these days. It's beautiful, compelling me to write my first ever comment on Amazon. I look forward to hearing more from this impressive band.

I had never imagined what would a blend of flamenco and electronic chillout music sound like. Chambao is the answer. I just picked up their "Endorfina's en la Mente" album during a recent trip to Spain. In it, they've managed to combine the two genres in a completely natural way that they first explored a couple of years before, in their contribution to the compilation "Flamenco Chill".

The entire album is packed with song after song of catchy tunes that balance the handclapping, guitars and chorus singing typical from flamenco, with background electronic keyboards that provide a lounge-like atmosphere. The singer reminds a lot of the vocalist from the US band Si Se and the whole production is bound to transport you to Spanish lands by the Mediterranean Sea... with tapas and nice wine.

This is Flamenco Pop and it's great. Uplifting, uptempo songs flow one to the next. All in spanish so I don't know what they are saying. The woman's voice sounds a lot like Nelly Fertado, she looks like her too. I have both their albums and Love them! I bought Endorfinas En La Mente and Goodwill and thought it looked cool. I was right! What a steal!

Fantastic sound, great chillout. Pokito a Poko and Sueno y muero (especially) are fantastic!

Chambao is actually means a thatched beach hut. I've been a fan of the group from Malaga since Flamenco Chill and bought all their albums, falling in love with each one. They are seriously talented.

The band have never stayed put, always presenting fresh variations on their music. However this album seems to have less "je ne sais quoi" than the others, somewhat more mediocre as if the spirit of Chambao has been watered down a little. It would be exaggerating things to say Chambao have gone "Hollywood" - make no mistake - this is an album that any fan will play again and again enjoying, but I just hope their next album captures or evolves more of the fun rich flavour of their earlier work. This album also lacks any male vocals, which although not the most perfect vocals, they were in moderation and added extra flavour to the older albums.

It's as if someone in Marketing has had a meeting. Too smooth. Part of the vivaciousness, fun, roughness, passion that I love has turned much more restaurant-background-music-friendly.

If you have all the other albums, this is a worthy addition. I just hope Chambao read this and follow their hearts more with their next album because they are geniuses; they have made so many fantastic songs.

I'm going to see them perform in Septemeber which I'm excited about like a kid on Christmas eve. But to sum up this album, if I knew that they were going to play only songs from this album I would not be travelling 3 hours to go see them. I would go if they were in my hometown.

Well it very pleasant that a fresh wave of music comes from Barcelona streets to our homes all over the world. I don't where know these band is coming from but it is clear that Ojos De Brujos opened the way for them. So thinking of that i have to say that they can't reach Ojos De Brujos emotional "breaks" at all .They seem to put this record in market just to win benefits from Ojos succes till now .

This CD is a rich tapestry of sound that stiches jazz rhythms, electronica sensibilities, Middle Eastern elements with the passion of Flamenco results in a fresh approach to an avenue tried by many but not as good as on this disc. Part of the success of this Spanish groups sound is the chill factor and the captivating vocals by M del Mar del Rodriquez's voice that is full of intense emotion. Her sensous voice cries out with powerful feelings and mixes well with the guitar and chorus of Eduardo Casan who is the apparent other leader of the group. The group reminds me of B-Tribe at times but there is more of a earthy feel to the music, filled with joy and intensity. The B-Tribe characteristics can be found in several of the tracks including the opener, although more jazzy, " Pokito a Poko ","Camino Interior ", with a trance like melancholy feel that utilizes basic musical elements to emphasize M del Mar del Rodriquez's voice that just sucks you lnto the music. There is a dream like quality to some of the tracks , like "Dibujo en el aire" that is a song of hope and trying to change people's conscience with lyrics that profess change and a lingering thought," Evolucion, en el cambio esta la evolucion"(Evolution, in change there is evolution). There is optimism throughout this Spanish language disc with lyrics that affirm their hope in mankind. There are tales of life in the Gitano universe, part folklore part reality all for your listening pleasure to a nuevo flamenco beat. This is an exciting yet kick back, listen to the chill out Iberian groove CD that most nnuevo Flamenco enthusiasts would like. The tantalizing vocals and rhythmns will put you into a happy mood. As a bonus there is a DVD included which features five songs from the CD. The recreated songs are on a beach setting with the songs strung together in storybook fashion as the musicans have a grand old time dancing and playing music; the visuals are pretty cool. Also there is an interview that features five minutes with Chambao and a gallery of still photos set to music. Good stuff for chill'n.

When I first heard of this title, the package was to include 2 CDs and a DVD. Make sure you know that here you are only getting 1 disk. I hope Amazon gets the full package, that's what I am waiting for.

now for my poor Spanish translation :(

Cuando escuché sobre este título, el paquete iba a incluir dos CDs y un DVD. Asegúrate que sepas que aquí conseguirás solamente un disco. Ojalá que Amazon consiga el paquete completo, eso es lo que estoy esperando.

Desde que los escuche por primera vez, quede facinada con su musica y composicion. La voz de La Mari tiene un estilo unico dandole al grupo un toque de ritmo mistico. Le recomiendo a todos los amentes de la musica flamenca mesclada con otros ritmo como lounge music.

Lo unico que puedo decir es que si ordenan el CD mas DVD. El formato de DVD es PAL. Aparte de este detalle, el CD sigue siendo excelente. Me entristese que no lo pueda ver. Espero que pronto este disponible en formato NTSC.

I love this cd. Every song is great. I am a fan of traditional flamenco, and this flamenco fusion sound is wonderful. I listen to this cd over and over.

This Cd takes me back to Malaga beach en my querida Spain. It is Flamenco chill. You can lay back with a lover sip a cool drink and let it play. Chambao is romantic, relaxing and fun.

I bought this CD trusting the comments made by people who bought it, but honestly the last one from Chambao, "Pokito a Poko" is better than this one....This is not bad, either.

I have yet to get the album, but I recently heard "Ahi Estas Tu" play as a theme for the Adulucia (Spain) tourism commercial currently playing on CNN. I was floored. Then I got the full song. Wow -- what a refined and soothing melody and what an incredible voice the lead singer has, unlike anything I've ever heard and so much better than so much of the "music" coming out of the US these days. It's beautiful, compelling me to write my first ever comment on Amazon. I look forward to hearing more from this impressive band.

I had never imagined what would a blend of flamenco and electronic chillout music sound like. Chambao is the answer. I just picked up their "Endorfina's en la Mente" album during a recent trip to Spain. In it, they've managed to combine the two genres in a completely natural way that they first explored a couple of years before, in their contribution to the compilation "Flamenco Chill".

The entire album is packed with song after song of catchy tunes that balance the handclapping, guitars and chorus singing typical from flamenco, with background electronic keyboards that provide a lounge-like atmosphere. The singer reminds a lot of the vocalist from the US band Si Se and the whole production is bound to transport you to Spanish lands by the Mediterranean Sea... with tapas and nice wine.

Some people don't like it as much as the older albums, but I think is very good, very calm, and definitely more like poetry, I like it a lot.

I have been playing this CD over and over again, always hearing new things and changing my mind on which song is my favorite. I am a Chambao fan, and this ranks with their best. Truly a winner!

This is my 3rd Chambao album, after "Pokito a Poko" and "Endorfinas en la mente", and this one is the first to disappoint. Maybe not hugely, but a little.

Melodies have gotten simpler, the Spanish flavor and perky melodies, rhythms and harmonies are replaced with smooth listening, and I suspect broader accessibility. Wonderful flamenco syncopation, while present on the background, is largely overpowered by a more typical 4/4 beats.

I can see how this album climbed to 7th place, as it's probably more generally accessible, but the soul of Chambao so present in her previous albums seems sadly, at large.

Miles away from their previous CDs. The other ones are really really good.
For those of you who liked them, you should also look for Bebe. Her first (and only) CD is quite wonderful. Very powerful.
Paulo

Wonderful, new harmonies on flamenco-based songs. Only one song I didn't care for, highly recommend it!

I can't listen enough to this double cd collection from Chambao, it has wonderful instrumental songs and songs with the unique voice of Chambao's singer La Mary (she was recently singing a duett with Ricky Martin 'Tu recuerdo') that never get boring. It is a great cd to have in your car when you're on the road, in the morning when enjoying a brunch or for a relaxed dinner with friends.