Kiko Veneno

I agree with the Spanish gentleman from Chicago- I could not say it better- this album is fantastic! It makes the fusion of styles he mentions seem natural and easy. When I listen to this album it takes me back to the streets of Sevilla. My taste in spanish music is varied- from Flamenco, to Serrat, to La Oreja de Van Gogh- however, this is the only album I feel compelled to recommend. I guarentee, after a few listens you will be hooked on EVERY song.

Este album es una autentica maravilla. Es de aquellos pocos que no admiten mediocridad. Kiko Veno mezcla una infinidad de estilos y ritmos, creando asi una musica diveritida y a su vez, bonita y bailable. El primer tema, "Lobo Lopez" mezcla pop, bossa nova, cha-cha-cha con una guitarra blues. Otros temas se aproximan mas a lo que es la rumba, y otros temas mezclan ritmos caribeños con estilos flamencos. Kiko Veneno es de los pocos artistas que realmente consigue reunir todos estos estilos tan magistralmente.

A bit binary on this one. Part is the older Kiko Veneno but there is some 50% not worth it. The good part is a fresh, sarcastic and mildly softened description of the real thing. If you liked this one try Ketama or Pata Negra (not Los Lobos or Tito Puente)