Flamenco Fire – Sol De Otono

Dazzling Footwork….Compelling Rhythms….Stirring Songs…..Flamenco Fire evokes the exotic roots of the sensual and mesmerising art form that is Flamenco.

Since 1999, Flamenco Fire has been thrilling audiences with a heady mix of traditional and contemporary flamenco music, dance and song. A collaboration of Australia’s finest flamenco artists, Flamenco Fire features singers, dancers and musicians from Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide in a beautifully crafted show that reveals the flamenco artform in all of its guises. From contemporary festive dances to heart wrenching traditional songs, to fiery guitar ensemble pieces, Flamenco Fire will transport you to España……¡Olé!

CD review by Graham Blackley

As the afternoon drew to a darkened close on a cloudy April Monday in Melbourne it seemed fitting to dive into an album titled Sol de Otoño (Autumn Sun).

The sky may have been dimming outside but this collection of nine tracks seemed to flood our house with light as Sol de Otoño features the vivacity, passion and sterling musicianship that Flamenco Fire has been known for since 1999.

If you are looking for some mightily impressive fleet-fingered fretboard wizardry check out Siempre which also features a propulsive rhythm that is impossible to resist.

Other highlights of this exciting album include the rich and dramatic vocals of Mira Que Bonita Eres and the bright, breezy and energetic Panaderos which positively shimmers with melody.