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ALCAZABA

ALCAZABA Radio

General Info

  • Genre: Acoustic / Flamenco / Latin

    Location London, UK

    Profile Views: 29466

    Last Login: 3/13/2011

    Member Since 3/25/2006

    Record Label Shivanova/Universal

    Type of Label Major

  • Bio

    .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..Alcazaba is a Flamenco fusion band that has managed to successfully incorporate elements of Middle Eastern and Indian music into flamenco to create a vibrant and unique sound. Spellbinding melodies and dazzling displays of virtuosity played to the electrifying beats and heart-wrenching vocals of flamenco have given the band a dedicated following in both the flamenco and world music scenes in the UK. Alcazaba have created original compositions that are more an organic evolution of flamenco than a forced attempt at fusion. This is virtuoso acoustic music conceived by an ensemble of excellent musicians very much on their own unique journey. Alcazaba was founded in 2005 by Ramón Ruiz, a virtuoso guitarist born and raised in the flamenco heartland of Andalusia; Attab Haddad, an innovative oud maestro passionate about flamenco as well as the musical traditions of his homeland; versatile and renowned percussionist Genevieve Wilkins and Teymour Housego, a world-class flautist who grew up in New Delhi learning the bansuri (Indian bamboo flute) at the feet of his guru. It was a chance meeting in London that brought them together. Given the historical influence of Islamic musical traditions across the Middle East, Spain and Northern India, compounded by the fact that the gypsies originated in India, it was clear from the start that there was enough common ground to form a group that transcended the barriers of musical tradition. The group was joined shortly after by the talented flamenco cantaora (singer) Eva Piñero Mesa. Alcazaba was born. Performances thus far include The Rise Festival, BBC World Service (live session and interview), Cargo, the Vibe Bar, the Green Note, Ealing Global Festival, Qatar Airways (live inflight radio session), the Indian High Commission's Nehru Centre, St Ethelburga's Centre for Peace and Reconciliation and The Royal Asiatic Society. Their début eponymously titled CD was released by ShivaNova/Universal in July 2009 and has been played on BBC Radio 3, Radio Scotland, Radio Merseyside and the Asian Network. “Alcazaba are a vibrant ensemble, brimming with ideas and inspiration…” Jazzwise, September 2009; “Rhythmic, melodic, exciting and fresh…” Evening Chronicle, June 2009; “Executed with precision…” Morning Star, July 2009; “Much Virtuosity, little trickery.” Financial Times, July 2009; “Melodies are strong, rhythms are infectious, and improvisation, individual and collective, flows freely and with spirit.” AllAboutJazz.com, June 2009

  • Members

    ....Ramon Ruiz - Flamenco Guitar, Attab Haddad - Oud, Teymour Housego - Bansuri and Flute, Genevieve Wilkins - Percussion.... .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .......... ..Get Your Own!.. | ..View Slideshow......

  • Influences

    ....Flamenco, Middle Eastern and Indian music of all genres!....

  • Sounds Like

    ....Indo-Arab-Flamenco Fusion.... .. .. ..

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