Contradanza
Tentenelaire (Galileo Music/Nufolk NF012, 2010)
Sevilla-based Contradanza is one of the leading groups in the new Andalusian folk movement. Together with Jerez’s La Jambre, Contradanza takes the traditional songs of Andalusia and reconfigures them in exciting new ways. On their latest release, ‘Tentenelaire’ (which means mestizo) Contradanza continues its explorations of Andalusian folklore, but the musicians go beyond the European borders, incorporating jazz and musical influences from the eastern Mediterranean and the Celtic world.
Led by charismatic vocalist, guitarist and composer Ricardo de Castro, Contradanza incorporates musical instruments as diverse as guitars, accordion, flutes, Turkish baglama, drums, electric guitar, fiddle and brass. Line-up: Ricardo de Castro: acoustic guitar, mandola and voice; Rafa Alvarez: accordion and flutes; Fernando García Conde: drums, Arab & African percussion, cajon flamenco; Jesus García: fiddle and mandolin; Antón Ramírez: bass.
With Tentenelaire, Contradanza has created Andalusian folk music of the greatest caliber.
Buy Tentenelaire. Other recordings available: Meridional
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
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