Elena Andujar – Flamenco In Time (Wake Up! Music, 2018)
Elena Andujar’s Flamenco In Time intends to bring together electronic dance music (EDM), flamenco pop and hip hop. Several other artists like Shpongle have successfully mixed flamenco and EDM. In this case, the results are less satisfactory with its repetitive vocals and flamenco-ish pop.
The opening track features flamenco-inspired vocals with a steady, slow and dull electronic beat and smooth jazz.
The electronic beats on the second track are much more exciting. This is followed by two versions of El Despertador where Elena introduces rapping and three mixes of Es Así.
The lineup on the album includes Miami-based Andujar on vocals; Antonio Andujar on percussion and cajon; Matt Warren on electronic instruments; Pepper Gomez on background vocals; Bruce Gomez on lead guitar; Frank Schabold on bass and keyboards; and Ron Haynes on trumpet.
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.
