Muchas Flores  (Audio CD) 
by Rosario

This CD opens with one of the spiciest singles of recent years titled "El Sol Del Tambor." Rosario sounds great and the production is amazing as she sounds like she's singing right next to you. Next comes "Como Quieres Que Te Quiera," which slows things down to a great midtempo with those classic Spanish guitars providing major atmosphere. "Agua Y Sal" is very seductive and showcases Rosario's unique voice, which sounds very mature yet more current than much of what is out there. She also manages to sound very emotive yet stronger than any of what the world may throw her way. The title song "Muchas Flores" really anchors the CD and it's the catchiest song of the bunch. Again Rosario sounds like she's singing live in a bar being backed by masters. The choruses are out of this world. "Buscame" has a nice bolero feel to it, yet sounds very current. The harmonica interlude is icing on the cake. I think that you get the picture of what I think of this release. It gives me the feeling of an endless summer when everything seems possible.

Although comparisons are sometimes unfair to all, if you have not heard of Rosario and don't know what she sounds like, I would classify her as part Shakira, Gipsy Kings, and all Rosario. I could not recommend this CD any more than I am as it's a winner from beginning to end. Recently I've been drawn to many Spanish artists in both cinema and music so it may be worth noting to some that Rosario appears in Almodovar's gem "Talk To Her." Spain seems to be overflowing with talent and I am just getting started. Sometimes we forget that there is a big world out there and that we lose out by just complaining when US talent does not fill us. In the past couple of years I've had the pleasure of making some discoveries from Mexico, Italy, Argentina, and of course Spain due to you guys so I thank you again and hope that you continue contributing, especially when certain releases don't have many reviews and makes it harder to take a chance without at least some guidance. I just bought Rosario's latest "De Mil Colores" and as soon as it sinks in I will share the wealth.

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Nice  Jan 08, 2004
A nice album here. Not your typical gypsy flamenco record but a nice little mix of different sounds with the flamenco.
Great voice as well!
If you're into flamenco music in any way, this will be worth it.

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World class sound  Sep 08, 2003
Esta mujer si que sabe de musica. Recordando el talento de la gran Lola Flores, ahora veo que ROSARIO con mucho señorio a capturado la herencia artistica de su familia. Un talento indiscutible. Este disco es estupendo. Se lo recomindo a todos. Even if your first language is not Spanish, this CD will provide sounds that already seems familiar to you. My husband and i absolutely love it.

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Brlliant (Even though I don't speak Spanish!)  Aug 19, 2003
I brought this CD after hearing it in a restaurant in Menorca (a Spanish Island in the Med). I love the vibrancy of the music. Everyone really seems to be partying! My favourite track is Como Quieres Que Te Quiera. A great CD for any occasion, especially a summer barbeque.