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Brighton Dome hosts a performance with plenty of Mediterranean flair by innovative Spanish musicians Chambao
A ray of Spanish sunshine for our British February, platinum selling purveyors of ‘flamenco chill’, Chambao, are surfing a wave of musical fusion that is doing for the traditional Spanish guitar sound what Gotan Project did for tango. Blending the organic passion of Andalucía’s Los Barrios and the electro vibe of Ibiza, this highly accessible Latin style has crossed over well beyond world music circles into the chilled environs of Café Del Mar, Café Mambo and on to the stages of festivals and concert halls across Europe.
Their brilliant synthesis of old and new has brought them great acclaim at home and the British public are just beginning to wake up to Chambao’s Iberian musical alchemy. Their new album Con Otro Aire has topped the Spanish charts and confirmed the status of charismatic singer/songwriter La Mari as a major player on the thriving Mediterranean music scene. It also includes collaborations with genre bending flamenco legend Enrique Morente and his daughter Estrella that have infused more rootsy authenticity into the mix. Chambao’s autumn 2006 tour saw them sell out shows on word of mouth alone, and, with another great album under their belts, this year’s UK shows are sure to win them a lot of fans. If Ojos de Brujos and Amparanoia tickle your musical palate then this is one not to be missed.
Transport yourself to the sunbaked beaches of Malaga for the evening with a draft of Chambao’s flamenco electronica at Brighton Dome Concert Hall, Friday 29 February.
Tickets available from Brighton Dome Ticket Office on 01273 709709 or via www.brightondome.org, price £16, standing/seated.
