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Almoraima

Paco de Lucía · 1978

37 min · 8 tracks · classical · jazz fusion · flamenco

A vibrant fusion of flamenco virtuosity with jazz improvisation, capturing the essence of Spanish musical heritage.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic exploration
  • vibrant rhythmic engagement
  • immersive cultural journey
  • captivating guitar mastery

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification
  • seek standalone hit tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1978, 'Almoraima' was Paco de Lucía's fourth studio album and marked a significant evolution in his sound as he began to blend traditional flamenco with jazz influences. This album followed his acclaimed work 'El Duende Flamenco' and solidified his reputation as a leading figure in the nuevo flamenco movement.
Stylistic neighbors
Vicente Amigo· Tomatito· Al Di Meola

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Almoraima 5:27
  • 2 Cueva del gato 5:45
  • 3 Cobre 3:12
  • 4 A la perla de Cadiz 4:29
  • 5 Ole 4:21
  • 6 Plaza alta 6:15
  • 7 Rio Ancho 4:32
  • 8 Llanos del real 3:38

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata