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Fuente y caudal

Paco de Lucía · 1973

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

A vibrant tapestry of flamenco styles interwoven with jazz nuances, showcasing virtuosic guitar and emotive rhythms.

Why this album works

Best for
dynamic rhythmic exploration immersive listening sessions wave-like pacing
Context
By the release of 'Fuente y caudal' in 1973, Paco de Lucía was solidifying his reputation as a leading figure in flamenco. This album followed his breakthrough record 'El Duende Flamenco' and marked a key moment in his evolution, blending traditional flamenco with innovative elements that would influence future generations of guitarists.
If you like
classical, jazz fusion, flamenco

Fuente y caudal is an album by Paco de Lucía, released in 1973. A vibrant tapestry of flamenco styles interwoven with jazz nuances, showcasing virtuosic guitar and emotive rhythms. 'Fuente y caudal' is pivotal for its role in bringing flamenco to a wider audience and influencing contemporary music genres. The album features the widely acclaimed track 'Entre dos aguas', which became a staple in both flamenco and world music repertoires, securing De Lucía's place as a transformative artist in Spanish music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Fuente y caudal sound like?

A vibrant tapestry of flamenco styles interwoven with jazz nuances, showcasing virtuosic guitar and emotive rhythms. Rooted in classical and jazz fusion.

What makes Fuente y caudal by Paco de Lucía notable?

'Fuente y caudal' is pivotal for its role in bringing flamenco to a wider audience and influencing contemporary music genres. The album features the widely acclaimed track 'Entre dos aguas', which became a staple in both flamenco and world music repertoires, securing De Lucía's place as a transformative artist in Spanish music. By the release of 'Fuente y caudal' in 1973, Paco de Lucía was solidifying his reputation as a leading figure in flamenco. This album followed his breakthrough record 'El Duende Flamenco' and marked a key moment in his evolution, blending traditional flamenco with innovative elements that would influence future generations of guitarists.

Who is Fuente y caudal for?

Fuente y caudal works well if you're into dynamic rhythmic exploration, immersive listening sessions and wave-like pacing.

How many songs are on Fuente y caudal?

Fuente y caudal has 8 tracks, running approximately 35 minutes.

Tracklist

8 tracks·35:38

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

  • 1 Entre dos aguas (Rumba) 6:00
  • 2 Aires Choqueros (Fandangos de Huelva) 4:14
  • 3 Reflejo de luna (Granaína) 3:52
  • 4 Solera (Bulería por Soleá) 3:44
  • 5 Fuente y caudal (Tarantas) 5:12
  • 6 Cepa andaluza (Bulerías) 5:48
  • 7 Los pinares (Tangos) 3:36
  • 8 Plaza de San Juan (Alegrías) 3:12

Release Date

January 1, 1973

Genre

flamenco, jazz fusion

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Artist Origin

Spain

Runtime

35 min 38 sec