"This is not new agey stuff...Instead, Gazpacho Andalú is led by singer-songwriter Alfonso Cid, a Spaniard from Andalusia, which gives the music authenticity".
Angel Romero, founder and Senior Editor of webzine World Music Central.
"Flamenco fusion perfection!"
Stuart Waldner from Flamenco fusion band Alma Gitana.
Gazpacho Andalú is a music project devised by a group of New York City based composers and songwriters with completely different backgrounds. They came together to create a more accessible sound for people who love the groove and soulful qualities of Flamenco without losing its authenticity.
Gazpacho Andalú uses the
rhythms and textures of North African, Caribbean and Hispanic American
music, blending them into the language of this Andalusian art form. Gazpacho Andalú
also emphasizes the beauty and importance of Flamenco poetry with
recited translations of the lyrics of their songs to show audiences
understand Flamenco is not only a dance form but also a poetic
expression of human feelings.
View our electronic press kit by clicking on the link below:
http://www.sonicbids.com/gazpachoandalu
"Gazpacho Andalú, will send fire through your spine and bring the blood to your skin"
Tamara Turner from CD Baby.
This group of musicians reflects the diversity and flair created by New York's cultural melting pot: Flamenco singer Alfonso Cid could be also called a Flamenco singer-songwriter, his lyrics and melodies are at the foundation of the group. Composer and arranger Gary Raheb is a multi-talented musician who uses the Cuban Cuatro guitar and the Arabic Lute or Oud to enhance and ornament the incandescent flamenco guitar playing of composer and arranger Arturo Martínez. Percussionists Toni De Vivo and Jainardo Batista add Latin and Middle Eastern grooves with drum kit, bongos, cajón, frame drums, dumbek, etc...as well as their voices. The talent of electric bass player Sean Kupisz is a great asset to the band.
With a full repertoire of original compositions, this band has the versatility to play a full range of venues and events including workshops and educational programs.
"Gazpacho Andalú is a perfect blend of many styles of music, infused brilliantly in the base of Flamenco style straight from the streets of Seville"
Mary Palmer, Music Director High Plains Public Radio.
CONTACT: Alfonso Cid (917) 287 2908 info@gazpachoandalu.com
We also have a MySpace site with more pictures and a blog, go and check it out on
http://www.myspace.com/gazpachoandalu
Buy the Gazpacho Andalú cd from all this different outlets:
El Flamenco Vive in Madrid, Spain.
CD Baby.
Indiecentric.
Guitar9 Records.
Get Gazpacho Andalú's music on Apple iTunes by clicking here.