Javier van Velthoven plays his guitar near the Cathedral in Barcelona, Spain. His haunting melodies linger in the stone-walled alleys and passageways surrounding the cathedral. I was so impressed with Javier's guitar skills, I bought a CD. It contains Javier's beautiful interpretations of Francisco Tarrega, Fernando Sor, Antonio Rubira, Issac Albeniz and Manuel de Falla, among others. His version of Albeniz's Asturias is magnificent! I could listen to Javier for hours.
8.G, a group of young musicians in Barcelona, has a Latin/Carribean sound not unlike the Buena Vista Social Club. I also bought their CD, containing music both danceable and romantic that makes me wish I were still in Spain.
Meanwhile, an American artist is set to create an enormous portrait of Sen. Barack Obama on the beach at Barcelona.
I want to hear the cd by 8.G and Javier too! OMGoodness! You have me curious! ; )
Posted by: Christina | 27 October 2008 at 02:52
I love "real" musicians.
Not studio stuff. This is real!!
Pure talent.
xo
Posted by: Gillian | 26 October 2008 at 23:27
I have seen by myself these beautiful scenes in Barcelona and make feel to go back there. Barcelona is one of my favourite cities in Europe.
Posted by: Philip | 26 October 2008 at 19:46
Thank you for the music 'notes'! I've been looking to expand my exposure to Spanish music beyond Carlos Santana. There is some Carlos Montoya on my iPod, but you've given me more names to find. Gracias.
Posted by: Barbara | 26 October 2008 at 13:57