A Flamenco Soul in France

Sylvie Paz

Tirititrán (self release, 2007)

Sylvia Paz is a French musician and singer-songwriter of Spanish origin, based in Marseilles. For many years, she was a member of a popular Marseilles world music act called Barrio Chino. Her debut solo CD Tirititrán centers on Spanish and Latin American influences.

The album begins with Eleguá, a piece with obvious Afro-Cuban influences. Enredadera has a warn tropical feel, with Sylvie singing a duo withCuban singer Raúl Paz. The following songs have a Flamenco feel, with Sylvie paying a tribute to her Spanish roots and the legendary Flamenco singer Camarón.

(leer +) [vía world music central, ARomero]

tags: flamenco, Sylvie Paz, cante, flamenca