Manitas De Plata - Greatest Hits
Review by Pedro
Greatest Hits by Manitas De Plata is a must-have album for any lover of authentic flamenco music. The album features some of the most iconic tracks from the legendary Spanish guitarist's career, including "Allegria", "Fandango", and "Solea". From the opening notes, listeners are transported to the heart of Andalusia, with Manitas De Plata's intricate fingerpicking and passionate playing capturing the essence of flamenco.
The album showcases the breadth of Manitas De Plata's talent, from the fiery energy of tracks like "Rumba" to the haunting beauty of "Tarantas". The guitar work is complemented by the emotive vocals of various collaborators, including Jose Reyes and Bernarda de Utrera, adding depth and texture to the songs.
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Download
Filename: manitas-de-plata-greatest-hits.zip- MP3 size: 28.8 mb
- FLAC size: 451.2 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Song of Sara (de Plata, Ballardo) | 2:35 | |
| Song of Camargue (de Plata, Ballardo) | 4:16 | |
| Tarantas (de Plata) | 5:52 | |
| Milongas (de Plata, Reyes) | 3:32 | |
| Fandangos (de Plata) | 9:13 | |
| Malaguenas Classicas (de Plata) | 5:50 | |
| Bulerias Chicao (de Plata) | 3:25 | |
| Tarantas y Bulerias (de Plata) | 4:58 |
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Catalog Numbers
CS 2049Labels
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Formats
- Vinyl
- LP
- Compilation
- Stereo
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Connoisseur Society, Inc. |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Flamenco Guitar | Manero Ballardo, Manitas De Plata |
| Vocals | José Reyes |
About Manitas De Plata
Ricardo Baliardo, widely known as Manitas de Plata (Little Hands of Silver), was in the 1960s one of the most renowned flamenco guitarists in the world, and continues to be highly esteemed by aficionados of flamenco.
He was born on August 7, 1921, in a Gypsy (Gitano) caravan in Sète, southern France, into an extended family to which the members of the flamenco band, , also belong. He was the father of , and .
Upon hearing him play in 1964, Pablo Picasso is said to have exclaimed "that man is of greater worth than I am!"
He died November 5, 2014 in Montpellier, France.
Real Name
- Ricardo Baliardo
Name Vars
- De Plata
- M. De Plata
- M. de Plata
- Manita De Plata
- Manitas
- Manitas De La Plata
- de Plata
