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1998
11 song|s
Sombras de la China
Guitarra
Los macarras de la moral
Guitarra
Más que a nadie
Guitarra · Intermedio
Secreta mujer
Guitarra
Fe de vida
Guitarra · Intermedio
Princesa
Guitarra · Fácil
La hora del timbre
Guitarra · Intermedio
Una vieja canción
Guitarra · Intermedio
Me gusta todo de ti (pero tú no)
Guitarra · Intermedio
Buenos tiempos
Guitarra
Dondequiera que estés
Guitarra
About the album
Within Sombras de la China, songs like Secreta mujer and Princesa offer a window into the themes the album addresses. The former, for example, delves into the complexity of human relationships with a lyrical delicacy characteristic of Serrat. For its part, Princesa, with its evocative title, suggests a narrative that could connect with the influence of poets and Latin American popular songbook that Serrat has skillfully incorporated into his work, as he did when covering songs by Violeta Parra or Víctor Jara. The album, which includes a total of eleven tracks, was conceived at a time when Serrat was already an established figure, also known as El noi del Poble-sec.
The work of Joan Manuel Serrat Teresa draws from a wide spectrum of influences, from Catalan folklore and Spanish copla to tango and bolero. This diversity is perceived in the way he constructs his songs, often organically intertwining music with poetry. Sombras de la China, released in 1998, adds to a discography that has been awarded and recognized over the years, demonstrating the relevance of an artist who has managed to maintain a constant dialogue between tradition and innovation in his musical proposal.
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