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La leyenda del tiempo
Camarón de la Isla · 1979 · Track 9
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Duración4:26
ÁlbumLa leyenda del tiempo
Año1979
ISRCES5701800778
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The story behind
When approaching Tangos de la sultana, we are faced with a piece that breaks the mold within flamenco. Its duration, 4 minutes and 29 seconds, invites us to immerse ourselves in a sonic proposal that marked a before and after. This track, included in the album La leyenda del tiempo, stands out for being Camarón de la Isla's first work without the participation of his usual partner, guitarist Paco de Lucía. The complete work is considered a turning point, driving the popularization of what came to be called new flamenco.
At the time, La leyenda del tiempo generated divided opinions, with some purists of traditional flamenco scandalized by its audacity. However, with the passage of time, the album gained widespread critical recognition. Don Snowden, in his review for AllMusic, described it as an undeniable milestone in the world of flamenco. José Monge Cruz, known artistically as Camarón de la Isla, was born in San Fernando, Cádiz, in 1950. His stage name, "Camarón," was given to him by an uncle due to his slender build and fair complexion, while "de la Isla" refers to his place of origin, the Isla de León. He left his studies early to help his father, and from childhood he was surrounded by the music of great Andalusian singers.