Bab L’ Bluz’s Yousra Mansour guests on BBC Music Life podcast
Yousra discusses her creative processes with Derya Yildirim, Hasan Nakhleh, Merve Erdem.
Wed, 28 October 20
Estrella Morente
The gifted cantaora Estrella Morente belongs to one of Spain's true flamenco dynasties. She was born in Las Gabias, in the province of Granada, to Andalusian music legend Enrique Morente and dancer Aurora Carbonell.
Her uncles are guitarist Antonio Carbonell and cantaor José Carbonell, and her grandfather is the legendary guitarist Montoyita.
Her descent from this illustrious flamenco family has influenced her musical upbringing completely. She has been immersed and has artistically matured in the rich, traditional world of flamenco from a very early age.
Releases
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My Songs & A Poem
The long-awaited debut album by Cantaora Estrella Morente comprises traditional songs adapted by her legendary father, Enrique Morente, and features some of the best musicians Spain has to offer.
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Gifted: Women of the World
Various Artists
This album brings together nine extraordinary female singers from around the globe to celebrate and explore the themes of women’s experience – from the contemporary day-to-day to that of the all-powerful goddess. From different cultures, in different languages and with their own individual spirituality and sensuality, these singers have each created a unique and beautiful statement.
Further reading
Loney dear announces new album ‘A Lantern and a Bell’, shares ‘Trifles’
'A Lantern and a Bell' is the follow-up to the Swedish singer-songwriter's 2017 self-titled album.
Thu, 28 January 21
Late Night Laments: Track by Track
Tim Bowness talks us through the songs on his new album, Late Night Laments.
Tue, 15 September 20
Track of the day: ‘Habibi (A clear black line)’ by Loney dear
The song is the first new music from Sweden's Loney dear since his 2017 self-titled album.
Fri, 11 December 20