Behind the scenes with Bokanté in new video for ‘Fanm’
Featuring scenes from the recording sessions with the Metropole Orkest and Jules Buckley
Wed, 19 September 18
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
The Gloaming announce 2019 National Concert Hall dates in Dublin
The Gloaming return for their annual run of shows at the Dublin venue in 2019.
Wed, 10 October 18
The Gloaming at the National Concert Hall: ‘An experiment in controlled happenstance’
A closer look at the phenomenon that is The Gloaming's annual sold-out residency at the NCH, Dublin.
Wed, 22 August 18
Real World Sessions: Remmy Ongala & Super Matimila, 17 August 1991
Rupert Hine and Stephen W Tayler look back on the 1991 session which yielded Remmy Ongala's 'Mambo'.
Fri, 24 August 18