Yeah, Radio Vinillo and "Los 40 principales" were the best. Too bad Radio Vinillo went out of business and "40 Principales" turn to a too commercial radio station...

Yes, it's flamenco, but what about Camaron de la Isla and Paca de Lucía?
Manu Chau
Pata Negra, just to name a few...

Francisco, yes, I meant Radio Vanilo, but when I listened faithfully, 84-87, there was a DJ that would say, "Radio Vanilolololololo"
It would drive my husband nuts that he(the DJ) would talk through half the song!

Ketama
Jarabe de Palo
Radio Tarifa (saw them in London)

Placido Domingo
(!Granada! Tu tierra esta llena,
de lindas mujeres,
de sangre del sol!)
Ole!

Camaron, Tomatito, Moraito, Paco Penia.
"Agua pura, que lleva el rio"
Falla, Albeniz.

About the only thing I don't like is Spanish rock music, but then I don't much like any rock music (after about 1976!)

Call me old school, but I still dig Azucar Moreno.

I'm very glad to see that you all know a lot about music in Spain.

Well, did you know you can listen to Cadena 40 Principales La Rioja through the internet?.

Shawn enjoyed some of the current hits in Spain with me (I live 100 meters away from the radio station!).

If you want to join me at the Madridman chat room, I will tell you which are the most popular songs in Spain nowadays and which are my favourites. (By the way, I'm usually there about 1:00 am Spain time).

¡Viva la música!,

Antonio

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[This message has been edited by Antonio (edited 08-29-2000).]

Thank you Antonio!

The listening experience was delightfull. I recommend other posters tune into the links provided by MadridMan. My previous knowledge of Spanish music was quite limited, but after an evening of listening to it with the added insights from Antonio I feel slightly more informed on the Spanish popular music scene.

This tutorial Spanish might have been a costly one though, as I now feel compeled to upgrade my computer speakers and sound card. Additionally, I will have to purchase a least one of Alejandro Sanz's disc, and perhaps several of Jose El Frances whose fusing of flamenco and pop is outstanding.

This a bit far afield, but it seems to me that Antonio should find computer work with a music recording company. His passion for music coupled with his computer expertize makes for a fantastic career path. Capital, Virgen, et al give Antonio a call!

Spain truly is "todo abajo el sol"


[This message has been edited by Shawn (edited 08-30-2000).]

[This message has been edited by Shawn (edited 08-30-2000).]

Thanks Shawn for your compliments.

Be aware that José el Francés is a well-known flamenco musician. His latest hit "Ya no quiero tu quere" has been a great success. However, I think the rest of his songs aren't flamenco-pop. Unless you also like "pure" flamenco, you may not like the rest of his songs.

By the way, there are several "remixes" of this song, an acustic version an another one featuring Niña Pastori.

As for your computer sound system, you won't get much improvement to listen to the radio on the internet. Also you may want to connect your soundcard to your hi-fi. This will give you better sound than most computer speakers.

Regards,

Antonio