Just as Alexatpos correctly compares the feeling of 'sevdah' to 'blues', the Cuban 'guajira' can rightly be considered Cuban blues. Guajira themes often spoke of the Cuba's natural beauty and peasant life. Guillermo Portabales was one of the greatest singers in this almost forgotten genre. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=c532FW1tFvg https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TUjpFi9NRNM |
I would say that sevdah is more complex than blues. But I'll admit I prefer Spain's flamenco to both. At his best El Camaron de la Isla was incomparable. !973, 1974, 1975, 1977 albums are considered masterpieces. If I had to choose one, this would probably be 1977 'Castillo de Arena'. Paco de Lucia on guitarra on all these albums. By the way, if someone wants a record, and they are very rare, there is one right now on ebay. I have three copies of it already, none is Mint though. |
Thanks for the heads up re the Camaron lp on eBay; just purchased it. Btw, I think Alexatpos makes an important distinction re sevdah/blues; similar in feeling not form. Not sure how one can describe one particular feeling as more complex than another. Form, yes. Feeling?... Alex, if you read this, I would be interested in that translation. |
