Erased Women
La Susi por bulerias The 1970s were a period of profound political and social change in Spain. It was a time of creative explosion, when artists started to explore and experiment with musical styles from Europe and the United States—rock, jazz, blues, psychedelic music, and soul blended with flamenco roots. However, when we look at […]
Las Grecas
Gypsy Rock When we talk about the creative explosion of the 1970s in Spain, few names shine as brightly—and as tragically—as Las Grecas. Formed by sisters Tina and Carmela Muñoz, Las Grecas burst onto the scene in 1974 with a sound that was completely revolutionary. They didn’t just fuse flamenco with rock and soul; they […]
Náino!
Las Deblas – Zorongo (Federico Garcia Lorca Cover) Las Deblas, the duo formed by sisters Faly and Lola Chacón in 1975, brought new life to the Andalusian zorongo with a fresh sound that bridges past and present. The zorongo is a type of popular Andalusian song with deep Gypsy roots and strong Arabic influences in […]
Rosalía: Redefining Concepts, One Bassline at a Time
I didn’t know who Rosalía was. I’d just hear stuff here and there: “Rosalía yes,” “Rosalía no,” “Rosalía is an appropriator,” “Rosalía is a witch,” “Rosalía is bad”… All the usual stuff you expect when a woman steps into the traditional, deep-rooted side of the most macho Spain. That alone caught my attention, and she […]