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| ==== Progressive Rock Meets Flamenco ==== | ==== Progressive Rock Meets Flamenco ==== | ||
| - | In southern Spain, several bands inspired by British and American bands developed [[rock andaluz]] ([[Andalusian rock]]), a fascinating mix of [[rock]] music with Flamenco. In many cases, these bands ventured into [[progressive rock]]. Iman, Califato Independiente revolutionized Spanish music with a fusion of [[progressive rock]], Flamenco, Arabic and jazz sounds. Another southern band, Cai, incorporated [[progressive rock]], jazz fusion and [[Flamenco]]. Its young keyboardist, Chano Dominguez, went on to become the leading [[jazz]] pianist in [[Spain]] and is known for his brilliant fusions of Flamenco and jazz. | + | In southern Spain, several bands inspired by British and American bands developed [[rock andaluz]] ([[Andalusian rock]]), a fascinating mix of [[rock]] music with Flamenco. In many cases, these bands ventured into [[progressive rock]]. Iman, Califato Independiente revolutionized Spanish music with a fusion of [[progressive rock]], Flamenco, Arabic and jazz sounds. Another southern band, [[Cai]], incorporated [[progressive rock]], jazz fusion and [[Flamenco]]. Its young keyboardist, Chano Dominguez, went on to become the leading [[jazz]] pianist in [[Spain]] and is known for his brilliant fusions of Flamenco and jazz. |
| Guadalquivir were more jazz oriented, creating a fusion of jazz, rock and flamenco. Their first LP Guadalquivir (EMI, 1978) was also known as the disco verde (green album) because it was manufactured with green vinyl instead of the regular black vinyl. The band was led by two guitarists, Andres Olaegui and Luis Cobo 'Manglis.' | Guadalquivir were more jazz oriented, creating a fusion of jazz, rock and flamenco. Their first LP Guadalquivir (EMI, 1978) was also known as the disco verde (green album) because it was manufactured with green vinyl instead of the regular black vinyl. The band was led by two guitarists, Andres Olaegui and Luis Cobo 'Manglis.' | ||
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| ===== The 1990s ===== | ===== The 1990s ===== | ||
| - | By the 1990s, most of the 80s bands had disappeared except for Galadriel, Rivendel and Harnakis, all of which released albums. Galadriel changed line-up several times and released two album in the 90s: Chasing the Dragonfly (Musea, 1992) and Mindscapers (Musea, 1997). | + | By the 1990s, most of the 80s bands had disappeared except for Galadriel, Rivendel and Harnakis, all of which released albums. Galadriel changed line-up several times and released two albums in the 90s: Chasing the Dragonfly (Musea, 1992) and Mindscapers (Musea, 1997). |
| - | New bands surfaced, such as Alquilbencil, Altair, Amarok, Dificil Equilibrio, Doctor No, Dracma, . | + | New bands surfaced, such as Alquilbencil, Altair, Amarok, Dificil Equilibrio, Doctor No, and Dracma. |
| - | Amarok released : Els nostres petits amics (1994), Canciones de los mundos perdidos (1995), Gibra’ara (1998) | + | Amarok released Els nostres petits amics (1994), Canciones de los mundos perdidos (1995), Gibra’ara (1998) |
| ===== 2000-2010 ===== | ===== 2000-2010 ===== | ||
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| Madrid-based October Equus became one of the leading acts in the avant-garde category of progressive rock. The ensemble, formed in 2003, plays RIO-style instrumental pieces with the complexity of contemporary chamber music, performed with the energy of rock and the spontaneity of jazz and free improvisation. The group, which is still active, released three albums. | Madrid-based October Equus became one of the leading acts in the avant-garde category of progressive rock. The ensemble, formed in 2003, plays RIO-style instrumental pieces with the complexity of contemporary chamber music, performed with the energy of rock and the spontaneity of jazz and free improvisation. The group, which is still active, released three albums. | ||
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| + | Several members of October Equus formed Ofir in 2011. The band is characterized by the misc of [[progressive rock]] with [[Sephardic]] music and [[jazz]]. | ||
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| + | In 2012, members of two legendary bands, [[Cai]] and [[Iman]], formed a new group called [[Caeman]]. | ||
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