La Leyenda del Tiempo


La leyenda del tiempo is the tenth album by Spanish flamenco singer Camarón de la Isla, and the first one not to feature his long-time collaborator, guitarist Paco de Lucía. It is regarded as a turning point in the history of flamenco, contributing to the popularization of nuevo flamenco. A commercial failure due to its departure from traditional flamenco, which "scandalised purists", the album has received widespread critical acclaim.

Reception

Upon release, the album divided the public "between partisans and critics of Camarón's new flamenco schemes". By the time of Camarón's death, the album began to garner universal critical acclaim. In his review for AllMusic, Don Snowden praised the album describing it as "a bona fide before/after landmark in the flamenco world". Both the title track and especially "Volando voy", a rumba composed by Kiko Veneno, are among Camarón's most popular songs.
The album was included in Tom Moon's 1,000 Recordings to Hear Before You Die.

Track listing

  1. "La Leyenda del Tiempo" – 3:41
  2. "Romance del Amargo" – 3:47
  3. "Homenaje a Federico" – 4:10
  4. "Mi Niña se Fue a la Mar" – 3:05
  5. "La Tarara" – 3:46
  6. "Volando Voy" – 3:25
  7. "Bahía de Cádiz" – 2:56
  8. "Viejo Mundo" – 2:45
  9. "Tangos de la Sultana" – 4:29
  10. "Nana del Caballo Grande" – 4:58

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