description Pitingo - Soulería Overview
Soulería is an album by Spanish singer Pitingo built around a fusion of flamenco singing and American soul music. The title combines the English word soul with bulería, a flamenco form, reflecting the record's central idea of placing soul melodies and vocal phrasing within flamenco performance practice. It is a crossover recording for listeners interested in connections between Andalusian flamenco traditions and American soul.
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What does the title Soulería mean?
Soulería combines the English word soul with bulería, a flamenco form. The name describes Pitingo's central idea of joining flamenco singing and rhythm with American soul melodies.
When was Pitingo's Soulería released?
Soulería was released in 2008 through Universal Music and became Pitingo's second major album project. It followed Pitingo con Habichuelas from 2006.
Which songs appear on Soulería?
The album includes Pitingo's versions of Killing Me Softly with His Song and Yesterday, along with Gwendolyne and flamenco material such as Silencio. The expanded 2008 edition lists 17 tracks, so track counts can differ between releases.
Who worked with Pitingo on Soulería?
The project includes guitarist Juan Carmona and the London Community Gospel Choir. It grew from a theatrical show in which Pitingo placed flamenco forms beside soul, pop, and gospel arrangements.
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