Buika: 'La Noche Mas Larga' (2012)

A few months ago I had the pleasure of interviewing Concha Buika. Charming, clever, talented beyond words and with a unique a yet universally appealing personal history: the daughter of African immigrants who grew up in Spain has become an international star.
by Jose Luis Seijas
Image
Her sixth album, 'La Noche Mas Largo" is a testament to the spirit of someone who was raised on music from all corners of the world, from the folk of Equatorial Guinea to the flamenco she grew up around among the gypsies of Mallorca, via western pop, and who has resisted being pigeonholed into a genre. Had the twelve songs in this album been recorded by anyone less talented, it could have resulted in a dodgy musical experiment. Here Concha exudes confidence and delivers new beautiful interpretations with her very own flamenco jazz cadence. From the song 'Santa Lucia', made famous by the legendary Spanish rocker Miguel Rios, to the Cuban classic “Siboney,” Buika and her musicians fuse jazz, flamenco and african to make a wonderful combination of sounds. And of course there is the unique Buika voice, haunting, subtle and moving, with an impeccable timing and cadence that reminds one of Billy Holiday, who is also paid tribute to in this album with a rendition of Don't Explain. A truly beautiful album, if not for the purist, for those who appreciate good music and find relief in something different to what dominates the airwaves. Favorite track: Don’t Explain Buika performs at The Barbican on Monday 14th October. For tickets: http://www.barbican.org.uk/music/event-detail.asp?ID=14891

Latest Content

Image
monica
Arts and Culture
Latin Londoner #71: Monica Lopera - Actress and Produce…

Originally from Medellin, Colombia, Monica is an award-winning actress who has worked across film,…

Image
guido
Film & Theatre
Latin Londoner #70: Guido Garcia Lueches - Actor, Poet,…

Guido Garcia Lueches is a Uruguayan actor, poet, theatre maker and co-founder of interactive…

Image
Rosebush Pruning
Film & Theatre
Rosebush Pruning (2026) by Brazilian director Karim Aïn…

A dark, satirical-comedy melodrama, with a gentle Greek connection that is very suitable as it has…

Logo

Instagram

Most Viewed

Image
Top 10 Argentine Footballers

As one of the biggest football teams in South America and the world, the Argentine Football…

Image
Top 10 Mexican Boxers

Globally, Mexico is known as a boxing powerhouse, boasting some of the greatest champions in the…

Image
Top 10 Colombian Football Players

As the 10th best team in the world according to the official FIFA ranking, the Colombian flag has…