There are singers, and then there are forces of nature. Concha Buika, the Spanish singer of Equatoguinean descent, falls decisively into the latter category. Her voice is a staggering instrument—one that critics have compared to the raw power of Tina Turner, the soulful depth of Nina Simone, and the haunting fragility of Billie Holiday. It is a voice born from a unique life story: raised in a gypsy community on the island of Mallorca, a place where she absorbed the deep, visceral traditions of flamenco.
The album is rooted in the Spanish "Copla"—a traditional style of dramatic ballad often associated with the mid-20th century. However, Buika refuses to treat the genre as a museum piece. With Javier Limón returning as producer, the songs are stripped of lush, dated orchestration and rebuilt with a stark, jazz-inflected minimalist approach. Buika - Nina De Fuego -2008- FLAC
The sonic richness of Niña de Fuego is a result of world-class musicianship recorded with pristine, organic clarity. The core lineup includes: There are singers, and then there are forces of nature