A couple of decades before the release of the first LP in the collection 'Así Canta Nuestra Tierra en Navidad' (Cinterco, 1982), a group of four artists from Jerez had already explored these paths. Their aim was to harmonize the traditional Christmas Eve songs of the Zambomba, deeply rooted in the folkloric tradition, in a flamenco style.
We must not leave aside Child Glory in these matters, as well as some other performers. But, with a larger repertoire, Francisca Méndez Garrido 'La Paquera de Jerez' She was an undisputed godmother of the Jerez-style Christmas carol with flamenco influences. Under the guidance of the poet Antonio Gallardo Molina and the guitars ofthe Morao brothers, Manuel and Juan, They laid a foundation stone. Exactly 20 years later, the reference collection, sponsored by the Chair of FlamencoThe Jerez school and the city's former savings bank expanded the concept in both quantity and quality, thanks to... Jerez Grill.
Therefore, Paquera, Gallardo, and the Morao family were precursors of the modern Flamenco Christmas tradition of Jerez, which should not be entirely confused with the popular zambomba. Here, I share a selection of early examples. records from the early 1960s from the last century and some more recent ones, along with La Macanita, corresponding to volume XIX of the Jerez Christmas series. I believe this proves it.
Paths Series with Jose Maria Castaño #159
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