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WOMADELAIDE 2001
program highlights
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CALO’ CALO’ (Australia/Spain) |
| CALO’ CALO’ means gypsy
gypsy, and is the name of the exciting new Australian group whose passion
is the rhythms of gypsy flamenco music from the south of Spain. Led
by Spanish flamenco gypsy singer, el Titi de Algeciras, the five-piece
group incorporates a variety of instruments into their performances including
flamenco guitar, percussion, oud and sitar. Titi de Algeciras (Salvador
Loreto) comes from a family of gypsy artists in Algeciras, Spain, whose
tradition is flamenco. From an early age it was clear that Salvador’s
passion was for Flamenco, whether it be singing or painting.
The Spanish and Flamenco cultural roots are a reference point for his paintings
which he exhibited as a solo artist, or in major public works in Spain.
Since his arrival in Australia, Titi de Algeciras has worked with all the
major flamenco artists and groups including Antonio Vargas, Diana Reyes
and Gabriel Heredia, plus Rembetico Flamenco and Los Gamberros. |
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