HOWE GELB AND A BAND OF GYPSIES - ALEGRIAS (LP)

Howe Gelb And A Band Of Gypsies Alegrias on LP

In 2006, Howe Gelb embarked on a journey with a gospel choir of which the results were the astounding, critically acclaimed album Sno' Angel Like You. This new chapter sees Howe embellish a troop of flamenco playing gypsies, including the virtuoso guitarist Raimundo Amador (Bjork, BB King) and is mixed by the legendary John Parish (PJ Harvey).

Recorded atop a Cordoba roof with his 'Band Of Gypsies' in the Andalucía sun, Alegrias, is an exceptional new work from Howe Gelb. Originally only available in Spain, where the record enjoyed considerable success due in part to the wondrous contribution from Flamenco guitar virtuoso Raimundo Amador, Fire is pleased to be releasing the latest jewel in the considerable crown of Howe Gelb's musical delights.

Many have tried to blend Flamenco with their native style without success, which makes Alegrias more than a coming together of music. Alegrias is an event, a special moment captured by a collection of musicians who have been graced with the fortune of seamlessly marrying the rich Flamenco rhythms to Howe's own unique sound.

Howe Gelb And A Band Of Gypsies Alegrias Track Listing:

1.  4 Door Maverick
2.  Uneven Light of Day
3.  The Ballad of Lole y Manuel
4.  Cowboy Boots on Cobble Stone
5.  Notoriety
6.  Blood Orange
7.  Lost Like a Boat Full of Rice
8.  Broken Bird & The Ghost River
9.  (There Were) Always Horses Coming
10. The Hangin' Judge
11. Saint Conformity
12. Where The Wind Turns The Skin To Leather
13. One Diner Town