Jazz Articles

Raul Mannola: Inner Visions of Flamenco

by Ian Patterson
July 2, 2011

Born in Brazil, raised in Finland and residing in Madrid, guitarist Raul Mannola has immersed himself in the art of flamenco for the past 25 years. In this time he has won over flamenco musicians, critics and jurists alike, impressed by his notable technique, and more importantly, his evident feel for the music; both attributes abound in this recording. Mannola is, however, an innovator, and he makes elbow room here for non-traditional instrumentation which brings fresh colors and timbres to ...