The Fantastic Carmela

 

Colombia: Siverio

The Fantastic Carmela

Sings Latin American Folklore

With Paco Ibanez and His Orchestra

Fontana STEREO SRF 67527

A Division of Mercury Records

1964

From the back cover: Carmela is of Spanish origin, fair, pale and delicate, and though she looks so fragile it is astonishing to hear her ardent and powerful voice. She is the daughter of traveling musicians and is devoted to South American rhythms. Ten years ago, at 18, she came to Paris and soon became a popular singer in several cabarets "typifies," such as La Mouche, La Venta and Granada. She appeared for the first time on the Parisian stage in February 1960 at "Les Trois Baudets," accompanying her songs with a native drum. Her first recording was released soon after. She became famous throughout Europe and Latin America for her expertly performed and fervid interpretations of Spanish music.

Venezuela: El Macan

Peru: De Terciopelo Negro

Peru: Que Nadie Sepa Mi Sufrir

Venezuela: La Chipola

Peru: Estrellita Del Sur

Mexico: Flor Silvestre

Colombia: Siverio

Venezuela: Madrugada Llanera

Ecuador: Hojas Que Lleva El Viento

Venezuela: Partida

Bolivia: Naranjita

Venezuela: Brumas Del Mar

Argentina: Zambia Arrivena

Venezuela: Guerra De Los Vargas