Flamenco - Anita Sheer

 

La Cadena

Flamenco

Anita Sheer

Produced by Paul Tannen

A Tanridge Production

A&R Coordinator: Irv Stimler

Director of Engineering: Val Valentin

Photo: Murray Laden

Metro Records M-542

1966

From the back cover: Anita Sheer, New York born, is a firm believer in extra-sensory perceptions; from experience as well as study..." (Nathan Cohen, Toronto Daily Star) "One of the few women who can both play and sing Flamenco material – extremely talented – exciting!" (Billboard) "Here is musically competent folksinger who has to be seen to be believed. There is showmanship, along with a rapport with the audience and a petiteness of size that doesn't belie her talent." (Variety)

Anita Sheer, the world's greatest female Flamenco guitarist, demonstrates both her vocal and instrumental skills in ten carefully chosen selections. A performer who withers to the music as she entertains her audience, Anita's talents are best summed up by her teacher, Carlos Montoya, often referred to as at the master of the Flamenco guitar: "Anita Sheer, my favorite pupil, possesses a great technique, excellent rhythm in the truly authentic tradition and moreover has captured the 'soul' of the Flamenco guitar."

Malaguena

Canastas

Medley de Jerez (Bulerias)

Malaguena Salerosa

La Cadena

Aires de Granada (Granadinas)

Jota

Cante Hondo (Soleares)

Danza de Cadiz (Tanguillo)

Procesion de Sevilla (Saeta)