It’s been a week since El Madrileño made a dazzling debut to American audiences. Never has a Tiny Desk concert been executed with so much intentional design and story than the debut performance of C. Tangana. Representing a prolific milestone in his career, the intimate gathering unravels at a typical sobremesa, with individual performers each contributing their own sense of personal style and flair. With a fierce air of improvisation and collaboration, the group generates layers of opulent textures from the opening notes of previously unreleased song “Me Maten,” to the impactful chords of “Demasiadas Mujeres.”
There’s a true sense of accomplishment and ingenuity watching this breathtaking gathering. Recalling previous work from his production company Little Spain, the collective continues to unravel a strong vision of the artist’s aesthetic and purpose. With the camera strictly focusing on two subtly decorated spaces, a dining room and living room hosting a full string orchestra, the visionary performance has encapsulated Tangana’s timeless qualities.
Not only has C. Tangana proven his dominance among the country’s mainstream, but has eased into a seasoned master of genres. El Madrileño weaves in and out of the compositions with a practiced caliber and knowledge of Latin soundscapes. Paying homage to the contemporaries on his left, (producers Alizzz and Victor Martínez) and the certified greats on his right, (rumba legend Kiko Veneno and flamenco icon La Húngara) it’s clear the artist positions himself at the convergence of Spanish music past, present, and future.
Listen to C. Tangana’s third studio album El Madrileño released in early 2021 below.
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It’s been a week since El Madrileño made a dazzling debut to American audiences. Never has a Tiny Desk concert been executed with so much intentional design and story than the debut performance of C. Tangana. Representing a prolific milestone in his career, the intimate gathering unravels at a typical sobremesa, with individual performers each contributing their own sense of personal style and flair. With a fierce air of improvisation and collaboration, the group generates layers of opulent textures from the opening notes of previously unreleased song “Me Maten,” to the impactful chords of “Demasiadas Mujeres.”
There’s a true sense of accomplishment and ingenuity watching this breathtaking gathering. Recalling previous work from his production company Little Spain, the collective continues to unravel a strong vision of the artist’s aesthetic and purpose. With the camera strictly focusing on two subtly decorated spaces, a dining room and living room hosting a full string orchestra, the visionary performance has encapsulated Tangana’s timeless qualities.
Not only has C. Tangana proven his dominance among the country’s mainstream, but has eased into a seasoned master of genres. El Madrileño weaves in and out of the compositions with a practiced caliber and knowledge of Latin soundscapes. Paying homage to the contemporaries on his left, (producers Alizzz and Victor Martínez) and the certified greats on his right, (rumba legend Kiko Veneno and flamenco icon La Húngara) it’s clear the artist positions himself at the convergence of Spanish music past, present, and future.
Listen to C. Tangana’s third studio album El Madrileño released in early 2021 below.
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