Unlimited Streaming
Listen to this album in high quality now on our apps
Start my trial period and start listening to this albumEnjoy this album on Qobuz apps with your subscription
SubscribeEnjoy this album on Qobuz apps with your subscription
Digital Download
Purchase and download this album in a wide variety of formats depending on your needs.
The shadowy, sunrise-laden cover of the flamenco guitar/gypsy violin duo's ninth disc reflects the playful spirit of the personalities behind one of world music's most original phenomenons of the last decade. There's always a lightheartedness in their songs, reflective of the Mexican surf region where their partnership began. Yet when it comes to blending traditional elements with modern percussive sensibilities, and showing the rhythmic possibilities of the violin, the tandem is not only serious, but innovative. Manana is one of their most diverse discs, inspired by the experiences they've had playing their gypsy joy for audiences all around the world. Thus, there's the lazy days on Mexican and Hawaiian beaches, seductive dances in the hills of Scaromonte, even an exquisitely exotic Arabian caravan (the mystical, almost experimental closing track "Caravan of Camels"). John Leftwich's production adds some well-placed electronic percussion amidst the more natural soundscaping on tracks like the swaying title tune, and there are some cool electric guitar enhancements. "El Desperado," a song written in the 17th Century Mexican village of San Miguel de Allende (a place near and dear to the duo's heart), mixes a dusty, steel string enhanced Western atmosphere with a mix of electronica and sparse live percussion. Combining all that with a touch of the blues, "La Bolita" is in this vein, but more exotic and romantic. Though this is one of their more intricately produced projects, the simple charming duality that defines Willie & Lobo's charm comes across on more organic tracks like "Fuegando," a powerful polyrhythmic showcase of what they can accomplish when stripped down. Manana couldn't have gotten here too soon.
© Jonathan Widran /TiVo
You are currently listening to samples.
Listen to over 100 million songs with an unlimited streaming plan.
Listen to this playlist and more than 100 million songs with our unlimited streaming plans.
From kr133.33/month
Willie And Lobo, MainArtist - Willie Royal, Producer - Rich Denhart, Producer, Executive Producer - Wolfgang Fink, Composer - John Leftwich, Producer
(C) 2003 Narada Productions, Inc ℗ 2003 Narada Productions, Inc.
Willie And Lobo, MainArtist - Willie Royal, Composer, Producer - Rich Denhart, Producer, Executive Producer - John Leftwich, Producer - John Lefwich, Composer
(C) 2003 Narada Productions, Inc ℗ 2003 Narada Productions, Inc.
Willie And Lobo, MainArtist - Willie Royal, Composer, Producer - Rich Denhart, Producer, Executive Producer - John Leftwich, Producer
(C) 2003 Narada Productions, Inc ℗ 2003 Narada Productions, Inc.
Willie And Lobo, MainArtist - Willie Royal, Composer, Producer - Rich Denhart, Producer, Executive Producer - John Leftwich, Producer
(C) 2003 Narada Productions, Inc ℗ 2003 Narada Productions, Inc.
Willie And Lobo, MainArtist - Willie Royal, Composer, Producer - Rich Denhart, Producer, Executive Producer - Wolfgang Fink, Composer - John Leftwich, Producer
(C) 2003 Narada Productions, Inc ℗ 2003 Narada Productions, Inc.
Willie And Lobo, MainArtist - Willie Royal, Producer - Rich Denhart, Producer, Executive Producer - Wolfgang Fink, Composer - John Leftwich, Producer - Gil Gutierrez, Composer - John Lefwich, Composer
(C) 2003 Narada Productions, Inc ℗ 2003 Narada Productions, Inc.
Willie And Lobo, MainArtist - Willie Royal, Composer, Producer - Rich Denhart, Producer, Executive Producer - Wolfgang Fink, Composer - John Leftwich, Producer
(C) 2003 Narada Productions, Inc ℗ 2003 Narada Productions, Inc.
Willie And Lobo, Producer, Guitar, Violin, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Willie Royal, Producer - Rich Denhart, Producer, Executive Producer - Wolfgang Fink, Composer - John Leftwich, Producer
(C) 2003 Narada Productions, Inc ℗ 2003 Narada Productions, Inc.
Willie And Lobo, MainArtist - Willie Royal, Composer, Producer - Rich Denhart, Producer, Executive Producer - John Leftwich, Producer
(C) 2003 Narada Productions, Inc ℗ 2003 Narada Productions, Inc.
Willie And Lobo, MainArtist - Willie Royal, Composer, Producer - Rich Denhart, Producer, Executive Producer - John Leftwich, Producer
(C) 2003 Narada Productions, Inc ℗ 2003 Narada Productions, Inc.
Willie And Lobo, Producer, Guitar, Violin, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Willie Royal, Producer - Rich Denhart, Producer, Executive Producer - Wolfgang Fink, Composer - John Leftwich, Producer
(C) 2003 Narada Productions, Inc ℗ 2003 Narada Productions, Inc.
Album review
The shadowy, sunrise-laden cover of the flamenco guitar/gypsy violin duo's ninth disc reflects the playful spirit of the personalities behind one of world music's most original phenomenons of the last decade. There's always a lightheartedness in their songs, reflective of the Mexican surf region where their partnership began. Yet when it comes to blending traditional elements with modern percussive sensibilities, and showing the rhythmic possibilities of the violin, the tandem is not only serious, but innovative. Manana is one of their most diverse discs, inspired by the experiences they've had playing their gypsy joy for audiences all around the world. Thus, there's the lazy days on Mexican and Hawaiian beaches, seductive dances in the hills of Scaromonte, even an exquisitely exotic Arabian caravan (the mystical, almost experimental closing track "Caravan of Camels"). John Leftwich's production adds some well-placed electronic percussion amidst the more natural soundscaping on tracks like the swaying title tune, and there are some cool electric guitar enhancements. "El Desperado," a song written in the 17th Century Mexican village of San Miguel de Allende (a place near and dear to the duo's heart), mixes a dusty, steel string enhanced Western atmosphere with a mix of electronica and sparse live percussion. Combining all that with a touch of the blues, "La Bolita" is in this vein, but more exotic and romantic. Though this is one of their more intricately produced projects, the simple charming duality that defines Willie & Lobo's charm comes across on more organic tracks like "Fuegando," a powerful polyrhythmic showcase of what they can accomplish when stripped down. Manana couldn't have gotten here too soon.
© Jonathan Widran /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 11 track(s)
- Total length: 01:04:18
- Main artists: Willie and Lobo
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Narada Productions, Inc.
- Genre: World
© 2003 Narada Productions, Inc. ℗ 2003 Narada Productions, Inc.
Improve album information
Why buy on Qobuz...
-
Stream or download your music
Buy an album or an individual track. Or listen to our entire catalogue with our high-quality unlimited streaming subscriptions.
-
Zero DRM
The downloaded files belong to you, without any usage limit. You can download them as many times as you like.
-
Choose the format best suited for you
Download your purchases in a wide variety of formats (FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF...) depending on your needs.
-
Listen to your purchases on our apps
Download the Qobuz apps for smartphones, tablets and computers, and listen to your purchases wherever you go.