Music: CHAMBAO

Second Spanish group out is CHAMBAO.

8 man strong, with the marvelous Flamenco vocals of Mari, CHAMBAO, from Malaga have launched 3 CDs, of which "Mi Primo Juan" from the CD "Pokito a Poko" is so cool you just can´t let it go. I admit, there is some of the flamenco-wailing going on, but just enough to add the spice you need.

More clearcut Flamenco influences than ESTOPA, they still represent this to me very exciting mix of traditional and modern.

You can not afford to miss this group! Just listen..., and don´t forget I told you!

Music: ESTOPA

My taste in music is characterized by twists and turns, without any longer committment to any specific genre or artist, but with a personal history of 7 years living in latin coutries, spanish influences in music have stayed strong for a long time. Even though mainstream artists like Shakira or Juanes have managed to get attention even on the Swedish market, the Spanish and Latin American music scene is extraordinary full with undiscovered gems. So, I would hereby like to share a couple.

Formed in 1999. The duo “ESTOPA” made up by brothers David and José Munoz is extremely popular in Spain and have launched 5 records to date. Accordinf to themselves theyt make “streetmusic”. Flamenco-rock with lyrics approaching punk. Alcohol and marijuana romanticism fills the room with smoke when “Vino Tinto” or “Ke Pasa” from the CD “Destrangis” is on loud

Check out their site, and don´t forget I told you!

Ida Maria Silvertsen

I just came back from Nicaragua, and in my jet-lagged haze happened to turn on the Swedish radio P3-Lab that plays unsigned, new swedish music. They had a couple of minutes with a girl called Ida Maria. Norwegian born, living in Uppsala Sweden, just like me. Right a way, her music stuck. She also replies to emails. Check out her myspace. Listen to her vocals. Reminiscent of Björk, but with a more positive touch to it. She will be playing in Oslo in late november and later in Madrid.