Chambao
Encyclopedia
Chambao is a flamenco
-electronic
band originally from Málaga
, Andalusia
, Spain
, known for a Flamenco Chill sound that fuses flamenco sounds and palos
with electronic music. The name of the band is taken from an improvised form of beach tent that is constructed as a means of sheltering from the wind and sun.
Discovered by the Dutch musician Henrik Takkenberg
, they started as a trio of Málaga musicians, María del Mar, Eduardo and Dani (who left the band in 2005) they have released two albums of their own. In 2003, they were winners of the Premios Ondas
musical award for their debut album, Endorfinas en la mente (Endorphin
s in the Mind).
Their song Ahí Estás Tú is used in an advert in the United Kingdom
advertising 'Andalusia'. This is also the band's signature song and quite possibly their most famous.
Chambao are: La Mari, Roberto Cantero, Oliver Sierra, Toni Romero, Toni Cantero, Juan Heredia and Pepe Cielo
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Flamenco
Flamenco is a genre of music and dance which has its foundation in Andalusian music and dance and in whose evolution Andalusian Gypsies played an important part....
-electronic
Electronic music
Electronic music is music that employs electronic musical instruments and electronic music technology in its production. In general a distinction can be made between sound produced using electromechanical means and that produced using electronic technology. Examples of electromechanical sound...
band originally from Málaga
Málaga
Málaga is a city and a municipality in the Autonomous Community of Andalusia, Spain. With a population of 568,507 in 2010, it is the second most populous city of Andalusia and the sixth largest in Spain. This is the southernmost large city in Europe...
, Andalusia
Andalusia
Andalusia is the most populous and the second largest in area of the autonomous communities of Spain. The Andalusian autonomous community is officially recognised as a nationality of Spain. The territory is divided into eight provinces: Huelva, Seville, Cádiz, Córdoba, Málaga, Jaén, Granada and...
, Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
, known for a Flamenco Chill sound that fuses flamenco sounds and palos
Palo (flamenco)
A palo is the name traditionally given in the flamenco environment for the different musical forms that constitute the traditional musical heritage of flamenco...
with electronic music. The name of the band is taken from an improvised form of beach tent that is constructed as a means of sheltering from the wind and sun.
Discovered by the Dutch musician Henrik Takkenberg
Henrik Takkenberg
Henrik Takkenberg was a lead singer, songwriter, composer and producer who developed a new musical style he named Flamenco Chill.- Biography :...
, they started as a trio of Málaga musicians, María del Mar, Eduardo and Dani (who left the band in 2005) they have released two albums of their own. In 2003, they were winners of the Premios Ondas
Premios Ondas
The Premios Ondas have been given since 1954 by Radio Barcelona, a subsidiary of Cadena SER, in recognition of professionals in the fields of radio and television broadcasting, the cinema, and the music industry.Past winners have included R.E.M., U2, The Corrs, Eric Clapton, the Red Hot Chili...
musical award for their debut album, Endorfinas en la mente (Endorphin
Endorphin
Endorphins are endogenous opioid peptides that function as neurotransmitters. They are produced by the pituitary gland and the hypothalamus in vertebrates during exercise, excitement, pain, consumption of spicy food, love and orgasm, and they resemble the opiates in their abilities to produce...
s in the Mind).
Their song Ahí Estás Tú is used in an advert in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
advertising 'Andalusia'. This is also the band's signature song and quite possibly their most famous.
Chambao are: La Mari, Roberto Cantero, Oliver Sierra, Toni Romero, Toni Cantero, Juan Heredia and Pepe Cielo
Discography
- 2002: Flamenco Chill, a double CD by various artists that was released by Sony.
- 2003: Endorfinas en la mente (Endorphins in the Mind), the band's first record on their own. It sold over 80,000 copies in 20 countries and received a Premios OndasPremios OndasThe Premios Ondas have been given since 1954 by Radio Barcelona, a subsidiary of Cadena SER, in recognition of professionals in the fields of radio and television broadcasting, the cinema, and the music industry.Past winners have included R.E.M., U2, The Corrs, Eric Clapton, the Red Hot Chili...
award. - 2005: Pokito a poko (Little by Little or "Step by Step"); original member Dani contributed to eight of the songs on this album before leaving the band. The album has sold more than 100,000 copies.
- 2006: Caminando 2001-2006, a double CD plus DVD
- 2007: Con otro aire
- 2008: Papeles Mojados (cd single), including Papeles Mojados and the brand new version duet with Elena PaparizouElena PaparizouEleni "Elena" Paparizou , usually referred to abroad as Helena Paparizou, is a Greek-Swedish singer and occasional songwriter, who was born and raised in Sweden by Greek parents. She began her career there in 1999 as a member of the duo Antique, while she also worked briefly as a model for a...
(Greek Female Singer). - 2009: En el fin del mundo, CD plus DVD
External links
- http://www.chambao.es/
- http://www.esflamenco.com/bio/en11564.html
- Chambao, Nuevos Álbumes - Billboard En Español
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