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"Ida y vuelta" ("round trip") in it's strict sense is a term used by flamencos to describe those musical forms that have "returned" to Spain from the Caribbean and Latin America. The guajira is an example of an "ida y vuelta" that began in Cuba (with harmonies brought by the Spanish) and returned to Spain to be "transformed" into the flamenco form that features a 12-count rhythm and alternate harmonic changes.

In a broader sense, "ida y vuelta" is about our own personal journeys, both literal and spiritual. The music on this CD occurred because of exploration and a fascination with other cultures. It has been challenging and, at times, risky to leave our "comfort zones," but, perhaps, the potential reward is a richer and more colorful palette.

Las Guitarras de España   (The Guitars of Spain)

The music of Las Guitarras de España arguably requires to the "widest possible" definition of "Spanish Guitar" music. The ensemble is most influenced by traditional flamenco and Spanish classical forms. However, the listener will also note Middle Eastern and Latin American influence on our music.

This CD features many of our own compositions based on traditional flamenco and Cuban musical forms. But we could not entirely neglect the wonderful music from our own culture. As a result, elements of American jazz, blues, and gospel have found their way into the material

Track information for Ida  y Vuelta


Jinetera (rumba)
A flamenco rumba catalana with a Cuban guagaunco influence
Composed by Carlo Basile and David Gonzalez
Lyrics by David Gonzalez
Lead Vocals: David Gonzalez
Backing Vocals: Patricia Ortega
Guitars: Carlo Basile*, David Chiriboga
Tres: Colin Bunn
Trumpet: Nate Walcott*
Percussion: Doug Brush

Amaneciendo (sevillanas)
A traditional folk form from Sevilla, Spain
Composed by Carlo Basile and David Gonzalez
Lyrics by David Gonzalez
Lead Vocals: David Gonzalez
Backing Vocals: Patricia Ortega
Guitars: Carlo Basile*, David Chiriboga
Cajon: Doug Brush
Castanets: Melody Vasquez

Regresaras (bolero/son)
In Cuba, both of these popular forms combine Spanish and African influences Composed by Patricia Ortega, Carlo Basile, and Doug Brush
Lyrics by Particia Ortega
Lead Vocals: Patricia Ortega
Backing Vocals: David Gonzalez
Guitar: Carlo Basile
Tres: Colin Bunn
Cello: Ellen Fisher*
Trumpet: Nate Walcott*
Bass: Mark Berls
Percussion: Doug Brush


Spanish Dance No. 2 (oriental)
Spanish Classical piece written for piano by Nationalist composer Granados Composed by Enrique Granados (1876-1916)
Arranged by Carlo Basile and Doug Brush
(after an arrangement for 2 guitars by Anne Waller and Mark Maxwell)
Guitar: Carlo Basile
Marimba: Doug Brush

Conciencia (rumba)
A rumba flamenco form with a rythm and blues influence
Composed by Carlo Basile and David Gonzalez
Lyrics by David Gonzalez
Lead Vocals: David Gonzalez
Backing Vocals: Patricia Ortega
Guitar: Carlo Basile*
Electric Guitar: Randell Mathews*
Bass: Greg Nergaard
Drums: Doug Brush

Tides
Originally performed for "Shifting Landscapes" (oleoletheater.org) in 2001and based on a traditional flamenco 12-count rhythm Composed by Carlo Basile and Doug Brush
(Inspired by Joel Maisonet)
Classical Guitars: Carlo Basile, Jennifer Trowbridge
Oud: Issa Boulos*
Cello: Ellen Fisher*
Tabla: Doug Brush

Cha Cha Cha
A traditional Cuban cha cha cha written by our friend from Havana, "Chino"
Music and lyrics by Arnaldo Faustino Lee Aleman
Vocals: Patricia Ortega and David Gonzalez
Guitars: Carlo Basile
Tres: Colin Bunn
Trumpet: Nate Walcott*
Bass: Mark Berls
Percussion: Doug Brush

Etude No. 1
A 20th Century guitar piece written for solo guitar
Composed by Leo Brouwer (1939- )
Arranged by Carlo Basile and Doug Brush
Guitar: Carlo Basile
Frame Drum: Doug Brush

Guajiras (traditional)
A traditional ³ida y vuelta² flamenco form which has origins from the Cuban decima form
Lead Vocals: David Gonzalez
Guitar: Carlo Basile
Cajon: Doug Brush
Tres: Colin Bunn
Cello: Ellen Fisher

Tu Amor (rumba)
A flamenco rumba with Cuban rumba influence
Composed by Carlo Basile and David Gonzalez
Lyrics by David Gonzalez
Lead Vocals: David Gonzalez and Patricia Ortega
Backing Vocals: Patricia Ortega
Guitars: Carlo Basile*, David Chiriboga
Bass: Grag Nergaard
Percussion and Drums: Doug Brush*

Tangos de Malaga (traditional)
A traditional flamenco form from southern Andalusia
Lead Vocals: David Gonzalez
Guitars: Carlo Basile*, David Chiriboga, Jennifer Trowbridge*
Palmas: Joel Maisonet
Dancer: Wendy Clinard*

Prayer a Yemaya
Inspired by Afro-Cuban bata drum style
Composed by Doug Brush and Patricia Ortega
Lyrics by Patricia Ortega
Lead Vocals: Patricia Ortega
Backing Vocals: Gradis Medcalf Jr.,Wanda Elliott, Carmen Denise Cade, Renita Stephens
Percussion: Doug Brush and Bob Garrett

Cuba
Composed by Carlo Basile and David Gonzalez
Lyrics by David Gonzalez, Patricia Ortega, and Carlo Basile
Lead Vocals: David Gonzalez
Backing Vocals: Patricia Ortega
Guitar: Carlo Basile
Slide Guitar: Steve Doyle
Pedal Steel Guitar: Ed Mooney