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Genre:
Latin
Release Date: 11/01/2005
Seldom do vocalists grace the
world audience who command such powers to soothe, inspire, and enchant as does
Diana Navarro. Her debut record to reach U.S. markets,
No Te Olvides de Mí, recorded for the
WEA Latina label, contains music so rare and precious that as the title suggests, anyone who hears it will not soon forget. The vocal style she favors hails from the place where North African and Spanish stylistic roads cross, called Andalusia, the birthplace of
flamenco. The result is a strong Muslim musical influence, evident in the delicate ornamentation that
Navarro so masterfully executes, like swirls and curls of smoke. Though an unlikely combination,
Navarro's
flamenco vocal stylings and the high-gloss
pop polish of the record's production style work well together. For her fidelity to the style, impressive vocal prowess, and the palatable flavor of the record,
Navarro sounds like a Gypsy
Celine Dion. There's a great variety in pace and timbre from track to track. Every tune reveals a new deep corner of
Navarro's artistry.
Navarro has been described as "a siren," and for her otherworldly vocal presence and the evocative melancholy of her repertoire, it is more true than one might think. It will be difficult to turn off
No Te Olvides de Mí.
Diana Navarro is an artist to watch.
~Evan C. Gutierrez, All Music Guide
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