 Don Antonio Chacón Record: "1913-1927: La cumbre de un maestro"
(1913 - 1927: A master´s crowning achievement )
Guitarra: Ramón Montoya
Don Antonio Chacón (1869-1929) is regarded as
one of the most influential links
between the great cantaores of the 19th century,
whose direct heir he is, and the
best flamenco singers of this century, who
draw in no
small measure upon his magisterial art.
Why was Don Antonio Chacón called "God",
"Master", "Monster", "Genius"? Because
he could sing any style, and his voice was
exceptional. He was a serious researcher of
"cante", and his gentle but strong personality,
along with his very humble upbringing, made him
a living legend.
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By the turn of the century, Chacón, having
met singers like Silverio
Franconetti, Curro Dulce and Enrique "El
Mellizo", attained his creative maturity and
glory, just as the record industry was
making its first inroads in Spain.
The phonograph records he left were recorded in
1909, 1913, 1927 and 1928. Unfortunately,
his first recordings have been lost or are technically very imperfect.
This CD contains most of his 1913
and 1927 recordings and can be said to be the crowning
achievement of his recorded output. Now, with the
latest digital technology for restoring old
recordings, we have a better idea
of his historic legacy
The cd booklet includes English translations
of the lyrics.
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