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There's no let up insofar as the Latin influence in North America is concerned and this Toronto based rumba flamenco trio add yet another demesion the flamenco music genre. The trio comprises Gustavo Scolieri, (lead and rhythm guitars), Paul Cafareli (bass guitars and kyeboards), and Massimo Campoli (drums and persussion). Scolieri wrote all the material. The band produced the album which was recorded at Galileo Studios. Instrumental works are a tough sell, particularly to radio. But once inside this cleaverly-programed package of rarely heard rumba flamenco works, there's an immediate impact. Puente del Diablo have captured the very soul of flamenco with all its fire and angst, but with a subtlety that gives these works a more listenable pitch. This is not your usual run-of-the-mill commercial flamenco rpoduction. It's clever, beacause have fused flamenco with pop and even reggae and, of course, a powerful dance beat. The title track sets the pace, followed by Fiesta de San Fermin, for which there is a dance remix. La Quiero at 7:52 is an exceptionally well layed out track. Here is a display of real flamenco passion. El Toro, Santigini and Puente del Diablo, named after themselves are all key. It's unfortunate Scolieri couldn't add lyrics to his works, particularly of Noche en Negril, a very appealing track. The band is naturally for festivals, clubs and concert venues.

-RG (RPM Magazine)

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