Gentíl Montaña, a composer featured on this album, aimed to establish a true guitar tradition in Colombia after years of violence, hoping to 'exchange arms of destruction for musical instruments'.
Recording & Production
This album features world première recordings of pieces by Gentíl Montaña and Lucas Saboya.
Performer Biography
José Antonio Escobar, the guitarist on this album, is known for balancing intense musical expression with a vast knowledge of various musical styles and periods, and has won about fifteen international guitar competitions.
Historical Context
Colombia's musical traditions, extending to the early colonial period, are a complex blend of Spanish, sub-Saharan African, and Amerindian elements.
Compositional Technique
The music for guitar by modern composers on this album synthesizes many Colombian dance forms and styles, creating a rich blend of color and rhythmic vitality.
Instruments
The guitar used for this recording was made by Paco Santiago Marín in Granada in 1994.
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