A few days ago Jonathan was interviewed by Cerys Mathews on 6 Music (BBC Radio). No live in the studio songs this time but quite an interesting interview, something like 15 minutes long.
I'm not a big Flamenco fan, but some years ago I gave him a Flamenco record (Lágrimas negras, of Bebo Valdés and Diego el Cigala), and Jonathan told me that he really enjoyed it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bs73eGP0BEM&feature=related
Jojoblog is maintained with respect by fans for fans. Jonathan Richman does not use the internet or own a computer. Any communication from him to the Jojoblog community is sent through his publicist, Debbie Gulyas of Blue Arrow Records.
To find out when Jonathan Richman and Tommy Larkins are coming near your town, send a letter with your neatly printed or typed address to Les Gripkey at:
JONATHAN RICHMAN MAILING LIST PO BOX 8024 SANTA CRUZ CA 95061 USA
Thanks Bob for sharing this fascinating interview.
ReplyDeleteI missed again Jonathan this year. He seems to schedule his gigs in Paris when I am out of town..
Thanks for posting this!
ReplyDeleteDid anyone note all those Flamenco artists he listens to?? wouldn't mind checking some of those out...
Great interview!
ReplyDeleteSean, the Flamenco artists that Jonathan talked about are:
Melchor de Marchena:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cbxpu5Mddqc
Paco del Gastor:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJEoFqVcVlI
Fernanda de Utrera:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wz_Cr6PMeJA
Bambino:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acjRixeiiS8
Los Amaya:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgZXriZUd74&feature=related
I'm not a big Flamenco fan, but some years ago I gave him a Flamenco record (Lágrimas negras, of Bebo Valdés and Diego el Cigala), and Jonathan told me that he really enjoyed it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bs73eGP0BEM&feature=related
wow, thanks for all those links. I'm gonna check those out.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!
ReplyDeleteHey Alberto, Thank you so much for naming & linking those Flamenco guys!!
ReplyDelete