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Don Soledad's Debut Album 'Camino de Seda'
"Don Soledad was born in the Philippines, but was suckled on the rich and diverse musical milk of San Francisco that has fed so many great musicians. Camino de Seda means Silk Road, and like the road made by camel caravans to and from Central Asia and Europe, it has many branches. The word branches fits when describing Camino de Seda, not just because there is a distinctive world music rhythm along with Latin Jazz and Bossa Nova caressing an ever present Flamenco Nuevo style of guitar. This road is full of instrumental depth, from the up beat and jazzy flamenco sounds of Puerta Isabel and the title track Camino de Seda that starts our journey, to the romantic light and breezy melodic sounds of Bahia de Media Luna, Sunday Afternoon, and Autumn's Aire. Another Branch is the Tangos of Pasatiempo and La Alameda that have palmas and other great percussions in them! The liner notes are limited to the line up of the musicians that contributed and giving thanks to friends and family. I interviewed Don, and there are some great stories that go with the writing of all the music on Camino de Seda. There are eight tracks totaling just under 40 minutes on Camino de Seda and Don leaves you wanting more, and that is the mark of a well done debut work."
- Blair Clark
WFIT 89.5 FM
Melbourne FL.
Producer of C'est la Vie radio show
"A fantastic release from a gifted player and composer!"
Reviewer: Robert Klein
"Don Soledad’s new release is ample proof that a young and dedicated artist/guitarrista has arrived upon the scene who deftly conjours the beauty of the tone woods with both his imaginative compositions and gifted playing technique. A fantastic release from a gifted player and composer!"
"Very beautiful and elegant project, I enjoyed your original compositions and performance" - Viviám Maria Lopez Latin Music director/host of "Fusion Latina" WDNA-88.9 FM Miami, FL.
Reviewer: Mike Wilson
"With songs like Puerta Isabel and Amanecer, Don Soledad's Camino de Seda is a welcome breath of fresh air. Don Soledad's skillful ability allows him to romance the music from his guitar rather than simply playing. A great addition to my collection and I'm looking forward to great things from this talented artist!"
"Don Soledad is a gifted guitarist and composer"
Reviewer: Daniel Maya
"Based on this CD, it is obvious that Don Soledad is a gifted guitarist and composer with a deep,intuitive feel for Latin musical styles. This CD is an excellent showcase for his passion and talent."
Reviewer: Peggy O'Brien
"Beautiful, fluid, raw, and FLAMENCO! Don is a great songwriter. I LOVE this album!"
Reviewer: Dennis Derby
"Wonderful CD, all original compositions, a lot of which are hauntingly beautiful, especially the last three tracks. Excellent work to which I have enjoyed listening again and again."
Reviewer: David Rodgers
"We purchased the CD on a Saturday nite and spent most of Sunday listening to it in "repeat" mode. Needless to say, we like it alot ......and look forward to future CDs."
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Don Soledad uses guitars
constructed by:
Stephen Faulk guitars
Guitarras Sanchis Lopez
Fine Classical and Flamenco Guitars
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