This episode dives into one of the wildest and most underrated corners of Spanish music: the clash between flamenco and funk, rock, and disco in the ’70s and ’80s. A time when raw gypsy vocals met wah-wah guitars, heavy basslines, and sweaty dance floors. For me, although not being a super fan of flamenco, the so-called "Gypsy-Rock" or "Gypsy-Disco" always stood out to me as a very interesting mix to pay attention to.
From the dark psychedelia of Las Deblas to the electric bite of Las Grecas, and the streetwise soul of Los Chorbos, we trace how flamenco found a new life through groove and distortion. Along the way, we also tap into the cheeky disco erotica of Susana Estrada, the hybrid bluesy flair of Pata Negra, and the unapologetic party energy of Azúcar Moreno.
It’s a journey through the bold, messy, and magnetic side of Spanish pop culture where tradition and hedonism meet head-on, and where kitsch turns into pure gold.
