Tamacun
Rodrigo y Gabriela, 2006, from Rodrigo y Gabriela. Solo by Rodrigo Sánchez.
Two acoustic guitars played with metal energy; Rodrigo's fast lead lines ride over Gabriela's percussive rhythm.
Tamacun is a showcase for Rodrigo y Gabriela's two-acoustic-guitar sound, played with the energy of a metal band. Rodrigo Sánchez's fast, precise lead lines ride over Gabriela Quintero's percussive rhythm, which combines strumming with body hits that sound like a drum kit. The music blends flamenco, rock and Latin influences, and the solos are tight and driving. It shows how much power two acoustic guitars can generate without amplification tricks. Listen for how Rodrigo's melodies lock with Gabriela's rhythmic patterns, and how the intensity builds through repeated sections, each one faster and more aggressive than the last.
Tamacun by Rodrigo y Gabriela is featured in our Latin Rock (#21) list. The solo is played by Rodrigo Sánchez and the song was released in 2006.
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Who played the guitar solo on Tamacun?
Rodrigo Sánchez played the solo on Rodrigo y Gabriela's Tamacun (2006).