Boricuas Flamencos

Val Ramos's second CD release, Boricuas Flamencos, released in 1995 on Ramos' own label, Piram Records, is an all original and innovative mix of Flamenco fusion with unique elements that ornament traditional Flamenco cadences and melodies. Ramos injects a variety of other musical influences into his Flamenco music foundation including jazz, Puerto Rican and Latin American folkloric music as well as Latin salsa. His contemporary Flamenco music will appeal to a variety of audiences and promote a better appreciation of the versatility of the genre. Ramos' playing showcases his impressive improvisational skills as well as highlighting his talents as a composer and arranger. Selections from Boricuas Flamencos and Ramos' first album, "Olive Green Eyes", have been featured in the Connecticut Public Television documentary Puerto Rican Passages.