Bulería con Ricardo

Bulería con Ricardo is a musical composition by Anoushka Shankar. The track appears on her 2011 album Traveller. The piece has a duration of 6 minutes and 3 seconds. It blends elements of flamenco and Indian classical music, reflecting Shankar’s exploration of cross-cultural fusion.

Anoushka Shankar performs the sitar on this track. The composition features a bulería rhythm, a fast-paced style originating from Andalusian flamenco. The title references Ricardo, though the context does not specify the individual’s full identity or role in the recording. The label Deutsche Grammophon released the album.

The piece incorporates improvisational sections typical of both flamenco and Indian classical traditions. Shankar collaborates with flamenco musicians, though the context does not provide their names. The track showcases call-and-response patterns between the sitar and percussion instruments. Traveller received critical attention for its fusion of genres, and Bulería con Ricardo exemplifies this approach.