Coldplay Goes Hispanic - Or Spanish, I'm not Sure

Filed in archive Latin Culture , Latin Music on July 26, 2007

The British band Coldplay has announced in their website that Coldplay's next album will have a "Hispanic theme":

"The sights, sounds and flavors of Latin America and Spain have definitely been infused on this album. The band visited Argentina, Chile, Brazil and Mexico earlier this year. Chris then came up with the idea of recording in Spain. The music and lyrics have begun to reflect the strengthening Hispanic theme."

"No maracas or castanets, but a vibrancy and colorfulness that owes much to the atmosphere of Buenos Aires and Barcelona. The effect is subtle but important"

They are recording in Barcelona. I wonder if they know the difference between Hispanic and Spanish. Of course there are similar aspects in both styles, since the Hispanic culture origins are mostly in Spain; but there are also huge differences.

I have serious doubts about this; if they want a Hispanic theme, why, oh why have they decided to record the album in Spain?

Once again, we'll have to wait and see. I really hope this album won't be another "cultural fiasco".

Via: Hispanic Trending