Las Grecas Te estoy amando locamente (1974)
Flamenco rock, also called Andalusian rock, emerged in Andalusia in the late 1960s, mixing flamenco with psychedelic and progressive rock, and the two sisters who performed under the moniker Las Grecas and dubbed their sound “gypsy rock,” had key roles in shaping the genre.
The careers of the two Roma sisters Tina and Carmela were tragically brief. Their manager not only withheld money but actively sabotaged their rise after they took legal action against him. At the same time, Tina struggled with paranoid schizophrenia, a condition worsened by substance abuse.
“Te estoy amando locamente”, our song of the day, became Las Grecas’ breakout hit and signature track. Sung in the Caló language, it topped the Spanish charts and remains a cultural touchstone—and more recently was reinterpreted by Rosalía.
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