I swiped this from the flamenco thread, but I just wanted to say that this:
YouTube - Tamacun (Rodrigo y Gabriela) and this
YouTube - Stairway to Heaven live (Rodrigo y Gabriela) is the kind of thing I'm looking for. I love traditional sounds, especially if it's got an original twist to it. I like some Spanish pop (Mecano), but it's better if some traditional elements are added. I love this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3REPMDSCh4 because it's a adapted from a traditional opera aria made famous by the wonderful Montserrat Cabelle. Mana is also pop, but they incorporate a lot of traditional sounds, I like that.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ge7e...eature=related