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Personally I often find the fusion more interesting than either of the basic forms themselves. I mentioned Flamenco in the previous article in this series. As a style, I love it. As one component in a fused musical composition, it's even more exciting. Flamenco itself can be considered a fusion of multiple styles, but I guess that could be said of many styles anyway.

By the way, when I mention fusion, I'm thinking of the fusion of two styles of music rather than the more specific Fusion style that came out of 70s jazz. 

For a fusion of flamenco and metal, Breed 77 have had a few cds of good, melodic rock founded on flamenco concepts:
In My Blood (En Mi Sangre) is a good introduction to their music. Or for one in Spanish:
Un Encuentro.

More acoustic-based are Rodrigo y Gabriela with a few releases, most notably Live in Manchester and Dublin and Rodrigo Y Gabriela. 

If you prefer something heavier, then Uriah Duffy's Flametal band may be more to your taste. The Elder has louder guitars, harsher vocals, but still retains a flamenco feel.

Part of a series by Award Sounds offering a selection of creative ideas to kick-start or rejuvenate a composition.