Based on the works of Andalusian poet Manuel Alcantara,
Al Cantar a Manuel is the sixth studio album from influential Barcelona cantaora
Mayte Martin. Released in 2010, the follow-up to De Fuego y de Agua features 12 intimate and emotive flamenco and bolero tracks which showcase her effortlessly rich and smooth vocal tones. The disc includes "Excusas a Lola" and "Manuel." ~ Jon O'Brien