SPANISH quartet Las Migas said they would love to return to Jamaica and collaborate with reggae acts. The Flamenco group, which was left the island on Monday, performed at the Spanish Court Hotel in Kingston and Montego Bay Cultural Centre in St James, last weekend.

They recently wrapped a month-long tour of United States and Canada, shared their exotic brand of music with an appreciative audience.

Guitarist Marta Robles, a founding member, expressed appreciation for influential work of reggae king Bob Marley.

“For me, the rhythms of his songs are so special. There is reggae all around the world. The sound of Bob Marley is around the world but when you hear reggae it makes you feel good about whatever you are. It makes you relax,” she said.

“If we come back, it would have to be longer. And I think it would be very interesting to do some music with some local people. The musical level here is high so I am sure if we could do some collaboration with musicians, maybe same fusion of dance styles that we can mix with the people, would be wonderful,” she continued.

Violinist Roser Loscos agreed with Robles.

In addition to Loscos and Robles, Las Migas comprises Alicia Grillo (guitar) and Alba Carmona (vocalist and dancer).

“I admire a lot the music of reggae. It is very spiritual and deep,” she said.

Las Migas’s visit was made possible by the Embassy of Spain. Carmen Rives Ruiz-Tapiador, charge d’affaires at the embassy, explained the reason behind their visit.

“There is beauty in the culture and rich heritage of Spain and Jamaica and we are pleased to have been able to facilitate this exchange. Our hope is for continued enrichment of this cultural partnership through the efforts of the governments of Spain and Jamaica,” she said.