Pena, Penita, Pena collects a selection of Lola Flores’ flamenco and villancicos performances, released in 1989 on Divucsa Music. The album showcases her commanding voice across ten tracks, including the title piece, “Pena penita pena,” and others like “Lola de España” and “Gloria de Cádiz.” Flores’ delivery is steeped in the copla tradition, accompanied by guitars that underscore the passionate, rhythmic pulse typical of Andalusian song.Though not a commercial juggernaut, this record remains a notable artifact within flamenco’s recorded canon, preserving the fervent expressiveness that Flores was known for. The album’s modest listenership attests to its niche appeal, but its resonance endures among aficionados who prize authentic female vocalists from Spain’s rich musical lineage.

Pena, Penita, Pena collects a selection of Lola Flores’ flamenco and villancicos performances, released in 1989 on Divucsa Music. The album showcases her commanding voice across ten tracks, including the title piece, “Pena penita pena,” and others like “Lola de España” and “Gloria de Cádiz.” Flores’ delivery is steeped in the copla tradition, accompanied by guitars that underscore the passionate, rhythmic pulse typical of Andalusian song.Though not a commercial juggernaut, this record remains a notable artifact within flamenco’s recorded canon, preserving the fervent expressiveness that Flores was known for. The album’s modest listenership attests to its niche appeal, but its resonance endures among aficionados who prize authentic female vocalists from Spain’s rich musical lineage.