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Spirit of Flamenco – Full Cast List...

“Spirit of Flamenco” is upon us, this weekend, for one night only. On its final night the 2012 Adelaide International Guitar Festival celebrates the spirit ‘el Duende’ that arises from flamenco’s unique fusion of dance, voice, percussion and guitar. Book through BASS http://www.bass.net.au/events/enta/SPIRIT2012/ Festival Theatre: 12th of August 2012 at 8pm The performance has been divided...

Fiery Flamenco in the Dead of a Melbourne Winter...

Whether it’s the Mike Figgis documentary ‘Flamenco Women’ (1997) or the International Flamenco Fashion Show (SIMOF), flamenco and fashion just fit together perfectly. The high calibre techniques and skill involved in flamenco can lend a sophisticated air to any fashion event and still keep it grounded to the underground and street level that, in the following case, Melbourne is famous for. Aya Kitaoji...

María Pagés to perform in Sydney...

Once again, flamenco fans have not been forgotten, as Sydney’s international dance festival prepares for another sell out season. Award-winning flamenco dancer and choreographer María Pagés will perform for the first time in Australia come August 2012. In a fusion performance along-side the modern moorish style of Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, María Pagés will perform to a hallucinatory live score composed by Szymon...

A Joan Miró Mediterranean Flamenco Fantasy...

The surreal works of Spanish Artist, Joan Miró are the inspiration for a brand new production by BBF (Barcelona Ballet Flamenco). Miróterraneo is a mediterranean fantasy exploring the different scenic languages that Miró explored in his art, adding classical music and flamenco to the interpretation, with stylized dance, folklore and traditional music. “For us and our entire team it has not been easy...

Online Flamenco Dancewear Shop...

FLAMENCISTA: An Online Flamenco Dancewear Shop dedicated to quality and exceptional service. Custom-made flamenco shoes, hand crafted in Spain…flamenco Gorgeous designs incorporating the best Spanish materials… World class personalised service and communication, targeting native English speakers… High quality products with affordable prices and competitive delivery charges… Sound too good to...

What Should You Understand Before Beginning to Stu...

A new flamenco documentary, ‘Hola Flamenco’ poses some interesting and essential questions, continuing some ancient debates about flamenco. What is pure? What is historical? What is correct? Ask any flamenco professional about its origins and you are likely to receive more and more contrasting answers, the deeper you dig. These debates reach their pinnacle when you pit ‘purist’ against ‘fusionista,’ ...

Festival de Jerez 2012 – Last Call...

Last Call for Workshop registrations at Festival de Jerez 2012 One of the great flamenco festivals, Festival de Jerez 2012, is in its 16th year and just around the corner. Known among the international community as a classic flamenco pilgrimage destination, this esteemed flamenco festival takes place in city of Jerez de la Frontera, famous for vino de Jerez or Sherry. As a flamenco holiday or a first visit to Spain, you...

Postcard from Roshanne...

EDITOR’S NOTE: My favourite aspect of running the Flamenco Australia Magazine is receiving postcards from Australian flamenco’s visiting Spain. Well, I publish them under the banner of postcard… They usually come in the form of emails with photo’s attached. Spain is the other side of the world and for many it can seam unreachable! If you can’t get there… The next best thing...

Vikingo de Jerez Tour 2011...

After an extended stay in Adelaide, working closely with gypsy flamenco singer El Titi de Algeciras, Vikingo de Jerez (aka Rowland Schultz) will soon return to Melbourne and Sydney to complete the second leg of his BULERIANDO tour. The CD came out in January 2011 and since then Rowland has been busy preparing for a new album. BULERIANDO is available to purchase online on itunes.apple.com… You can read our...

Valentino Returns to Revolt – Interview...

Last June, The Valentino Ensemble performed at the quirky Revolt artspace and performance venue in Melbourne. I had planned to interview, Melbourne flamenco guitarist, Valentino before that gig, but unfortunately it never happened. I was glad to hear that the show sold-out, in fact they had to bring in more seats on the night. Valentino was asked to return on the 30th September 2011 as part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival....