The Festival of Flamenco Song

Photo: Javier Suarez

 

3/18/2010

The Festival of Flamenco Song offers week-long schedule of concerts, dance performances and workshops that will bring the Madre Patria to Miami.  Organized by Siempre Flamenco, a Miami-based arts organization dedicated to promoting authentic flamenco events, the festival brings together masters as well as up-and-coming stars of the flamenco world, directly from Spain.  

The festival kicks off with Al Andalus, Caravana, a concert where the Jewish, Moorish, and Gypsy roots of flamenco come together in a contemporary fusion featuring Cantor George Mordecai, Joe Zeytoonian & Myriam Eli, Paco and Celia Fonta. $20.00 General Admission $18.00 seniors (65 and up w/ ID).

Sunday, March 21st, 4 p.m.  Temple Emanu-El, 1701 Washington Ave., Miami Beach.

Guitar lovers will enjoy a flamenco guitar recital by Emilio Prados followed by a master class of Cante with Manuel Palacin. Free, $10.00 suggested donation.

Thursday, March 25th.  Recital at 7 p.m., class begins at 8 p.m.  Centro Cultural Español,  800 Douglas Rd, Coral Gables.

Learn some flamenco dance moves at a workshop with Jose Barios.  Register online at www.siempreflamenco.com or call 305—866-4387.

March 22 through 24th, beginners at 7 p.m., advanced at 8:30 p.m.  Performing Arts Network, 13146 West Dixie HWY, North Miami.      

The festival culminates with Fragua, Cante Puro, where flamenco song unites with the intricate fury of dance in a unique concert that will exhilarate and delight both young and old. Guest artists from Spain include Manuel Palacin , Jose Barrios, Ruben de Maria and from Miami, Paco and Celia Fonta.  Tickets are $35 VIP,   $25.00 general admission.  $30 VIP,  $20 general admission for seniors (65 and up w/ID).

Friday and Saturday, March 26th& 27th 8pm. Colony Theater, 1040 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach.

Tickets on sale now www.siempreflamenco.com.