
Carmona Flamenco will be performing on Saturday, July 14th 2007 at the Solstice Cafe in Seattle Washington. Guest artist Ana Montes will be joining the group for an evening of traditional Flamenco music, song and dance. Coffee, Beer, Wine and Desserts will be served for the evening.
** Please not that there is no Dinner menu… So if you are on a date make sure to eat before the show!
For more information:
Call 206-932-4067 or visit http://www.fanw.org/
Solstice Café
4116 University Way N.W.
Seattle, Washington
8:00 & 9:30 pm (Doors open at 7:30 pm)
$ 15.00 cover (two sets), NO RESERVATIONS.
Got some news about a special Flamenco performance in Seattle!
Solo Flamenco nonprofit organization is presenting, from Jerez de la Frontera, Maria Bermudez and Sonidos Gitanos with special guests Bernardo Parilla and Rafael Campallo at the Edmonds Center for the Arts in Seattle Washington, July 27th for one night only! Tickets are on sale at the box office.
Also if you are interested in attending workshops and are in the Portland Oregon area. Space is still available for Bernardo Parilla’s five day gypsy violin workshop and Jesus Alvarez’s flamenco guitar workshop offered during the second Northwest International Flamenco Festival, July 28th to August 2nd. For registration info vistit http://www.nwiff.com don’t miss the opportunity to study with some of Flamenco’s finest artists!
For more information:
Call 425.275.9595 or online at http://www.nwiff.com.
Tickets are now on sale for Maria Bermudez y Sonidos Gitanos at the Edmonds Center for the Arts through June 30 at the special discounted price of $34 per ticket plus service fees.
Seating in rows 5-8 of the orchestra are being sold.
To order your tickets, log onto:
http://www.nwiff.com
Been wanting to take a trip to Spain and see some real Flamenco? inTrend International Travel is offering a complete Flamenco tour package scheduled October 18-28 2007.
Here is there description of the tour:
You will experience authentic flamenco events, observe rarely seen flamenco cante as performed in a fragua (metal workshop), and participate in fiestas and juergas. This tour will provide the rare opportunity for you to mingle with and learn from members of the famous Gitano families that gave rise to and shaped the flamenco puro tradition.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Oct 18
Depart from NYC on overnight flight to Spain
Meals on board.
Day 2: Oct 19 SEVILLE
Arrival at Seville airport
English-speaking representative will be waiting for you
Transfer from airport to hotel
Lunch on your own
Half-day guided city sightseeing
Evening transfers to/from flamenco event in Utrera
Welcome dinner and flamenco fiesta at Gitano family’s home
Overnight at first class hotel
Day 3: Oct 20 SEVILLE
Breakfast at hotel
Free day and lunch on your own
Dinner / specialty dishes at local restaurant
Evening transfers to/from flamenco event in Triana, Seville
Fiesta de Calle at Mantoncillo with flamenco Gitanos, including drinks
Overnight at first class hotel
Day 4: Oct 21 CARMONA – CORDOBA
Breakfast at hotel in Seville
Morning drive to Carmona
Guided tour of Carmona
Lunch in Carmona – regional specialties
Drive to Ecija
Afternoon free time to explore the town
Evening transfer to flamenco event in Ecija at flamenco family’s home
“Fragua†fiesta & tapas dinner with Gitano flamenco artists and their family
Drive to Cordoba after flamenco event
Overnight at first class hotel
Day 5: Oct 22 CORDOBA – GRANADA
Breakfast at hotel in Cordoba
Morning guided city tour
Lunch on your own and free afternoon
Drive to Granada
Dinner at specialty restaurant
Overnight at first class hotel
Day 6: Oct 23 GRANADA
Breakfast at hotel in Granada
Half-day guided city tour including the Albaicin area
Lunch and afternoon on your own
Evening round-trip transfers to flamenco in Sacromonte
Dinner and private fiesta show in Sacromonte with flamenco artists
Overnight at first class hotel
Day 7: Oct 24 GRANADA – MALAGA
Breakfast at hotel in Granada
Guided tour of the Alhambra
Lunch at specialty restaurant
Drive to Malaga
Free evening and dinner on your own
Overnight at superior tourist class hotel
Day 8: Oct 25 MALAGA
Breakfast at hotel
Morning guided city tour
Lunch and afternoon on your own
Evening transfers to/from flamenco event at a Peña
Dinner and Fiesta de Calle with flamenco Gitanos and friends
Overnight at superior tourist class hotel
Day 9: Oct 26 MALAGA – RONDA – ARCOS & JEREZ DE LA FRONTERA
Breakfast at hotel in Malaga
Drive to Ronda
Guided tour of Ronda
Lunch at specialty restaurant
Afternoon departure to Arcos de la Frontera
Free time to explore Arcos
Drive to Jerez de la Frontera
Evening on your own
Overnight at first class hotel
Day 10: Oct 27 JEREZ DE LA FRONTERA
Breakfast at hotel
Morning guided city tour and visit to Jerez including wine tasting in cellars
Lunch and afternoon on your own
Evening transfers to/from flamenco event at flamenco artists’ home
Farewell Fiesta and dinner with flamenco artists and their family members
Overnight at first class hotel
Day 11: Oct 28
Breakfast at hotel
Transfer to airport
Flight to NYC
HIGHLIGHTS:
* Air transportation from NYC (other gateways available upon request)
* English-speaking assistance upon arrival
* English-speaking guides for all sightseeings
* 6 Guided tours
* 9 Nights accommodation
* Daily breakfast
* 3 Lunches
* 7 Dinners
* Transportation and transfers by private motorcoach
* 6 Flamenco events (including 5 with dinner)
* Porterage of 1 piece of luggage at hotels
* Hotel taxes and service charges
Tour Directors: Greta and Leo Inowlocki will escort and assist you during the entire flamenco tour.
Flamenco classes: Optional classes. Information upon request.
Optional Extensions to/from Madrid and Barcelona. Information upon request.
GROUP RATE – based on group of 25
(Rates are per person based on double occupancy)
Land only: $2260
*Air & land from NYC: $2975
* Plus applicable air taxes, fuel and airport charges
Airfare available from all U.S. gateways on request
Single supplement
$365
Limited group size of 25
FOR RESERVATIONS AND INFORMATION:
greta@intrend.com
Tel: 845-510-9630
http://www.intrend.com
Has it been a week already? Unlike most other people on Friday, Flamencos start getting ready to either perform or go watch some great shows. This weekend will not dissappoint!
Today in Los Angeles Ojos de Brujo is giving a free concert. Ojos de Brujo will also be performing in a few other cities in California make sure to read all about it!
If you are looking for Online Flamenco Guitar Lessons make sure to read our review on Jason McGuires online service called Flamenco-Lessons.com.
Yvette La Sole will be in California again for a short period of time where she will be offering some intensive Flamenco Dance Workshops!
Jose Tanaka will be performing Sunday at the Fountain Theater. The Fountain Theater has posted that there will be no performances for the month of July. This may be the last show until August so make sure to go and have a great time!
Also a new Contact Us form has been added to the site. Feel free to use it to send us any suggestions, comments and or requests.
Jose Merce performs the famous song Al Alba in the Teatro Real of Madrid.
José Mercé, canta en el Teatro Real de Madrid, la famosa canción de Aute “Al Alba”.
Yvette “La Sole†is back Direct from Andalucia, Spain and is ready to teach some intensive workshops. Workshops sell out fast so plan ahead and book your spot early.
Flamenco Workshops
Saturday, September 15, 2007
Sunday, September 16, 2007
Saturday, September 22, 2007
Sunday, September 23, 2007
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Beg./Int. Bulerias with ½ hour of technique
1:30 p.m. – 3;00 p.m.
Int./Adv. Choreography to be determined,
with ½ hour of technique
8 Classes: $210/person
4 Classes, same weekend (12 -3pm): $105/person
4 Classes same level, different weekends: $120/person
2 Classes of the same level: $60/person
Single Class: $30/person
Single Class, Drop-in Rate: $35
Make checks payable to:
International Arts Academy
Pre-registration deadline:
Friday, August 31, 2007
International Arts Academy
20628 E. Arrow Highway, #3
Covina, CA 97124 (626) 938-1111
http://www.internationalartsacademy.net
internationalartsacademy@earthlink.net
Private Classes Available
Call (626)274-1500

Maria Bermudez Sonidos Gitanos has returned from Jerez de la Frontera, Spain with a brand new show FlamenColores.
Starring:
Dancer Maria Bermudez
Dancer Rafael Compallo
Singers Ani de los Reyes & Miguel Rosendo
Guitarists Jesus Alvarez & Nino Jero
Violinist Bernardo Parilla
Palmero/Percussionist Luis de la Tota
Shows in Southern California are limited:
Japan America Theatre, Los Angeles, July 21st, 2007
Mandeville Auditorium, San Diego, July 22nd, 2007
Majorie Luke Theatre, Santa Barbara, July 25th, 2007

Tomatito released an album called Aguadulce in mid 2004 and three years later it has come across my desk. What a magnificent collection of orginal and inspiring music. Each composition is carefully detailed and no note is taken for granted.
Most of time when I listen to bulerias, tangos etc… I hear players who are obsessed with speed and power forgetting that this is an opportunity to show there talent instead of power strumming through the chords or perhaps they are masking there inabilities as a guitar player. Each song on this album is so densely packed with individual notes yet each song does not loose the great groove and flow accomplished by master guitarist such as Tomatito.
One of many great things I am sure about being Tomatito is that there is no shortage of great singers when recording an album. Potito lends his talent to En Casa del Herrero and Diego el Cigala sings in Gallibando.
The easy favorite on Aguadulce is a song featuring Mari Ãngeles Fernández Torres. That’s right! Tomatito’s very own daughter steals the spotlight from dad in the Tangos “Donde Esta Tu Carino?â€. Another song that was an instant favorite was Pa Salinas which along with Donde Esta Tu Carino? became regularly played songs in the office and the iPod.
If you do not yet have this album and are looking for a great collection of Flamenco music you will not be disappointed with Aguadulce by Tomatito.
Great Online Flamenco Lessons are hard to come by and usually you are left trying to learn from online tabs. Jason “El Rubio†McGuire is changing all of that with his new online Flamenco lesson service Flamenco-Lessons.com. You can finally have multiple tempo video, sheet music, commentary and right hand and left hand views all online for each lesson! At the time of this writing I counted fifty seven lessons multiplied by six for each video in a lesson that’s over three hundred videos. Ranging from beginner to expert and covering all the major Palos and Dance/Cante accompaniment all of the videos become accessible with your membership!
One of the greatest things about my job is the ability to see how the two things I enjoy the most Flamenco and the internet are merging more and more each day. Jason “El Rubio†McGuire has pushed the combination of Flamenco and the internet to the next level. Jason has created an online Flamenco lesson service that is neck and shoulders above his competitors in the online space.
The heart and soul of this service is the online videos that provide several angles and speeds as well as commentary. Using the familiar QuickTime software, very clear high quality videos are streamed that are easy to rewind, pause and play. Normal tempo videos provide you with an example of how the entire lesson is to be played and sound with no talking just Jason playing awesome pieces. Slow Tempo gives you the ability to see, hear and play along at about half speed making it much easier to practice and again no talking just playing. Notice a trend? Jason in fact never says a thing in his videos unless you click on the Commentary video for the corresponding lesson. There he explains the lesson and some interesting insights about Flamenco. This in my opinion gives the student an uninterrupted lesson and distinctly separates the “focus on what I am saying†and “focus on what I am playing†leading to a better learning experience.
Also included in each lesson is a Counted video which is the same as the Slow Tempo described above except with Jason counting out the compass. And last but not least is the Left Hand and Right Hand videos for each lesson that give you a great close up view so you wont be left wondering or squinting trying to figure out what that chord or note was. Did I mention that each lesson comes with its corresponding sheet music? Using the Scorch plug-in you are able to see and play along with both musical notes and tabs for each lesson!
Jason McGuire also makes himself very accessible to his members as he checks in daily to the member only online forum. Here you can feel free to make suggestions, ask questions and have discussions with Jason or other members of the site.
Flamenco-Lessons.com brings together several key factors involving auditory and visual learning often overlooked in other online Flamenco lesson services. The days of paying super high prices for DVD’s and lesson books are counted. Online services like Flamenco-Lessons.com are setting the pace and currently providing high quality content that is easily accessible any where in the world! No more PAL versus NTSC! Now you can say “Just let me learn Flamenco guitar at my pace, when I have time and where ever I amâ€.
For more information on Online Flamenco Guitar Lessons visit: http://www.flamenco-lessons.com
The New World Flamenco Festival in Irvine has announced its schedule for Workshops and Classes taught by the Artist performing at Festival. Yaelisa, Jason McGuire, Juan Manuel Moneo, Carmen Grilo, Maria Jose Franco are just some of the instructors that will be teaching. All of the workshops and classes fill up fast so make sure you register in advance!
Pre-Festival Classes
During the weekend prior to the Festival’s official opening, Festival
Director, dancer and master teacher Yaelisa will teach four
workshops focused on enhancing technique and understanding of
the art of flamenco. For some students, these classes will serve as
a supplement to other workshops offered during the Festival. The
workshops are limited to 15 students in order provide personal
attention and maximize their value as an introduction to the Festival.
All classes will be accompanied by a guitarist.
Yaelisa:
Beginning Flamenco Technique
These beginning level classes are intended for those with modest
training or experience, or for those who wish to get “warmed up†for
classes later on with the Festival’s visiting artists. Attend one or both
classes. Bring tape recorders.
Saturday, August 4, 1-2:30pm; IBT Studio
Sunday, August 5, 1:00-2:30pm; IBT Studio
$25 per session PAID IN ADVANCE or $30 day of event
Llimited to 15 persons.
Yaelisa:
Beginning/Intermediate Choreography (Tangos)
Learn to understand the structure of Tangos – and the codes and
signals necessary to communicate your baile to singers and guitarists.
Yaelisa will share some of her vast knowledge of the role of the cante.
Take one or both classes. Bring tape recorders.
Saturday, August 4, 2:30-4:00pm; IBT Studio
Sunday, August 5, 2:30-4pm; IBT Studio
$25 per session PAID IN ADVANCE or $30 day of event
Limited to 15 persons.
Yaelisa & Jason McGuire:
Flamenco Communication
Advanced Master Class
This performance development master class is designed for the
advanced or professional student who wishes to learn and practice
the structure and signals necessary to communicate effectively with
musicians and other dancers. Using various styles such as Bulerias,
Tangos and Soleá, Yaelisa imparts her immense knowledge of
cante and baile with participants in a in a comfortable and casual
environment. Students must have a minimum of 5 years of flamenco
dance experience.
Tuesday, August 7, 6:30-8pm: IBT Stage
Limited to 15 students.
Free. Must be pre-registered in advanced level Academy classes.
Open to the public for observation.
Rina Orellana:
Niños Flamencos
Niños Flamencos is a fun, imaginative dance class for children aged 5-
10 in the basics of flamenco and Spanish dance and music, using the
elements of footwork (taconeo), arm and hand movements (brazeo)
and rhythms to create a cultural experience that this age group can
enjoy! Dancers will learn to use Spanish shawls and fans during the
session. Any small fan can be purchased in advance; a small quantity
will be available for purchase at the class.
Requirements: Flamenco shoes or leather-soled street shoes with a
short, thick heel that is supportive. Girls: Leotard top and full skirt that
can be moved. NO TENNIS SHOES, HIGH HEELS OR RUBBER-SOLED SHOES.
Tuesday, August 7, 5:00-6:15pm; IBT Stage
$8 for the class; Maximum 20 participants
Festival Dance Classes
Maria José Franco:
Beginning/Intermediate Flamenco Technique
For dancers with at least three years of experience. Maria José brings
her considerable experience and technique for a hard-driving workout
designed to build strength, with an emphasis on taconeo.
Saturday, August 11, 12-1:30pm; UCI Flamenco Studio
Sunday, August 12, 12-1:30pm; UCI Flamenco Studio
$30 per session PAID IN ADVANCE or $35 day of event
Limited to 25 persons.
Maria José Franco:
Intermediate/Advanced Choreography (Alegrias)
For dancers with at least three years of experience. Jerez-born Maria
José teaches the aire and chispa of her province of Cádiz in this
exciting choreography class.
Saturday, August 11, 1:30-3:00pm; UCI Flamenco Studio
Sunday, August 12, 1:30-3:00pm; UCI Flamenco Studio
$30 per session PAID IN ADVANCE or $35 day of event
Limited to 20 persons.
Andrés Peña:
Intermediate/Advanced Choreography
(Soleá por Bulerias)
Andrés Peña will teach in the style of Soleá por Bulerias, combining
his aire de Jerez with strong remates (breaks). For dancers with at
least three years of experience.
Tuesday, August 14, 4:30-6pm; UCI Flamenco Studio
Wednesday, August 15, 4:30-6pm; UCI Flamenco Studio
$30 per session PAID IN ADVANCE or $35 day of event
Limited to 20 persons
Manuela Rios:
Beginning/Intermediate Choreography (Tientos)
Having danced for years at the famous Los Gallos tablao in Sevilla,
Manuela is now a partner to dancers of the caliber of Javier Barón,
Joaquin Grilo and Juan Ogalla. This class focuses on Tientos, and
requires three years of experience.
Saturday, August 18, 12-1:30pm; UCI Flamenco Studio
Sunday, August 19, 12-1:30pm; UCI Flamenco Studio
$30 per session PAID IN ADVANCE or $35 day of event
Limited to 25 persons
Juan Ogalla:
Advanced Choreography (Bulerias)
Juan’s trademark style captures the essence of flamenco: pellizco,
aire and personality, which he imparts in his Bulerias classes. Juan’s
reputation as a patient (and fun) teacher is legendary….make your
reservation early!
Saturday, August 18, 1:30-3pm; UCI Flamenco Studio
Sunday, August 19, 1:30-3pm; UCI Flamenco Studio
$30 per session PAID IN ADVANCE or $35 day of event
Limited to 20 persons
Flamenco Guitar/Cante Classes
Jason McGuire:
Intermediate/Advanced Guitar Master Class
The Festival’s Music Director, Jason McGuire, will provide students
with knowledge of flamenco structures, styles, and accompaniment
for flamenco dance and cante. He will also demonstrate ideas for
composition and phrasing. Bring tape recorders or video cameras.
Sunday, August 5, 4:00-6:00pm; IBT Studio
$40 for the session PAID IN ADVANCE or $45 day of event
Limited to 12
Juan Manuel Moneo:
Intermediate/Advanced Guitar Master Class
Juan descends from one of the Jerez’s most important dynasties, Los
Moneo. As music director for both Maria José Franco and Antonio
el Pipa, he is uniquely qualified to help students understand both the
traditional and modern styling of Jerez guitar.
Saturday, August 11; 1:00-3pm; IBT Studio
$40 for the session PAID IN ADVANCE or $45 day of event
Limited to10 persons.
Eugenio Iglesias:
Advanced Guitar Master Class
Eugenio is one of the most in-demand guitarists for dance companies
today. He is an excellent composer for dance and gears his class
towards dance composition for the guitarist.
Saturday, August 18, 12:00-2:00pm; IBT Studio
$40 for the session PAID IN ADVANCE or $45 day of event
Limited to 10 persons
David Palomar:
Intermediate/Advanced Cante Master Class
David Palomar performs with many of Andalucia’s major artists and
will teach a class for student singers, guitarists and dancers who want
further exposure to the cante.
Wednesday, August 15, 3:00-4:30pm; IBT Studio
$40 for the session PAID IN ADVANCE or $45 day of event
Limited to 10 persons.
Carmen Grilo:
Advanced Cante Master Class
A unique opportunity for any student of flamenco to sit with one of
Spain’s most exciting, young talents. Carmen is a major star (and the
sister of dancer Joaquin Grilo) and has toured for years with the great
Manolo Sanlucar. Carmen teaches a class focused on the structure
of cantes, their varying styles and interpretation to give the student a
rounded cultural experience, as well as teaching some diverse letras.
This class is open to singers, dancers and guitarists. This class will
close at 10 students; it is recommended you reserve early.
Saturday, August 11, 11:00-1:00pm IBT Studio
$40 for the session PAID IN ADVANCE or $45 day of event
Limited to 10 persons.
Moi de Morón:
Intermediate/Advanced Cante Master Class
A member of the popular group Son de la Frontera, Moi de Morón is a
native of Morón de la Frontera and will teach a class demonstrating a
variety of styles.
Saturday, August 18, 12:00-2:00pm; IBT Stage
$40 for the session PAID IN ADVANCE or $45 day of event
Limited to 10 persons
For more information please contact The Barclay at (949) 854-4646 or visit The Barclay website.
Everyone knows Gerardo Nunez is one of today’s great Flamenco guitar players. But have you ever seen Gerardo Nunez shred like a rocker? Watch this video and at about the 4:10 mark he goes into a triplet run that is reminiscent to Strunz and Farah or Yngwie Malmsteen (YouTube: Yngwie). Enjoy!

La Peña Flamenca de Seattle hosting a two night engagement called “Fiesta del Verano” at the Ethnic Cultural Theatre, Saturday and Sunday, June 23rd and 24th, 2007. Under the direction of Rubina Carmona, La Peña (comprised of the advanced students of Rubina and Marcos Carmona) will be presenting traditional and modern flamenco music and dance, several new works of choreography. Program highlights include Colombianas, Bulerias por Solea, Mirabras and Siguiriyas. Shows start at 8pm and usually sell out ahead of time so make sure to book in advance!
Ethnic Cultural Theatre
3940 Brooklyn Ave NE (corner of 40th St)
Seattle, Washington
On-site parking
$15.00 ($12.00 for seniors & children under 12)
For more information call (206) 932-4067 or visit http://www.fanw.org
Chicago in July is going to get hotter with Gerardo Nunez performing at the Grant Park Music Festival. Make sure to clear your evening schedule for July 28th 2007 and see one of todays most amazing Flamenco guitarist. Gerardo Nunez will take stage at 6:30pm and will be performing along with his Quintent and Carmen Cortes.
Flamenco On Venetion Night:
FALLA Suite No. 1 from El Sombrero de tres picos (Three-cornered Hat)
RIVERO/Garcia Salas/Will Andalusian Fire
Traditional Martinete
NUNEZ Solea por Bulerias
NUNEZ Trafalgar
NUNEZ Solea
NUNEZ Bulerias
BIZET Suite No. 1 from Carmen
NUNEZ Sevilla
NUNEZ Calima
For more tickets and information please visit the Grant Park Music Festival website (http://www.grantparkmusicfestival.com/).
downtown is heating up this summer with Yaelisa!
Friday and Saturday, June 29th & 30th Join Yaelisa and Caminos Flamencos for an evening of spanish enchantments, Flamenco dance and music! Dinner Seating begins at 8:00 pm and Flamenco performance begins at 9:30pm.
3 course dinner + show $49
$10 cover in the BAR area
Call for Reservations: 510.649.3810
downtown Restaurant (http://www.downtownrestaurant.com/)
2102 Shattuck Ave at Addison
Berkeley, CA 94704