Many are those that perform, few are those who entertain. Diego el Cigala is without a doubt a world class entertainer. On October 20th, 2011, in a small concert venue in Redondo Beach, California, several hundred Flamenco enthusiast buzzed with excitement. Flamenco in Los Angeles is like a family reunion. Performers and friends who have [...]

Now in its 18th year, the Caja Madrid Flamenco Fesival, sponsored by the Spanish bank Caja Madrid’s Social Fund, has become an annual staple in the Spanish capital. Although relatively small when compared with other performing arts festivals, what Caja Madrid’s event lacks in quantity it more than makes up for in quality, by inviting the biggest names in flamenco.

“Paco Pena”, I heard in just about everyone’s conversation as they spoke with a certain joy one experiences when anticipating something truly special. It is not often Flamenco icons make the journey to Los Angeles, California. Sophistication and Culture was in no short supply to receive Paco Pena at the prestigious Royce Hall of the [...]

Once a year a magical event draws Flamenco enthusiast from miles around for a beautiful Southern California summer night filled with smells of authentic Spanish cuisine and the sounds of a Flamenco dancers accompanied by Cante and powerful yet eloquent Flamenco guitar. Enthusiast, performers and media arrive to The Barclay in Irvine California for the [...]