The DC Traveler

The sensual and fiery emotions of flamenco is said to have started with songs and dances that recall the hopes and sorrows of Gypsies.
Over the centuries flamenco has evolved from folk dancing to a form of passionate performance art.
Ballet Flamenco José Porcel, from Spain, will perform a combination of traditional and modern flamenco works, which combine influences from Gypsy, Arabic, Jewish and Indian cultures.
 
Principal dancer José Porcel, has performed with some of the world’s greatest flamenco dancers.
Ballet Flamenco Jose Porcel
The Center for the Arts at George Mason University
4400 University Drive
Fairfax, VA 22030 (map it)
Dates and Times – Friday and …read more

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Over nine days, Washington, DC comes alive with the power and  grace of Flamenco!
Dancers, guitarists and singers invade DC delivering their own special Flamenco passion at the 8th Annual Flamenco Festival at GW University’s Lisner Auditorium.  This year’s festival joins some of flamenco’s greats with some of the upcoming soon-to-be stars. 

Cuatro Esquinas (Four Corners) — Carmen Linares & Miguel Poveda
Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008, 8:00 p.m.

From the roots of Gypsy flamenco to the modernized style and sound, two of flamenco’s leading singers, Carmen Linares and Miguel Poveda, share the stage with solo dancer Pastora Galván.Miguel Poveda: 

Flamenco Guitarist Tomatito Quintet …read more

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Paco de Lucia has become synonymous with passionate flamenco guitar, blending the traditional Spanish style fused with jazz, rock and rumba. Introduced to guitar by his father, a day laborer, who played guitar at night as a way to supplement the family’s income.  In the early 1960s, at the age of 14, Paco was touring as a guitarist with the world-famous flamenco dancer, Jose Greco.
He developed his own style over the next couple decades and eventually toured or recorded with the likes of jazz pianist Chick Corea, and guitarists John McLaughlin, Larry Coryell and Al DiMeola. Since the 1960s, he has …read more

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