Flamenco in New York, NY ~ Performances for November 2007

New York Flamenco Festival ~ 2007 ~ Past Performances

NY Flamenco Festival Estrella Morente Saturday February 03 2007 8:00PM	A star in Spain, vocalist Estrella Morente has dazzled audiences and critics alike with her compelling performances of flamenco and popular Spanish songs in the Andalusian tradition. Daughter of the famed singer Enrique Morente and dancer Aurora Carbonell, she is a celebrated new voice in flamenco who brings a fresh approach to this revered tradition. First US appearance. "Some of the best proof that flamenco is still alive and well. She enthralls…she wears her voice like a clinging vine of cante" flamenco-world.com Town Hall 123 W. 43rd St, bet. 6th & 7th Aves - New York $55, $40, $30 (Friends: $50, $35, $25 / Students with college ID: $15)
Andalusian Night Paco de Lucia Saturday February 10 2007 8:00PM	Paco de Lucía, one of the world's greatest guitarists, has captivated the flamenco world for over three decades with his inimitable style and groundbreaking fusions. A hero of modern flamenco, he has infused elements of jazz and salsa into his flamenco music, thus redefining and reinvigorating this beloved genre. His extensive credits include a long partnership with Camarón de la Isla, collaborations with jazz musicians Al Di Meola, John McLaughlin, Chick Corea and Larry Coryell, and appearances as a soloist and with his ensemble. Isaac Stern Auditorium at Carnegie Hall 154 W. 57th Street at 7 Avenue - New York $79, $73, $56, $40, $31, $25 (Students with college ID $10) There are no discounts for WMI Friends

New York Flamenco Festival Gala de la Bienal de Sevilla Joaquín Grilo, Isabel Bayón, La Moneta, Manuel Liñán, Olga Pericet & Marco Flores Thursday February 15 2007 7:30PM	This gala event features two celebrated figures in flamenco - Joaquín Grilo, the commanding "king of buleria" (ABC), and the fiery Giraldillo prize-winning dancer Isabel Bayón - along with four young rising stars of flamenco in their US debut - La Moneta, who was called "a torrent of strength" in El Mundo; and Manuel Liñán, Olga Pericet, and Marco Flores, whose innovative and moving collaborations have created much excitement in the flamenco world. "Pure flamenco…passion…" ABC (Spain) New York City Center West 55th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues - New York $200 gala tickets include reception, $85, $75, $45, $30 (Friends: $200, $80, $70, $40, $25)
NYC Flamenco Festival Compañia Rafaela Carrasco Friday February 16 2007 8:00PM	Rafaela Carrasco, from Seville, is a breathtaking dancer and one of the most important flamenco choreographers of the younger generation. A prize-winning artist, she has worked with Mario Maya, Belén Maya, Israel Galván, and Rafael Campallo, among others. Her company will perform the New York premiere of Una Mirada al Flamenco (A Look at Flamenco), which explores new concepts while maintaining the essence and integrity of flamenco; the show was a highlight of the Jerez Festival in 2005. "truly original and modern flamenco" NY Times New York City Center W. 55th St. betwn. 6th & 7th Aves. - New York $70, $60, $40, $30 (Friends: $65, $55, $35, $25)
New York Flamenco Festival Ballet Flamenco Sara Baras Saturday February 17 2007 8:00PM	Spain's most popular dancer will return to New York after her two mesmerizing programs at the NY Flamenco Festival. Hailed for her incredible footwork and powerful and elegant presence, she is the recipient of Spain's prestigious National Dance Award. Her 20-member company with guest dancers José Serrano and Luis Ortega will present the New York premiere of Sabores (Flavors), a new work that celebrates the various palos or styles of flamenco. "… her dance is sculptural and magnificent, her footwork of a virtuosity rarely attained by a female flamenco dancer." Le Figaro New York City Center W. 55th St. betwn. 6th & 7th Aves. - New York $70, $60, $40, $30 (Friends: $65, $55, $35, $25 / Students with college ID:$20)
New York Flamenco Festival Ballet Flamenco Sara Baras Sunday February 18 2007 7:00PM	Spain's most popular dancer will return to New York after her two mesmerizing programs at the NY Flamenco Festival. Hailed for her incredible footwork and powerful and elegant presence, she is the recipient of Spain's prestigious National Dance Award. Her 20-member company with guest dancers José Serrano and Luis Ortega will present the New York premiere of Sabores (Flavors), a new work that celebrates the various palos or styles of flamenco. "… her dance is sculptural and magnificent, her footwork of a virtuosity rarely attained..." Le Figaro New York City Center W. 55th St. betwn. 6th & 7th Aves. - New York $70, $60, $40, $30 (Friends: $65, 55, $35, $25 / Students with college ID: $20)
New York Flamenco Festival Gerardo Núñez Quintet with Carmen Cortés Thursday February 22 2007 8:00PM	Gerardo Núñez is a leading flamenco guitarist of his generation known for his amazing speed and his cross-cultural collaborations. His soulful performances and recordings encompass both traditional flamenco and nuevo flamenco with its innovative jazz and Latin-inspired rhythms. His quintet will be joined by Carmen Cortés, the electrifying Gypsy dancer renowned for her performances of flamenco puro. Acclaimed as "one of the greatest flamenco dancers of our time" (El Pais), she imparts to flamenco the essence of a ritual and sacred dance. NYU Skirball Center 566 La Guardia Place at Washington Square South - New York $50, $42 (Friends: $45, $37)
New York Flamenco Festival El Pele Friday February 23 2007 8:00PM	The legendary Gypsy singer El Pele, from Cordoba, grew up in a family immersed in cante (song). A master of all the traditional forms of flamenco, as well as an innovator, he is known for his emotional fervor and fiery brilliance. He has received numerous prizes and awards since the age of 15, made critically acclaimed recordings with guitarist Vicente Amigo, and shared the stage with Camarón de la Isla. This program will mark his first US appearance. "There was enough energy flowing…to light up a city…. great cante." flamenco-world.com NYU Skirball Center 566 La Guardia Place at Washington Square South - New York $50, $42 (Friends: $45, $37)
New York Flamenco Festival Málaga en Flamenco Saturday February 24 2007 8:00PM	This celebration of the flamenco arts native to Málaga features more than 20 of the region's finest musicians, dancers, and singers, including Rocio Bazán and the popular Panda de Verdiales. The program, under the direction of poet José Luis Ortiz Nuevo, includes alegrias, malaguenas, saetas, zapateados, tangos and the festive verdiales (a light form of flamenco known as cante chico), with works by such prominent figures as Ramón Montoya and Isaac Albéniz. NYU Skirball Center 566 La Guardia Place at Washington Square South - New York $50, $42 (Friends: $45, $37)

NOTE:
There are sometimes cancellations or reschedulings, it is recommended to call the venue and confirm the performance you wish to attend.

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The website is intended to save New York aficionados del baile flamenco hours of web searching through mostly outdated webpages to find out where a live flamenco dance or music performance can be found in the coming weeks in NYC.

The Performance page is a directory of live flamenco performances in New York City and the surrounding area, including northern New Jersey, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Manhattan. It lists theaters, Spanish restaurants, tapas bars and flamenco tablaos that host live performances of flamenco dance and music, along with performance dates, times and the artists performing. Every January, the homepage will list the dancers, guitarists and cantaores who will be performing in the NY Flamenco Festival, (held annually in February) and will list performance venues and schedule.

The Artists page lists many New York area Flamenco performers and provides links to their websites where available. The page is divided into four sections (dancers, guitarists, singers & dance companies) and the page sides are decorated with photos of many of them performing el arte flamenco.

The Flamenco page features the wikipedia entry on Flamenco, although some may find the history and origins debatable, the entry provides some good "in a nutshell" background and gives explanations of Cante Jondo & Cante Chico and classifies many of the Flamenco palos including:
bulerias, alegrias, solea, seguiriyas, tangos, tanguillos, tientos, fandangos, rumbas, guajiras, sevillanas, caracoles, rumba, tarantas, peteneras & cantiñas (to name a few!). The page is illustrated with details of, and studies for, "El Jaleo" a superb 1880 oil painting by the American artist John Singer Sargent. These images say everything there is to say about Flamenco.

The Compás page has graphic charts that help explain the Compas or Rhythm patterns that provide the basic structure of the 12 count palos (soleares, bulerias, seguirillas etc...) and provides a download link to a truly impressive scientific analysis of Flamenco rhythm.

The Links page provides access to a number of recommended flamenco websites and some of the larger commercial sites.

note: venues that occassionally host flamenco performances include:
The Joyce Theater, Thalia Spanish Theatre, Repertorio Espanol, Instituto Cervantes, Joe's Pub at the Public Theater, La Mama ETC and the Nuyorican Poets Cafe.
You may want to google their schedules.

For those of you searching for the Brooklyn landmark "Meson Flamenco", it has changed hands and no longer hosts flamenco shows.
Pimenton Restaurant & Tapas Bar in Long Island City has also closed its doors.

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