Solana are an instrumental gypsy-folk band. Hailing from all corners of Europe, their style reflects the diversity of their backgrounds and interests: their sound encompasses folk, swing, klezmer, flamenco, latin, reggae and trip-hop. Their live shows combine intricate arrangements with energetic performances and healthy doses of improvisation, and have been getting crowds dancing across the UK, France and Spain since their formation in late 2012.
“Plaintive Spanish guitars meet exuberant Celtic flutes and irrepressible fiddles in a feast of Jiggery-Polkary” --- John Blakely, Ear...
Europe, in - out, or just visiting? Given the upcoming referendum, positive examples of European co-operation seem all the more noteworthy.
Today I came across an example which certainly made me think.
Claudia Caolin, an international Flamenco teacher and performer, is in the final stages of preparation for an international dance piece, which will be in Exeter on the 23rd of April, in the Barnfield Theatre.
Although born in Germany, Claudia has been living and working in the Southwest of England for more than 10 years from where she has assembled an international...
In association with special guest dancer Irene La Serranilla from Granada
International flamenco dance show with superb musicians and two dancers coming to the Barnfield Theatre in Exeter on 23rd of April.
Exquisite passionate dancing, fabulous costumes and stunning Flamenco music awaits. A dazzling variety of the many different styles of Flamenco is being displayed which ranges from the exquisitely beautiful to the most dramatic and ensures an emotional evening filled with vibrant images, compelling rhythms and artistic pleasure.
In a scintillating fusion of heart wrenching vocals, explosive footwork and virtuoso guitar playing, Jaleo return to Britain with their latest stage show - A Compás. Brimming over with the intoxicating rhythms, palpable energy and joie de vivre which has become synonymous with the company. A Compás (in rhythm) charts an evocative musical journey through the diverse flamenco regions of Andalusia in which some of Spain's finest award-winning artists combine their talents in a mesmerising tour de force to produce a unique spectacle of universal appeal which encapsulates the very essence of...
Dotdotdot Flamenco Company presents its award-winning show, No Frills.
Three dancers, one voice, one guitar and one percussion box: No Frills is flamenco stripped down to its bare essence. A celebration of the raw and yet nuanced energy that flamenco awakens not only in the dancer but in the spectator too. Through an exploration of a number of its traditional styles in their most evocative form,this show goes in search of pure expression. Three young artists Noemi Luz, Magdalena Mannion, and Yinka Esi Graves seamlessly interweave their individual styles creating a shared flamenco...
In a scintillating fusion of heart wrenching vocals, explosive footwork and virtuoso guitar playing, Jaleo return to Britain after three years.
Their new stage show 'A Compás' brims over with the intoxicating rhythms, palpable energy and joie de vivre which has become synonymous with the company.
A Compás (in rhythm) charts an evocative musical journey through the diverse flamenco regions of Andalusia. Some of Spain's finest award-winning artists combine their talents in a mesmerising tour de force to produce a unique spectacle of universal appeal which encapsulates the...
International Flamenco Company – Mi Flamenco presents Sentimiento Four members of the company present a work of authentic flamenco dance with Andalusian voice and virtuoso guitar to thrill, move and inspire. ‘With her passion laid bare Ester Tal’s dance is expressive, raw and strong while still elegant.’ LUKE CASTIGLIONE, ITV MERIDIAN ‘Stunning flamenco dancing backed up by hugely talented guitar players and singers. If they are to return again, I would recommend booking a ticket. You don’t need to know much about dance to appreciate it and the...
