The flamenco guitarist Tomatito recorded his first album Rosas del Amor in 1987. He has made so many excellent recordings since then but I do like to revisit early albums. The first track, Dedicado a Camar??n has full strings and was arranged and …
Last night Paco de Luc??a played a concert at the Plaza de Toros (bullfighting ring) in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain. There is always excitement when Paco de Luc??a plays anywhere in the world, however, this was an extra special concert because it …
Every once in a while I feel the need to revisit old favourite recordings to see if I am still as excited about them with the passing of time and after having heard many more players who impress me. On my visit today to El Mundo Flamenco in centra…
Those who were not lucky enough to catch Juan Mart??n in his Barbican performance last year will be pleased to hear that he has released a double DVD of the this performance called Juan Mart??n and his Flamenco Dance Ensemble ??? Live in London at…
In March 2010 I received the sad news that the British flamenco guitarist Philip John Lee had died after a battle with cancer. He was a highly respected performer and began playing flamenco at a time when there were few non-Spanish, let alone non-…
If I were to ask you to name some flamenco guitarists who were women, I imagine you would struggle as hard as I do. I do know of Marija Temo but other than her, I can’t remember seeing or hearing of any others. Eulalia Pablo Lozano probably felt t…
Last week I went to see Paco Pe??a???s latest show Flamenco sin Fronteras at Sadler???s Wells, London, which had its first run there in September 2009, with its second season from 29 June to 3 July 2010. I have always admired Paco Pe??a as a fine …
On Monday 5 July 2010 the flamenco guitarist Pepe Habichuela performed with the jazz bass player Dave Holland at the Barbican, London. Also in their quintet was the flamenco guitarist Josemi Carmona ??? the son of Pepe and member of the now disban…
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