SGAE Foundation has announced the program of the new edition of the ‘Flamencos and mestizos’. The music and dance series will take place March 17-20 at Sala Berlanga in Madrid.
The showcase will feature performances by Gualberto and Ricardo Miño; Ariadna Castellanos; Alonso Núñez “Rancapino Chico” with Manuel Jero; Alicia Gil, accompanied by Lito Espinosa; and dancers Asuncion Demartos, Aitana de los Reyes, Karen Lugo and Adi Akiva dancers.
Producer, composer and singer Paco Ortega returns as curator of this series, planned as a trilogy. The series takes place during December 2015, March and June 2016. The Sala Berlanga presents emerging artists that explore the boundary between deep flamenco and mestizo flamenco through instrumental performances, dancing and singing.
Flamingos and mestizos begins tomorrow, March 17, with a double bill featuring instrumental performances. First, Gualberto and Ricardo Miño (Indian sitar and flamenco guitar) will demonstrate their peculiar Sevillian flamenco fusion. The second part of the show will highlight the talent of Ariadna Castellanos who plays flamenco piano combined with jazz.
Flamenco roots will the focus on March 18 with the vocals Alonso Núñez “Rancapino Chico” accompanied by Manuel Jero on guitar, and the dancing of Asuncion Demartos. Meanwhile, on March 19, singer Alicia Gil will present her latest work accompanied by Lito Espinosa, and Aitana de los Reyes will show her unique dance style.
The series will conclude with dancers Karen Lugo and Adi Akiva, on March 20.
Thursday, March 17
Gualberto & Ricardo Miño (Indian sitar and flamenco guitar)
Ariadna Castellanos (flamenco piano)
Friday, March 18
Alonso Núñez “Rancapino Chico” (vocals)
Assumption Demartos (dance)
Saturday, March 19
Alicia Gil (vocals)
Aitana de los Reyes (dance)
Sunday, March 20
Adi Akiva (dance)
Karen Lugo (dance)
The Sala Berlanga is located on Andrés Mellado 53. Price: 5 euros. Advance sales at the box office and at entradas.com
Photo: Karen Lugo
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
