La Serrana (hill song), like other flamenco styles, derives from old folk songs, or letrillas, from the second third of the 19th century, incorporated into…
Serranas, Flamenco Hill Songs
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Artist Profiles: María José Pérez
Flamenco singer María José Pérez Rodríguez was born in Almeria, Spain in 1985. She started performing at a very young age. She has appeared at…
Flamenco Guitar Maestro Niño Josele
Flamenco guitarist and composer Juan José Heredia Heredia, better known as “Niño Josele,” was born in Almería, Spain in 1974. Niño Josele grew up in…
Artist Profiles: Yelsy Heredia
Yelsy Heredia was born in Guantanamo, Cuba in 1978. He is one of the finest double bass players of his generation. Classically trained, from an…
Artist Profiles: Rancapino Chico
Alonso Núñez Fernández, better known as Rancapino Chico, was born in Chiclana de la Frontera (Cádiz, Spain) on December 7, 1988. He was born in…
Deeply Rooted Flamenco Singer Rancapino Chico to Perform in New York City
Rancapino Chico, one of the leading flamenco singers of his generation is set to perform on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Roulette in New York.…
María José Llergo Winner of the First Paco Martín Award to Rising Talent in World Music
Flamenco artist María José Llergo, from Córdoba, Spain, is the winner of the First Premio Paco Martín (Paco Martin Award) to rising talent in world…
Chicago Flamenco Festival 2020 Lineup
Some of the finest flamenco acts from Spain are set to perform at Chicago Flamenco Festival in February and March 2020. Festival program: Friday, February…
Celebrated Guitarist Amir John Haddad Announces New Album ‘Andalucía’
Virtuoso world music multi-instrumentalist Amir John Haddad – El Amir is set to release his new guitar album dedicated to Andalusia. The album will be…
Círculo Flamenco de Madrid Unveils Early 2020 Program
Performing arts presenter Círculo Flamenco de Madrid has announced its programming for the first quarter of 2020. The programming includes flamenco concerts at the OFF…