Category Archive: essence of flamenco series

Rocio Molina at Sadler's Wells in 2009, (c) Carole Edrich 2009

!Ay Rocío!

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I wouldn’t normally post about something that I had no photos for (the shot above was taken years ago), but last night’s performance of Danzaora by Rocío Molina has to be done. Taking… Continue reading →

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Farruquito dancing Abolengo at Sadler's Wells Flamenco Festival, (c) Carole Edrich 2013

Farruquito dancing at Sadler’s Wells Flamenco Festival

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I missed Eva Yerbabuena through covering Nottdance, so Farruquito’s performance tonight was the first I saw at the 10th Sadler’s Wells Flamenco Festival. As always with the flamenco festival things ran late (or… Continue reading →

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la Peña de Arias Montano, Alájar, Spain. (c) Carole Edrich 2013

Researching influences on fandangos in Huelva

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The experiences I had in Huelva, during the first two days of this trip around Andalusia would have been a privilege even in times of economic plenty. Country representatives, those responsible for logistics,… Continue reading →

Singer Antonio Piponillo and guitarist-president Antonio Rodgrigues at Peña del Cante Jondo in Moguer, Huelva. (c) Carole Edrich 2013

Jondo on #WordyMonday

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“It’s Hondo” says Jackie. “Yes, Jondo” I reply. I’m staying with an old friend in Gibraltar while consolidating the information gathered from two days of research on the influences and growth of the… Continue reading →