Roots of Flamenco
Organised by: Admission NationPerformed by: Sonia Olla and Ismael Fernández
Synopsis:
Tablao Sevilla Flamenco
Recreates the "Tablaos" cafe setting found in the traditional tablaos of Spain. Flamenco delves into tale of love, loss and express emotions and story. All emotions, drama and passion of traditional flamenco is experienced in this tribute to the art form. Brace yourself for an up-close-and-personal flamenco experience with "Golden Couple" Sonia Olla and Ismael Fernández. Sonia Olla's effervescent heel-and-toe step combinations and volcanic shoulder and hip actions present flamenco in its most pure and improvised art form. Ismael Fernández the most admired singer, Gypsy descent, described as "most charismatic singer" and "connection to the Gypsy soul." Most recently, Sonia Olla worked as a choreographer and Ismael Fernández samples of voice are featured in for pop-icon Madonna for her 2015-2016 "Rebel Heart Tour" and Ricky Martin's Las Vegas Residency Show Concert 2017.
Singer: Ismael "El Bola"
Singer: Ismael Fernández
Piano: Chano Deminguez
Guitar: Yeray Cortés
Percussion: Bandolero
Dance: Pol Vaquero
Dance: Sonia Olla
Gypsy Jazz Flamenco
A unique musical style mixing the traditional sounds of Flamenco. What makes Gypsy Jazz so dramatically and musically affective? The Roots of Flamenco aims to provide an in-depth exploration of Gypsy Jazz to everyone. A style of music known for its rich oral tradition with melodies passed down across the generations. This type of performance usually consists of 7 performers on stage including a pianist, singers, percussionist, guitarist and dancers creating a unique and memorable atmosphere for the audiences.
Chano Deminguez is an ardent proponent of jazz-flamenco fusion pianist. He has achieved an unusual integration between the rhythms and languages of jazz and flamenco, creating unique style that places him among the top musicians practicing this art form. Internationally acclaimed, he has changed the history of flamenco-jazz. In 2016, he's been nominated for his fourth Grammy, this one a Latin Grammy for his latest release "Bendito."
Singer: Ismael Fernández
Singer: Ismael "El Bola"
Guitar: Yeray Cortés
Pianist: Chano Deminguez
Percussion: Bandolero
Dance: Sonia Olla
Dance: Pol Vaquero