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Live Flamenco Music & Dance

AÑEJO

Juan del Gastor + his students

Sunday June 17, 5:30 PM at James Ballentine Uptown VFW

Twin Cities Flamenco Collective presents AÑEJO, an unforgettable evening of Flamenco guitar, singing and dance at James Ballentine VFW on Sunday, June 17.  Juan del Gastor, a renowned Flamenco artist direct from Spain, will share the stage with local professional and student performers.  Juan is the nephew of legendary guitarist Diego del Gastor, creator of Toque de Morón (a style of Flamenco guitar unique to Morón de la Frontera, Spain).  Do not miss this one-of-a-kind opportunity to experience the del Gastor family’s Flamenco guitar and singing live in Minneapolis!

Date and Time:

Sunday June 17, 2018   5:30 pm (Door opens at 5 pm)

 

Place:

James Ballentine VFW (2916 Lyndale Ave South, Minneapolis, MN 55408)

 

Tickets (General admission.  Seats and tables are first-come, first-served):

Adult: $18 in advance / $23 at the door

Children (12 and under): $10 in advance / $15 at the door

Dads get a $3 discount for Father’s Day ($15 in advance / $20 at the door)

Featuring:

Juan del Gastor (Morón de la Frontera, Spain)

Michael Hauser (Guitar)

Sachiko “La Chayí” (Dance)

Rachel Milloy (Singing)

Michael Ziegahn (Guitar)

Ross Fellrath (Guitar)

Dancers: Amiee Elizabeth, Christine Kozachok, Jill Randall, Joan “Juana Maria” Bren, Eve Makiko Laabs, La Sarita, Trisha Beuhring, and Ping Wang


 

About Juan del Gastor:

JUAN DEL GASTOR was born into one of the most revered families in the history of Flamenco, del Gastor.  Juan’s uncle, the legendary guitarist, Diego del Gastor, was the creator of a highly personal style which fused with the traditional style of his town, Morón de la Frontera, to create a school of flamenco guitar playing which is now world renowned.  Juan grew up immersed in the traditional gypsy flamenco culture. Music, song and dance would ease the pain of hunger.​ Juan learned guitar from his uncle Diego and learn the art of accompanying singers such as Manolito de Maria, Juan Talega, Fernanda de Utrera and Joselero.  Juan has a fine voice developed over the years by singing in private ‘fiestas’. He has also performed as a singer with various touring flamenco companies and audiences in the USA, Japan, Argentina, France and Germany have enjoyed his ‘buen cante'. Juan loves to sing and dance in the gypsy style of his home town.  His spontaneity and contagious good humor have sparked many an impromptu fiesta which has lasted into the early hours. Juan believes the authentic art of flamenco is the integration of the singing, the dance and the guitar to create a harmonious whole.


ABOUT TWIN CITIES FLAMENCO COLLECTIVE

 

The mission of the Twin Cities Flamenco Collective (TCFC) is to bring the essence of authentic and traditional flamenco, especially the aspect of Cante (flamenco singing and songs), to the Twin Cities through education, community activities and performances.  In the past, TCFC brought Flamenco puro artists such as festero Javier Heredia from Seville, Spain for workshops and performances.  TCFC has offered a free flamenco community event “Learn about Cante Flamenco” in which guest speakers have shared their knowledge and experiences about cante and Flamenco as a way of life.  

 

Flamenco in its roots is an improvised communication and exchange of emotions between musicians and dancers through music.  It is also a culture and way of life for many people in Andalusia.

 

TCFC received a Metropolitan Regional Arts Council Community Arts grant in order to bring a Flamenco artist for educational programs on cante.  We are fortunate and excited that maestro Juan del Gastor agreed to come all the way from Seville to share his expertise and Flamenco experiences with us.  

The purpose of this program is not only to educate ourselves about cante Flamenco with Juan but also to experience Flamenco as part of our daily life, as we were in the heart of Andalusia.

EXECUTIVE MEMBERS:

Sachiko Nishiuchi

Ross Fellrath

Jill Randall

CALENDAR: JUNE 3-17

6/3 Classes

6/5 Classes

6/8 Community Gathering at Zorongo Studio

6/9 Classes

6/10 Classes

6/10 Street Performance on Lyndale Ave

6/12 Classes

6/15 Classes

6/16 Classes

6/17 Performance at James Ballentine VFW 

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OUR SPONSORS AND DONORS:

Trisha Beuhring and Bob Cudeck

Fair Oaks Apartments

Janie Sydor and Shannon Russell 

Jill Randall

Joel Lagerquist

Marianna Mejia

Leslie Shank

Lucy Edwards

Robin Moede

Sandra Feist, Attorney at Law, Grell Feist PLC

Trisha Beuhring and Bob Cudeck

Uptown Pawn

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

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