EXPLOSIVE FLAMENCO DIRECT FROM SPAIN: HERENCIA FLAMENCA at The Luckman Fine Arts Complex

"Two evenings of spontaneous, passionate and fiery Flamenco performances”

Weaving a rich tapestry of culture, soul, and deeply-rooted heritage, HERENCIA FLAMENCA draws upon the passion and depth of flamenco to transport the audience to the heart of Spain. Their unrestrained energy, raw emotion, and commanding virtuosity have been described as “impressive” and “exhibiting outstanding skill” by well-established dance critics.

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Herencia Flamenca features explosive dancer YOLANDA ARROYO and guitar virtuoso PACO ARROYO, along with some of Spain’s hottest flamenco vocalists, and instrumentalists on SATURDAY, JUNE 23 at 7:30 p.m. and SUNDAY, JUNE 24, 2018 at 2:30 p.m. at the Luckman Fine Arts Complex located at Cal State LA.

Herencia Flamenca also features flamenco superstar ANGEL MUÑOZ, direct from Córdoba and currently principle dancer and company choreographer for legendary Spanish flamenco composer and guitarist Paco Peña along with a seven-member company of singers and guitarists from Andalucia, Spain, along with musicians from Los Angeles, and the prestigious Colburn School.

Presenting choreographic works that examine this profound art form, Herencia Flamenca's extraordinary collection of world-class dancers and musicians articulate the balance between explosive physicality with subtle and innovative movement.

ABOUT OUR ARTISTIC DIRECTORS & SPECIAL GUEST DANCER:
Husband and wife artistic team, PACO and YOLANDA ARROYO continue to make significant contributions to flamenco music and culture in Southern California. Hailing from Barcelona, Paco and Yolanda have been performing together since 1977, when they met at Tablao Flamenco El Cordobes. Yolanda began studying ballet and classical Spanish dance at age three beginning; by the age of nine, she was performing in tablaos, and theatres. Paco, a member of a family of musicians, poets, and artists, started playing guitar when he was 17.

In Barcelona, Paco and Yolando performed on the legendary stages of Los Tarantos and Las Cuevas. Throughout their various tours, they have shared the stage with flamenco greats, including Manuela Carrasco, El Extremeno, Pansequito, Capullo de Jerez, Maruja Garrido, Vicente Gelo, la Familia Rubichi, Paloma Marin, El Yunke, Pastora and Jose Galvan, Domingo Ortega and Ivan Vargas Heredia. In 1986, Paco and Yolanda toured France and Japan with the legendary flamenco singer Camaron de la Isla and his guitarist, Tomatito. That same year, Paco and Yolanda re-located to Los Angeles and founded Herencia Flamenca, their flamenco company.

This dynamic and talented couple has also toured the USA and Venezuela. In the Los Angeles area, they have performed in countless venues, including El Cid, Alex Theatre, Royce Hall, Fountain Theatre, Barnsdall Theatre, The Grand Annex, El Patio, Bar-Celona, Magipolis Theatre in Santa Monica as well as the Lobero Theatre and El Paseo in Santa Barbara.

Special guest dancer, ÁNGEL MUÑOZ was born in Cordoba, Spain. He was principle dancer with the companies of Jose Antonio and Maria Pages and internationally acclaimed guitarist Paco Pena as well as with Maria Benitez in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Munoz has appeared in the movie Callas Forever directed by Franco Zeffirelli, and performs often in London, the U.S., and throughout Europe. Most recently, Angel was nominated for the 2015 British National Dance Awards, Best Classical Choreography for his collaboration with Paco Pena on Flamencura and continues to teach and perform worldwide.

MUSICIANS INCLUDE:
PACO ARROYO: Guitarist and Musical Director, originally from Barcelona
YOLANDA ARROYO: Dancer and Artistic Director, originally from Barcelona
ANGEL MUÑOZ: Special Guest Dancer from Cordoba
VICENTE GELO: Singer from Sevilla
FERNANDO SOTO: Festero from Jerez De La Frontera
MATIAS ESPOSITO (EL MATI): Singer from Barcelona (Los Angeles Debut)
JUAN JOSE MARCIAL: Guitarist from Cadiz (Los Angeles Debut)
DIEGO ALVAREZ (EL NEGRO): Percussionist from Caracas, Venezuela
PEDRO TORO: Pianist from Caracas, Venezuela
MICHAEL ROBERTS: Pianist from West Sussex, England
LAURA HALLADY, Flute from Los Angeles
ALAN HOHN, Cello from Los Angeles
ALAN BUSTEED, Violin from Toledo