On Performing . . . Fear & Vulnerability in Flamenco
Fear. The fear of being vulnerable, being open, being seen. I think it's at the heart of so much anxiety in the world, and it's an...
El baile . . . (some suggestions for viewing)
El baile. Flamenco dance. Fiery, explosive, passionate, dramatic, . . . whirling skirts and beautiful hands, and lots of stomping . ....
El toque . . . (some suggestions for listening)
I mentioned in a previous post the experience I had of hearing the host of a peña talk about the elements of flamenco: el cante, el baile...
Flamenco is . . . (some suggestions for listening)
The first time I was lucky enough to go to a peña flamenca (most simply, a flamenco club or organization for the support, enjoyment and...
Tangos starter. . .
Tangos is often a much easier flamenco palo for American beginning students get a grip on. To start with, tangos has a basic pattern of...
Bulerías starter . . .
Bulerías was my first real challenge in flamenco, both because I started with it, and also because it's a 12-count (starting on 12 . ....
El Camino Flamenco
I've been involved with the practice of flamenco since about 2002, first as a complete novice, then as a percussionist, now as a...
