(Linda
Vargas Flamenco Dance Company. Pic by Val Adamson)
For one show only on Saturday March 23, 2019,
The Linda Vargas Flamenco Dance Company brings together international and local
artists of the highest calibre for a performance entitled Latin Heat & Flamenco at the UKZN’s Centre for Jazz and Popular
Music.
Flamenco, in its purist form comprises of
three elements: dance (baile), singing (cante) and guitar (guitarra). Latin Heat & Flamenco features
dancing by the Linda Vargas Flamenco Dance Company with a return of special
guest artist from Spain: Ramon Fernandez (son of Linda Vargas and Demi
Fernandez and member of the company) who is currently making a name for himself
dancing in Spain, brings his powerfully inimitable style to the evening.
(Ramon
Fernandez. Pic by Val Adamson)
Ramon will be accompanied by the true
flamenco “cante” (singing) of internationally acclaimed performer, Domingo
Ortega. Domingo was born in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, and his performance
with Ramon is a coup for Durban audiences. Domingo grew up surrounded by
flamenco and is regarded as one of Spain’s finest performers. He has toured
with his own company since 1995 and continues to perform in Spain as well as
around the world in countries such as Italy, Japan, Venezuela, Israel, and
Russia, Senegal (where he has been named a citizen of honour). This will be his
first performance as cantaor in South Africa.
Providing the music will be an awe
inspiring lin- up of musicians of international acclaim. Flamenco Guitar
maestro Demi Fernandez has spent many years living and performing in Flamenco
Tablaos in Spain and has appeared as leading flamenco guitarist with numerous
South African and international Spanish Dance Companies. As resident guitarist
for the Linda Vargas Flamenco Dance Company, he is joined by long-time
collaborator Neil Gonsalves on piano and Martin Sigamoney, (sax and flute)
Bryan Stone, (percussion) Riley Giandhari (drums) and Micale Maduray (bass),
who provide the musical soul that infuses the entire performance in not only
the dance but also some awe-inspiring Latin, Jazz and Flamenco fusion musical
items.
With their high level of performance
innovation, creativity and professionalism the Linda Vargas Flamenco Dance
Company, who celebrated their 35th Anniversary in 2018, continue to build a
loyal and extensive following of Spanish dance in South Africa – this once off
performance in the intimacy of UKZN’s Jazz Centre is sure to be the hottest
ticket in town.
Latin
Heat and Flamenco runs at the Centre for Jazz and
Popular Music on the UKZN’s Howard College for one performance only on Saturday
March 23, 2019, at 19h00. Tickets R150 and will only be on sale for cash at the
door on the night of the performance – entrance will be on strictly first-come
first-serve basis.
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