Friday, July 17, 2009
Our Mission
Flamenco is for everyone who is open to it. Yes, the gypsies own it in their own way. Yes, it is an authentically Andalusian art form with a long history and strong cultural roots, but the feeling is universal. We believe the greatest art, the inspiration of the moment, comes from a higher power. It's not something we own, but are lucky enough to channel sometimes.
At it's highest level, flamenco not judged by its peers so much by the amazing sense of rhythm, or beautiful melodic structure and lyrics, or it's insane level of technical ability, all that is really a given. The true flamencos judge a performance by the "duende". That magic moment when time stops and something profound happens. Where you can't even describe what you are feeling. Whether they are tears of joy or sadness, the flamenco gives you a way to release it.
This is what guides us on this incredible journey. We have experienced these precious moments with our friends, family and teachers in Spain and from performing around the world. We live for and from our art without compromise, so we can pass this experience on to you. We are dedicated to bringing this beautiful art to Seattle, to bringing the greatest flamenco talent directly from Spain, to plant a seed that will grow for years to come. We faithfully teach what we have been taught to all who have the desire, hoping some will surpass us and do the same. E&E
Monday, July 13, 2009
FlamencoSeattle.com and Mezzo Producciones present:
FLAMENCO DE RAIZ
POTITO
with Eric and Encarnación
from Children of the Revolution
2 shows Saturday, November 7th, 2009 7PM & 9:30PM
Kirkland Performance Center
Yes, that's right. Antonio Vargas "Potito" is coming and we are doing a concert right here in Kirkland. This is the real deal folks, flamenco just doesn't get better than this.
Once a child prodigy from Sevilla, Spain, Potito recorded his first CD at the age of 14 with Paco de Lucía, Tomatito, Vicente Amigo, Manolo Franco to critical and commercial success. Now a true master of the cante (voice), Potito is one of the most respected and celebrated gypsy flamenco singers of his time.
In support of his new CD "Nueva Vasija" Potito will join Eric and Encarnación, the flamenco core of Seattle's "Children of the Revolution" for a performance emphasizing "flamenco puro" and "cante jondo" (deep or profound song) as well as dance numbers and songs from the new CD fusing flamenco with latin jazz.
KPC350 Kirkland Ave
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 893-9900
Tickets go on sale July 24th @ www.kpcenter.org