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Lola

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Lola Flores, the Spanish dancer, singer, actress and film star, was born in the barrio of San Miguel in Jerez de la Frontera in January 1923. As a child she danced in many private houses and penas, but her theatrical … Continue reading

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Camerata Flamenco Project – Amazing

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‘Swing flamenco’ the on-line Festival programme said. Intriguing. I knew nothing of Camerata Flamenco Project but the list of instruments looked interesting – piano, cello, flute, double bass, drums and sax, as well as a singer and a dancer. A … Continue reading

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Old & Young

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We were fortunate (and organised) enough to be at the front of the queue. There were only four men in front of us. We were all waiting for returns and those tickets ordered but not claimed for a concert at the … Continue reading

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Festival Vibes

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The Programme looks sparser this year, after the enormously successful and special twentieth anniversary edition last year and there are fewer accompanying exhibitions, but the town is still full of festival-goers. We began this year with Marco Flores at Sala … Continue reading

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Carnaval Sunday

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First there’s the train. There wasn’t a local stopper for ages, though we are in possession of tickets for the local service. Let’s get on the Media Distancia anyway – it goes to the same destination – and hope that … Continue reading