by Marco Aquino Since its debut in 2009, Tamara Adira’s avant-garde troupe Arte y Pasión has used flamenco as a vehicle for social commentary, political protest, and artistic healing. The […]
By Laila Freeman The powerful rhythmic strumming of guitars, the stamping of boots, the clapping of hands, the pounding of piano keys. Flamenco’s back in town. Wait a second. Piano?
By Linda Chase In Spanish folklore, duende is a supernatural spirit. In the flamenco tradition, it refers to passion and inspiration creating that moment when, through some mysterious alchemy, the
An interview with costume designer Lisa Perello Marco Aquino As a former flamenco dancer, Lisa Perello creates costumes for every professional flamenco dancer and flamenco school in San Antonio. Her
Marco Aquino In celebration of Carmens’ 20th anniversary, we caught up with Latin jazz trumpeter and percussionist Pete Rodriguez. The son of legendary salsero Pete “El Conde” Rodriguez, the younger
Marco Aquino 2020 has been a landmark year for Andrea “Vocab” Sanderson. In March, she released her first book of poetry, She Lives in Music via FlowerSong Books. The same month, the
