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FLAMENCO 411
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Feature Stories
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Seventeen Years of Flamenco: A Festival and the Artists Who Shaped It
From the Cameo Theatre to Main Plaza, seventeen years of performances, artists and collaborations that shaped WeFlamenco Fest.
Latest Stories
Flamenco · Cultural Arts · Community
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Benise Brings 25 Years of Passion to Austin and San Antonio
The Prince of Spanish Guitar brings his 25 Years of Passion tour to Austin on August 20 and San Antonio on August 21, blending Spanish guitar, flamenco, dance…
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Sol y Sombra: Passing Flamenco Forward
Genevieve Obregón and Matthew Guerra bring eight months of mentorship through the Texas Folklife Apprenticeship Program to the stage in Sol y Sombra.
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Andrew Blanch Brings Spanish Romance to San Antonio
Australian guitarist Andrew Blanch brings Spanish Romance to San Antonio on August 29, joining Spanish guitar tradition with Latin American music and song.
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Love Flamenco World Tour Brings a Night of Cante, Baile and Compás to the Carver
Spain’s Love Flamenco World Tour arrives at the Jo Long Theatre at the Carver on September 30, bringing an international cast of singers, dancers, guitar and compás to…
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Teen mariachis and family from McAllen released from ICE custody
Texas Tribune reporting on a McAllen family whose detention drew attention because two of the children are award-winning mariachi students.
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Let’s Talk Palos! An introduction to Tangos
A short WeFlamenco Fest introduction to Tangos, one of flamenco’s most recognizable palos, exploring rhythm, feeling, and form.
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Revisiting Colores (2016): Painting Identity, Memory, and Movement
by Marco Aquino A flamenco work shaped by color At a glance Premiere: 2016 Venue: Jo Long Theatre at the Carver Community Cultural Center, San Antonio Approach: flamenco…
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Dancing Displacement: Texas Artists Use Flamenco to Explore Contemporary Issues
by Marco Aquino Flamenco has always been an art of movement. Long before it became synonymous with Andalusia, it absorbed the histories of Jews, Romani, Moors, Africans, and…
Interviews
Conversations with artists, makers and cultural voices. View all interviews.
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Interview: El Turry brings flamenco’s next generation to San Antonio
Antonio Gómez “El Turry” brings Love Flamenco to San Antonio Sept. 30 with a young cast he believes represents the next generation of flamenco.…
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Gerry Gibbs on Jazz Evolution and Carmens’ Impact
by Marco Aquino In this interview, band leader and multi-instrumentalist Gerry Gibbs reflects on his early years of musical performances at Carmens de la…
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An interview with costume designer Lisa Perello
An interview with costume designer Lisa Perello Marco Aquino As a former flamenco dancer, Lisa Perello creates costumes for every professional flamenco dancer and…
News
Flamenco, cultural arts and community news from San Antonio and beyond. View all news.
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A’lante Flamenco brings Flamenco Under the Stars to Zilker Park
The 411 A’lante Flamenco returns to Zilker Park September 18 and 19 for two free performances of Flamenco Under the Stars. The Austin company…
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The Carver Announces a New Season of Music, Dance and Cultural Discovery
San Antonio’s Carver Community Cultural Center launches its 2026–27 season with a multigenerational lineup spanning music, dance, theater and community programming.
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Love Flamenco World Tour Brings a Night of Cante, Baile and Compás to the Carver
Spain’s Love Flamenco World Tour arrives at the Jo Long Theatre at the Carver on September 30, bringing an international cast of singers, dancers,…
Confluencias
Artists, ideas and cultural forces that cross boundaries and reshape how we see the world.
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Tamara Adira Brings La Vida de Basquiat to Sevilla Bienal OFF
Tamara Adira brings La Vida de Basquiat, a new teatro flamenco production blending multimedia, spoken word and performance art, to Sevilla’s Bienal OFF Festival on September 26.