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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.
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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 flamenco school in San…
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An interview with jazz trumpeter Pete Rodriguez
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,…
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Art in Motion: Andrea “Vocab” Sanderson on New Music Video, Mural and the Power of Cultural Representation
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…
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Flamenco master Farruquito brings his duende to SA
Marco Aquino As heir to one of the greatest flamenco dynasties in the world, the Spanish dancer Farruquito has been perfecting his craft since the tender age of…
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Bertha Almaguers legacy of dance
Marco Aquino The San Antonio Parks and Recreation dance program produces some of the city’s finest dancers, as seen in the many performances held each year. Founded in…
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.