Flamenco night at Cafe Citron. January 28, 2008
Ginette Perea dancing soleá at Cafe Citron. January 28, 2008 9:40pm (photo by Jani)
It's 12:42am on Thursday as I type these words. Just got back from Cafe Bonaparte (in Georgetown) where guitarist Behzad Habibzai and singer Carlton Ashton were performing for the first time at this venue since October 2006! Not sure if this will become a regular gig, but I'll announce it here when I get confirmed info from Behzad.
Anywayz, this past Monday I performed at Cafe Citron as usual with Gerard Moreno, but the special surprise was having dancer Ginette Perea joining us. It's been a while since she's performed here. And fortunately, my friend Jani gladly volunteered to be my photographer for the evening. Thanks Jani! No further commentary this time--just publishing pics for a quick blog entry here so I can go to bed early for a change and catch up on sleep. Enjoy!
Ginette. January 28, 2008 9:40pm (photo by Jani)
Miguelito and Gerard Moreno playing a rumba. January 28, 2008 9:43pm (photo by Jani)
Gerard. January 28, 2008 9:44pm (photo by Jani)
Miguelito. January 28, 2008 9:44pm (photo by Jani)
Ginette. January 28, 2008 9:49pm (photo by Jani)
Ginette. January 28, 2008 9:49pm (photo by Jani)
Ginette. January 28, 2008 9:49pm (photo by Jani)
Ginette. January 28, 2008 9:51pm (photo by Jani)
In other news, La Tasca managing partner Shana McKillop talks about the Virginia sangría ban in the Wednesday edition of the Fairfax Times.
Tamara Sol informs me that the Tuesday night flamenco show is back again at Red Maple in Baltimore.
And this Friday February 1, 2008, Duende Camarón is having a CD release party at Tutto Bene in Arlington. That's right! They have a brand new CD titled King Street. You can preview some of the tracks on their MySpace profile.
Reminder: this Saturday February 2, 2008, the Paco Peña Flamenco Dance Company is performing at the Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center in Rockville.
Also, if you haven't bought your tickets already for the upcoming flamenco festival at Lisner Auditorium, DO IT NOW! Here's the schedule...
Thursday February 7, 2008 at 7pm and 9pm: Flamenco Dance on Stage...Starring You!. 7pm class taught by Sara Jerez-Marlow with accompaniment by Miguelito. 9pm class taught by Ana Martinez with guitarist Paco de Málaga. Spanish wine and cheese reception at 8pm.
Saturday February 9, 2008 at 8:00pm: Cuatro Esquinas (Four Corners) featuring Carmen Linares, Miguel Poveda, Juan Carlos Romero & Pastora Galván.
Sunday February 10, 2008 at 7:00pm: Tomatito Quintet featuring dancer José Maya.
Tuesday February 12, 2008 at 8:00pm: Gala Flamenca: Mujeres featuring Merche Esmeralda, Belén Maya & Rocío Molina with special guest Diana Navarro.
Thursday and Friday February 14 & 15 2008 at 8:00pm: Ballet Flamenco Eva la Yerbabuena in Santo y Seña.
Finally, Juan del Valle is back in town from February 9-24, 2008 to give choreography and technique workshops galore at Joy of Motion. Juan and Furia Flamenca will also be performing on Sunday February 24, 2008 in a concert titled La Magia del Flamenco at the Jack Guidone Theatre.
Whew! I think that covers it all. February is definitely a flamenco-filled month!
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