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 Miguelito's Photo DiaryApril 23, 2004 - April 25, 2004
Feria de Sevilla en Philadelphia photos by Jason Vera y Aragon April 24, 2004 Thanks to Jason Vera y Aragon for these photos. 
Edwin Aparicio with Flamenco del Encuentro. April 24, 2004 (photo by Jason Vera y Aragon) 
April 24, 2004 (photo by Jason Vera y Aragon) 
April 24, 2004 (photo by Jason Vera y Aragon) 
April 24, 2004 (photo by Jason Vera y Aragon) 
April 24, 2004 (photo by Jason Vera y Aragon) Feria de Sevilla en Philadelphia photos by Joy April 24, 2004 My thanks to Joy Gant for these photos. 
Anna Rubio with Flamenco del Encuentro. April 24, 2004 (photo by Joy) 
Anna Rubio. April 24, 2004 (photo by Joy) 
Flamenco fashion show: Carol Basilio. April 24, 2004 (photo by Joy) 
Flamenco fashion show. April 24, 2004 (photo by Joy) 
Flamenco fashion show: Natalia Taggart. April 24, 2004 (photo by Joy) 
Flamenco fashion show. April 24, 2004 (photo by Joy) 
Flamenco fashion show: Sandra Pérez. April 24, 2004 (photo by Joy) 
Flamenco fashion show crowd. April 24, 2004 (photo by Joy) 
Flamenco fashion show lineup. Costumes courtesy of Menkes. April 24, 2004 (photo by Joy) 
April 24, 2004 (photo by Joy) 
April 24, 2004 (photo by Joy) 
Outdoor caseta. April 24, 2004 (photo by Joy) 
Outdoor caseta: Bernie. April 24, 2004 (photo by Joy) 
Outdoor caseta: Lidia dancing. April 24, 2004 (photo by Joy) Tamara's dance class in Baltimore April 25, 2004 After fighting heavy traffic on the Beltway and I-95 (due to the women's rights march), Juan Delgado and I arrived at the Experimental Movement Concepts studio in Baltimore a few minutes late. Guitarist Jason Marcinski was already playing. 
Jason Marcinski, Juan Delgado and Miguelito. April 25, 2004 7:23pm 
Tamara Sol Flys teaching tientos. April 25, 2004 7:25pm Feria de Sevilla en Philadelphia April 24, 2004 To my knowledge, this is the very first Feria de Sevilla for Philadelphia. Based on the size of the crowds, this is sure to become an annual event. 
Philadelphia is about two and half hours away, so I prepared myself with Yahoo directions and a freshly-made paella Valenciana courtesy of the Andalucia Restaurant in Rockville. (thank you Maria!) April 24, 2004 5:02pm 
Just crossing over from Delaware to Pennsylvania. We're just half an hour away from downtown Philadelphia! April 24, 2004 6:27pm 
My friend, fellow guitarist and personal chauffer, Steve Svoboda. :) April 24, 2004 6:54pm 
Yours truly "fueling up" on Red Bull--it's an energy drink, in case you don't know. :) April 24, 2004 6:55pm 
After fighting downtown Philly traffic for a half-hour, we finally arrive at the International House, where the Philadelphia Feria de Sevilla took place. This is one of the several casetas. Of course, I didn't waste anytime in getting started. I just walked in pulled out my guitar and joined guitarists Pat D'Aprile and Shirley Martin accompanying the crowd as they danced non-stop Sevillanas. April 24, 2004 7:28pm 
The entrance to the International House. April 24, 2004 7:29pm 
Just inside the International House. We arrived too late to purchase tickets. They were sold out. April 24, 2004 7:30pm 
The official program. April 24, 2004 7:31pm 
Nice idea, but it didn't seem to attract too many customers. April 24, 2004 7:32pm 
Dancer Mariah del Chico performing with the Philadelphia-based Flamenco del Encuentro. (I actually met Mariah and many other Philly flamencos at a juerga in 2002.) April 24, 2004 7:56pm Thanks to my little bit of fame through my website, people recognize me here. So I was able to get in the theater without a ticket. If you think about it, I really am a member of the press anyway. I walked in halfway during the show, so I only got a few pics. 
Guest dancer Edwin Aparicio performing alegrias with Flamenco del Encuentro. April 24, 2004 8:08pm 
April 24, 2004 8:10pm 
April 24, 2004 8:13pn 
Edwin and Anna Rubio dancing a tangos duet. April 24, 2004 8:21pm 
Anna. April 24, 2004 8:22pm 
The audience April 24, 2004 8:25pm 
Miguelito and Philly flamenco Nancy Heller, formerly from DC. I 2002, she gave a flamenco-related lecture titled Images of La gitana: Paintings of Female flamenco Dancers at the Smithsonian in DC. April 24, 2004 8:27pm 
The Raíces caseta. April 24, 2004 8:34pm 
Another caseta. April 24, 2004 8:38pm 
Dresses for sale. April 24, 2004 9:09pm 
The Flamenco Connection family. I couldn't help myself--I bought a flamenco CD, DVD and more. April 24, 2004 9:11pm 
This was probably the most popular caseta--it had just the right ambience with the cool outdoor breeze and warm lights and energy of an enthusiastic crowd. I'd publish the pics to show you, but I won't--use your imagination instead. I was very disappointed by the very low attendance by DC flamencos at the Philly Feria. You see...one of my motives behind putting together this website and this photo diary (capturing all these flamenco events on film is a lot of fun by the way, but it's still a lot of work) was for my website visitors to be inspired, enticed or whatever to come out to local flamenco events to support local flamencos. It is working so far, but stil, attendance at local events could be better. April 24, 2004 9:19pm 
New York-based guitarist Carlos Revollar with Miguelito. I first met Carlos at Fazil's in New York about 7 or 8 years ago. He's one of the most humble artists I know. April 24, 2004 10:04pm 
Carlos and his wife, dancer/singer Gisele Revollar. They'll be performing tonight in DC at the Jewish Music Festival. April 24, 2004 10:05pm 
Edwin with singer Marcos Marin, Anna and Tito Rubio. April 24, 2004 10:09pm 
Carlos and Gisele getting the party going at the Raíces caseta. April 24, 2004 10:23pm 
Students dancing Sevillanas. April 24, 2004 10:23pm 
The crowd enjoying the fiesta at the Raíces caseta. You may recognize Ken McNaugton in the front center--he frequently attends DC area flamenco events. Standing next to him in the shirt with polka dots is New York-based percussionist Peter Basil who frequently works with several flamenco dance companies. April 24, 2004 10:23pm 
Feria is over officially at 11:00pm but Steve and I continue the party with our new friends Ai and Mary. April 24, 2004 11:05pm 
April 24, 2004 11:07pm 
Philly-based guitarist John Gaspari stopped by to say goodbye, but I persuaded him to stick around to serenade the ladies. :) April 24, 2004 11:25pm 
April 24, 2004 11:26pm 
Fast forward ten hours later, it's Sunday morning in New Jersey. Despite a late night, I got up early filled with inspiration and eager to play my guitar. April 25, 2004 9:19am Spanish Dance Theatre fund raiser at La Tasca DC April 23, 2004 The fund raiser was sold out--thank you to Euronet and friends of the Spanish Dance Theatre for your support. Being one of the performers myself, I couldn't take too many pics, so you'll have to settle for self-portraits from the rehearsal. 
Carlton, Miguelito and Behzad rehearsing before the 9:00pm show. April 23, 2004 8:47pm 
April 23, 2004 8:49pm 
April 23, 2004 8:51pm 
This the view from where I sat as I accompanied the dancers. It's the very cozy lower level of La Tasca DC. Great place for private parties. Call La Tasca DC at (202)3477-9190. April 23, 2004 8:55pm  Photos taken with the Olympus Stylus 300 Digital Camera Text and original images ©1996-2013 by . Please do not republish content from this website, including text and photos, in whole or part without prior written permission. |
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