Farruquito: ‘We learnt flamenco almost without realising, like one learns to talk or walk’

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. “Flamenco is always a cry,” says Juan Manuel Fernández Montoya, “a vindication against those who don’t understand it.” Better known …

'It’s a way of life': San Antonio’s own Flamenco legend Teresa Champion has dazzled from the south side to Hollywood

Teresa Champion, handpicked by John Wayne for "The Alamo," brought flamenco to San Antonio and teaches passionately at her dance academy. SAN ANTONIO — Flamenco music has roots dating back to 15th century Spain. The passionate combination of …

American philanthropist to be named honorary member of legendary Granada flamenco club

Thursday, 29 May 2025, 19:13 Compartir The world of flamenco in Granada is paying tribute this Friday to the American patron Cristina Heeren for her unconditional support to the province's flamenco movement. On 30 May she will be named honorary member …

Three 'prairie flamenco dance fighters' to present new show at DJD Dance Centre

“There are definitely more dancers and there are more guitarists,” Terracciano says. “It has grown. The hardest challenge is with the singers. That’s why, for this show, we’re really excited we can bring a singer from Spain. It’s really hard to find …

Celebration for flamenco guitarist Demi Fernandez.

On Friday, May 30, the Centre for Jazz and Popular Music at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) will present a line-up of UKZN guitar alumni, who gather to honour their mentor, the inimitable flamenco guitarist and educator, Demi Fernandez. Born in …

Flamenco star Sara Baras shows off her magnificent skills

Vuela — Sara Baras brings a party to the Flamenco Festival

Launching the 20th anniversary of the annual Flamenco Festival at Sadler’s Wells, Vuela is an opulent, two-hour showcase for Ballet Flamenco Sara Baras and particularly its founding (and, in 2020, Olivier award-winning) star. Celebrating its 25th year, …

New music this week: Songs from NAPA, EMMY, Mamagama and more

Eurovision 2025 may have come to a conclusion, but the music will always continue. A number of Eurovision artists are thankfully still producing new music for us to enjoy. Contrary to the commonly perpetuated myth about the song contest killing careers, we …

June events calendar for Europe

On June 14, London will celebrate The King’s Birthday Parade by Trooping the Colour in Trafalgar Square. (iStock) Austria VIENNA: Vienna Shorts, short film festival, through June 1. VIENNA: Vienna Festwochen, special productions in theaters, through June …

A weekend of Andalusian rhythm by the sea

This devotion has been making its own way in Mallorca — and Santa Ponsa has become its proud stage. Credit: Vicente Gil /Creative Commons If you’re anywhere near Santa Ponsa on Friday 6 to Sunday 8 June, don’t be surprised if you stumble upon flamenco …