An Evening of Flamenco – Oakland, CA

Don’t miss this upcoming 2024 Local Event in Oakland, CA. Happening on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at The Sound Room. Doors open at 7:00 PM.

Flamenco guitar, song & dance

Flamenco is an art form based on the various folkloric music traditions of southern Spain , developed within the gitano subculture of the region of Andalusia. Flamenco fuses song (cante), dance (baile) and musicianship (toque). Cante is the vocal expression of flamenco, sung by men and women, preferably seated, with no backing singers. The gamut of feelings and states of mind – grief, joy, tragedy, rejoicing and fear – can be expressed through sincere, expressive lyrics characterized by brevity and simplicity.

Flamenco baile is a dance of passion, courtship, expressing a wide range of situations ranging from sadness to joy. The technique is complex, differing depending on whether the performer is male (heavier use of the feet) or female (gentler, more sensual movements). Toque or the art of guitar playing has long surpassed its original role as accompaniment. Other instruments, including castanets, hand-clapping and foot-stamping are also employed.

Flamenco is performed during religious festivals, rituals, church ceremonies and at private celebrations. It is the badge of identity of numerous communities and groups, in particular the Gitano (Roma) ethnic community, which has played an essential role in its development. Transmission occurs through dynasties, families, social groups and Flamenco clubs, all of which play a key role in its preservation and dissemination.

Featuring: Fanny Ara – dance. Marina Elana – dance. El Moreno – vocals. Marlon Aldana – percussion. David McLean – guitar

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Event ID - 1006425424537

Event Venue - The Sound Room

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Date And Time

Thursday, October 10th, 2024 @ 07:00 PM

Venue

The Sound Room

Location

3022 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94611

Event Types

Concert or Performance Performing & Visual Arts

Event Category

California

An Evening of Flamenco – Oakland, CA