Award-winning ensemble Caminos Flamencos presents Nuevas Tendencias, a groundbreaking show that seamlessly blends flamenco, Latin and jazz in both music and dance. With world-class artists from around the country assembled by Artistic Director Yaelisa and an emphasis on new music by virtuoso guitar player Jason McGuire, “El Rubio,” the show brings together an eclectic cast rooted in a variety of musical genres. An innovative and boundary-pushing approach to contemporary flamenco, this performance and the company received two nominations from the prestigious Izzie Dance Awards in 2015.
Under the musical direction of McGuire, who composed and arranged most of the music with the assistance of upright bassist Paul Martin Sounder and Latin percussionist Marlon Aldana, the show held its premiere at Yoshi’s to enthusiastic crowds, and has since played Angelica’s, the New Parish, and the Mildred Owen Concert Hall for Pacifica Performances — all alternative venues with mostly jazz followings. Nuevas Tendencias demonstrates that Caminos Flamencos can play in a concert hall or jazz club with the same fiery energy as any musical group while maintaining the essence and improvisational quality of a traditional flamenco dance performance.
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