Rome: ¡Flamenco!, 10 – 20 September 2009

If you have a passion for flamenco, or if you simplygenres. In Rome she will offer wonderful
would like to learn more about this traditional Spanishinterpretations of flamenco classics. Also you cannot
form of art, do not miss ¡Flamenco!, in Rome frommiss the concert of Diego el Cigala, who will delight
the 10th to the 20th of September.the Roman audience with his latest project, after the
The third edition of ¡Flamenco!, an appreciatedgreat success achieved by “Lagrimas Negras”
festival that the eternal city dedicates to one of thein 2004. If you want to know something more about
most famous Spanish forms of art, will be a goodel toque, enjoy the concert of saxophonist Perico
chance for all those who will travel to Rome and atSambeat and his ensemble, who will play an original
the same time will take a journey to another landmix of flamenco and jazz.
and into another culture. During the festival theAnd if you have a passion for dance, you definitely
Auditorium Parco della Musica and other venues in thehave to book discount accommodation on the 12th
city will be enlivened by the performances of someof September and attend the show “De entre la
important flamenco artists that will turn Italy’sluna y los hombres” with Fuensanta La Moneta,
capital city into a Spanish oasis.an artist that in spite of her young age has already
Thanks to this festival flamenco, an importantperformed in various festivals and theatres all over
heritage of Andalusia and of Spain in general, whichthe world. The artist will also help all those who would
has been exported all over the world, will belike to try to dance flamenco: as has happened in the
protagonist also in Italy, giving all the tourists who willpast editions, also this year the programme of the
take advantage of cheap hotel reservations in Romefestival includes some lessons with two great
the possibility to see with their own eyes and listenteachers: Fuensanta La Moneta and Isabel Bayón, a
with their own ears to this beautiful music and dance.dancer from Seville who is considered as one of the
Although many people may think that flamenco isbest interpreters of gypsy art. Both dancers will give
only a type of dance, we should not forget that it istwo lessons, one for beginners and one for advanced
divided into three categories: el cante (traditionaldancers, to give all flamenco and dance lovers the
singing), el toque (typical music played with guitarpossibility to personally experience this fascinating
accompanied by hands and feet beat), and el baileform of art.
(dance). El cante, el toque and el baile will all beTickets: various prices
protagonists of this festival, which is meant toDate: 10th – 20th September 2009
introduce all forms of flamenco in an exhaustive wayLocation: Rome, Italy
and through the performances of first-level artists.This article was written by Francesca Tessarollo with
The festival will open with el cante, in particular withsupport from online booking system. For any
the performance of Esperanza Fernández, aninformation, please visit cheap hotel reservations in
important flamenco singer who is very appreciatedRome or for travel information have a look to
for her deep knowledge of traditional flamenco butdiscount accommodation.
also for her capacity to deal with different music