Formed in 2009, 'Jardares por Fuera' fuses old style Flamenco with Hip Hop, Reggae, Rumba and Swing in a fresh mix of simplicity and extravagance. The band comprises a group of London based Spanish musicians:
Davinia Baño on vocals and Pablo Dominguez on the guitar are joined by the lead singer of 'Mano de Dios', Jackson Scott (vocals and guitar), Gori Matas on the piano and accordion, Ayoze Hernandez on the cajon and drums and Joe James on the Bass.

http://www.myspace.com/jardaresporfuera

   Day:  20th November
  

   Doors open: 7.30pm

   Show starts: 8pm

   Fee: £15

 
  Venue Address:

     South Hill Park Cellar Bar,

      Bracknell

   www.southhillpark.org.uk

Book tickets here

Box Office 01344 484 123

Ilusion Flamenca presents "Cuadro de Jerez" at South Hill Park

Ilusion Flamenca is delighted to announce the return to London of Cuadro de Jerez with Tatiana Ruiz and special guess Manuel Soto directly from Jerez , the heart of flamenco. Tatiana Ruiz daughter of Chiqui de Jerez will dance in this occassion accompanined by guitarist Tito Heredia and acclaimed singer Manuel Soto, familly of the greatest flamenco singer of our time, Jose Merce who will be performing at London's Barbican Centre in November. It is a privilage to have our friend Manuel Soto in exclusive with us. Angela Alonso, head of Ilusion flamenca and Flamenco teacher at South Hill Park will also perform. This is a pure and vibrant flamenco show not to be missed! Bring your friends!

regular flamenco classes for beginners on Wednesdays at SHP and intermediate level at Martins Heron Community Centre.

Manuel Soto

Tatiana Ruiz Guerrero

Her teaching career began in 1999 alongside such professionals as Javier de la Torre, Israel Galvan, Rafaela Carrasco and Joaquin Grilo, following which, amongst various other ventures, she appeared in a French movie and in Bizet’s opera “Carmen”.

In 2005 Tatiana began working with the company Los Farrucos and in the same year she came to London to perform in the show “Solo Flamenco”, directed by her mother Chiqui.

She is still attending classes to continue improving her dance technique, as well as having many other projects in the pipeline.

Tito Heredia

Tito Heredia is an Andalucian gypsy born in Algeciras, near Gibraltar and was educated in Madrid and London. With a family background of flamenco music, his uncle a singer and his cousins guitarists, he started his career when he was only eleven years old. Unable to read music he learned the correct fingering for the guitar fro a diagram drawn in the back of a cigarette packet by a veteran flamenco player. At the age of eighteen he won a scholarship to Madrid University, where he graduated as an architect. However, he then decided he was more interested in the intricacies of virtuoso guitar playing than elevations, plans, and blueprints!. Although he plays classical guitar, Tito is chiefly interested in Flamenco Music - "It has the tragic intensity of life"- he says. Tito has played throughout Spain, Britain, France, Germany, Japan, The United States and Australia. He has accompanied Trader Fanlkner in "Lorca" at the Lyric, and Donmar Theatres in London. He has also appeared on television with Frankie Howard, Dave Allen, Benny Hill and Clio Laine. We can also hear Tito's guitar in the Mask of Zorro soundtrack.

   Day:  9th October 10
   Time: doors open: 7.15pm
           show starts: 7.45pm  

    Fee:  £15 Advanced tickets
             £17 At the door


   Venue Address:

     South Hill Park Cellar Bar,

      Bracknell

   www.southhillpark.org.uk

Book tickets here

Box Office 01344 484 123

An audacious jazz-meets-flamenco double bill featuring a new collaboration from bass virtuoso Dave Holland and flamenco guitarist Pepe Habichuela, plus flamenco pianist Chano Dominguez and his fiery flamenco group.

Pepe Habichuela belongs to one of the great flamenco dynasties, the Habichuelas, and to the generation of Paco de Lucía, Camarón de la Isla, Enrique Morente, Manolo Sanlúcar which has opened the way for the current generation of young flamencos and whose work has brought about the enormous popularity that this art form enjoys nowadays.

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We are giving away 2 pairs of tickets for this gig. If you would like to enter the competition you need to answer the following question:

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Reply to this email with your answer! Deadline is midday Thursday 1st July. Winners will be notified the following day. Please include a contact telephone number so we can notify you if you win. Good luck to everyone!

   Day:  5th July 2010
  

   Show starts: 7.30pm

   Fee:

 
  Venue Address:

     Barbican Hall

   www.barbican.org.uk

Cuadro de Jerez is back to Costa Dorada! Only pure flamenco directly from the South of Spain to the heart of London.

Ilusion Flamenca Cuadro de Jerez lead by Chiqui de Jerez. Acclaimed Tatiana Ruiz is back this time accompained by Tito Heredia on the guitar, Javier Macias con el Cante, Angela Alonso and special collaboration of Ilusion Flamenca dancers.

Chiqui de Jerez

Chiqui started dancing in Jerez with Angelita Gomez y Juan Parra, and broadened her studies in Seville with the teacher "Manolo Marin", La Tona, Javier Latorre, Adrian Galia, Alejandro Granados, Antonio Canales, Mario Maya, Javier Baron, Eva la Yerbabuena, Joaquin Grilo, Rafaela Carrasco and many other flamenco masters in Jerez, Seville and Madrid. She teaches intensive flamenco workshops around the world and twice a year in London. She also tours the globe with her own flamenco dance company.

Tatiana Ruiz Sereno
Tatiana was born in Jerez de la Frontera to Chiqui and Tequila, who are both flamenco artistes. She started her flamenco studies at only four years of age and at the same time studied classical dance.
In 1995, after various early career opportunities, she toured Switzerland with Mercedes Ruiz in the flamenco Show CHIQUI "Jerez Por Bulerias". The following year she was a special guest with the company of the famous choreographer Domingo Ortega, performing in "Casa Patas" in Madrid.

Her teaching career began in 1999 alongside such professionals as Javier de la Torre, Israel Galvan, Rafaela Carrasco and Joaquin Grilo, following which, amongst various other ventures, she appeared in a French movie and in Bizet’s opera “Carmen”.

In 2005 Tatiana began working with the company Los Farrucos and in the same year she came to London to perform in the show “Solo Flamenco”, directed by her mother Chiqui.

She is still attending classes to continue improving her dance technique, as well as having many other projects in the pipeline.

Tito Heredia
Tito Heredia is an Andalucian gypsy born in Algeciras, near Gibraltar and was educated in Madrid and London. With a family background of flamenco music, his uncle a singer and his cousins guitarists, he started his career when he was only eleven years old. Unable to read music he learned the correct fingering for the guitar fro a diagram drawn in the back of a cigarette packet by a veteran flamenco player. At the age of eighteen he won a scholarship to Madrid University, where he graduated as an architect. However, he then decided he was more interested in the intricacies of virtuoso guitar playing than elevations, plans, and blueprints!. Although he plays classical guitar, Tito is chiefly interested in Flamenco Music - "It has the tragic intensity of life"- he says. Tito has played throughout Spain, Britain, France, Germany, Japan, The United States and Australia. He has accompanied Trader Fanlkner in "Lorca" at the Lyric, and Donmar Theatres in London. He has also appeared on television with Frankie Howard, Dave Allen, Benny Hill and Clio Laine. We can also hear Tito's guitar in the Mask of Zorro soundtrack.

Javier Macias
Javier Macías Vázquez originally from San Roque in the Cádiz bay in Andalucía, was born into a family of flamenco "aficionados" and began study the "Cante" (Flamenco song) from an early age. Despite his young age, he stood out for his hability to express and transmit the deep emotion of Cante. He has performed in prestigious venues in England such as the BAFTA headquarters and Ronnie Scott´s Jazz club, alongside distinguised artist such as Emilio Maya and David Morales.

Angela Alonso & Ilusion Flamenca dancers

Angela Alonso, director of Ilusion Flamenca Dance School and Productions Agency will be performing solo as well as accompained by the school advanced students a special Theatrical Choreography piece with music of Jarcha and lyrics of Ferderico Garcia Lorca, a very emotional narrative piece.

   Day:  Sun 27th June
  

   Doors open: 7.30pm

   Show starts: 8pm

    Fee:  £10 Advanced tickets
             £13 At the door

-ADVANCE TICKETS BOOKING

Book tickets in advance and pay less!. To book advanced tickets send us a cheque by post including a "SAE" (self addressed envolop) and we will post your tickets. Please make cheques payable to Angela Alonso and post them to 19 Buxton Court Windsor Terrace N1 7TN.
Please include a telephone contact number in case we need to phone you regarding your booking. Sorry in this occassion reserving tables is not possible. Arrive early to get the best seats.

   Venue: Nueva Costa Dorada 

                Restautant          

   Address:
   47-55 Hanway Street
   London
   W1T 1UX

  Food not include in the price.

  On the night we will have the "Tapas por Metro" deal as well as our full menu selection.

Table booking: Not available, first comes first served basis.

Ilusion Flamenca presents Cuadro de Jerez at South Hill Park on Saturday 26th June 2010.

Following their successful visit in November last year, Ilusion Flamenca is delighted to announce the return to London of Cuadro de Jerez by popular demand.
Directly from Jerez , the heart of flamenco Chiqui de Jerez leads the group which includes acclaimed dancer Tatiana Ruiz. New to the line-up are singer Javier Macias and guitarist Tito Heredia. Angela Alonso, Flamenco teacher at Bracknell will also perform. This is a pure flamenco show not to be missed! Tell everyone! Bring your friends!

Regular flamenco classes for beginners on Wednesdays at SHP and intermediate level at Martins Heron Community Centre.

   Day:  26th June
  

   Doors open: 8pm

   Show starts: 8.30pm

   Fee: £15

 
  Venue Address:

     South Hill Park Cellar Bar,

      Bracknell

   www.southhillpark.org.uk

Box Office 01344 484 123

Formed in 2009, 'Jardares por Fuera' fuses old style Flamenco with Hip Hop, Reggae, Rumba and Swing in a fresh mix of simplicity and extravagance. The band comprises a group of London based Spanish musicians:
Davinia Baño on vocals and Pablo Dominguez on the guitar are joined by the lead singer of 'Mano de Dios', Jackson Scott (vocals and guitar), Gori Matas on the piano and accordion, Ayoze Hernandez on the cajon and drums and Joe James on the Bass.

They are constantly collaborating with musicians from the local scene to develop their very unique style.

The name 'Jardares por Fuera' comes from a local expression of Murcia (Spain) that stands for an un-tucked shirt, a symbol of the unconventional, staying outside the rules.

http://www.myspace.com/jardaresporfuera

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   Day: 22th of May
   Doors Open: 8.30pm

   9.30-10.15pm   1st music set

   10.45-11.30pm 2nd music set

   Bar is open until 2am

   Fee: £6 before 9pm/£8 after

   Venue: The Cross Kings

www.thecrosskings.co.uk/map.html

   Address:
   126 York Way,
   London,
   N1 0AX

     Table booking: On the basis of first

     comes first served only.

Los Delinquentes mordern Rumba band from Cadiz, South of Spain is bringing to London their fresh sound. Special Artist Guest El Puchero del Hortelano from Granada.

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We are giving away 2 pairs of tickets for this gig. If you would like to enter the competition you need to answer the following question:

"What’s the name of their new album?"

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   Day: 15th of May
   Time: 7pm

   Venue: O2 Islington Academy

Book tickets:
www.o2academyislington.co.uk

Box office:
0844 477 2000
www.delinquentes.es

Come & join us for a night of live music, singing and dancing/sevillanas, accompanied (of course!) by sangria!!

Everybody/all ages welcome/you don’t have to be pro to join in!! after the huge success of last years event (see last year's photos) We will be recreating the ‘Feria de Sevilla’ right here in London.

Ladies please come dressed in flamenco costume if you have one/can get hold of one. If you don't, then a flower in your hair, red lipstick and big earrings should complete the look. A polkadot scarf will do for the gentlemen!

Feeling a bit rusty? Need to refresh your Sevillanas? Then attend our special Sevillanas refresher (April date to be announced).

WIN TICKETS with LOS DELINQUENTES!!!!

We will ruffle 2 pairs of tickets amongts all those attending to the Feria Fiesta
Los Delinquentes are playing live in London at the O2 Islington Academy on Saturday 15th May.

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   Day: 24th of April
   Doors Open: at 9pm
   Fee: £8 before 9.30pm/
   £10 after

   Venue: The Cross Kings

www.thecrosskings.co.uk/map.html

   Address:
   126 York Way,
   London,
   N1 0AX

     Table booking: On the basis of first

     comes first served only.

Ilusion Flamenca presents Angela Alonso at South Hill Park on the 17th of April 2010.

If you want to be transported to sizzling Spain with its entrancing music and passionate dance then come and join a fiery evening of Spanish Flamenco dance and song with Angela Alonso accompanied by Anita La Maltesa and Tomas de Cordoba in the Cellar Bar. Live guitar accompaniment by Tony Despeinao. The evening will start with a beginners flamenco workshop.

Angela currently teaches Flamenco classes at Martin's Heron Community Centre on Wednesday evening.

This definitely will be a night to remember and one of many to come!!

   Day:  17th of April
  

   Doors open: 6.30pm

   Show starts: 8pm

   Show ends: 11pm

   Beginners workshop:
7-7.30pm
  

  Fee: £15

 
  Venue Address:

     South Hill Park Cellar Bar,

      Bracknell

   www.southhillpark.org.uk

Book tickets here

Box Office 01344 484 123

  All our students from across London will be gathered under

  one roof to perform the choreographies they have learnt

  this term. More than 50 dancers of all ages (5-60 years

  old) will be accompanied by professional musicians and led

  by their teacher Angela Alonso. Don't miss the opportunity

  to see the students dance performance and experience the  

  latest creativity from Ilusion Flamenca!

   Day:  13th of December
  

   Doors open: 3.30pm

   Show starts: 4pm

   She event ends: 6pm aprox

   
   Fee: £10 advance

           £12 on the door

           £5 children price

 
  Venue Address:

    Brady Arts and Community Centre

    192-196 Hanbury Street,

             London, E1 5HU

  
Buses: 25, 254, 106, D3

   Tube: Whitechapel, Liverpool

   Street, Aldgate East

   Disabled access.

   Map:   Clic here

By popular demand, following their successful visit in May, Ilusion Flamenca is delighted to announce the return to London of Cuadro de Jerez. Once again Chiqui de Jerez heads the east which includes the acclaimed singer Manuel Soto. New to the line-up are Javier Ibanez on guitar and female dancers Rocio Marin and Chiqui's daughter Tatiana Ruiz.

Manuel Soto

Manuel is a Flamenco singer who was born in Jerez de la Frontera. He started studying flamenco dance when he was just 11 years old. However, five years later he realised that his real love is for singing, following in the footsteps of his famous uncle, Jose Merce, who is one of the best ever flamenco singers. His first significant job came in 2003, with Rosario Montoya "La Reina Gitana", in the International Flamenco Festival in Seville. He has sung all over the world, including America and Europe, with such important artistes as Andres Pena, Chiqui de Jerez and Eduardo Guerrero, to name but a few. Currently, he is recording his first album, which he hopes will express all the passion he feels for this art form and for his own vision for the style of music that he has created.

Tatiana Ruiz Guerrero

Tatiana was born in Jerez de la Frontera to Chiqui and Tequila, who are both flamenco artistes. She started her flamenco studies at only four years of age and at the same time studied classical dance.

In 1995, after various early career opportunities, she toured Switzerland with Mercedes Ruiz in the flamenco Show CHIQUI "Jerez Por Bulerias". The following year she was a special guest with the company of the famous choreographer Domingo Ortega, performing in "Casa Patas" in Madrid.

Her teaching career began in 1999 alongside such professionals as Javier de la Torre, Israel Galvan, Rafaela Carrasco and Joaquin Grilo, following which, amongst various other ventures, she appeared in a French movie and in Bizet’s opera “Carmen”.

In 2005 Tatiana began working with the company Los Farrucos and in the same year she came to London to perform in the show “Solo Flamenco”, directed by her mother Chiqui.

She is still attending classes to continue improving her dance technique, as well as having many other projects in the pipeline.

Javier Ibanez

This Flamenco guitarist was born in Seville, but he moved to Jerez de la Frontera as a child. It was there, in 1991, that he started taking lessons with Manuel Lozano "El Carbonero" and Jose Luis Balao. He first began playing for dance with Cristoba Fernandez, "El Jerezano". Since then, he has worked in different Penas Flamencas such as "El Nitri", Pena Flamenca "Camaron de la Isla", P.F. Canalejas, etc.

He has also played in various theatre performances and collaborated in the (recording of jingles for "Radiole", as well as different TV programmes and movies.

Currently he works in the flamenco company "Mercedes Ruiz" and also with Chiqui de Jerez.

Rocio Marin

Rocio was born in El Puerto de Santa Maria, Cadiz. She began her dance education under Cristobal "El Jerezano", Ana Maria Lopez and Angelita Gomez. Later, her studies continued under the guidance of other important flamenco dancers such as Chiqui de Jerez, Juana Amaya, Farruquito, Javier Latorre, Mario Maya, la Farruca.

When she was only nine years old, Rocio was hired to work in the famous tablao flamenco "Zambra" in Madrid. In another early career move she toured Spain and France with the group "Semilla Flamenca". She has since worked with various renowned artistes including Antonio "El Pipa", Farruquito and Chocolate. She has also travelled around America performing her art in a variety of flamenco shows. She is currently working at el Tablao Bereber, in Jerez de la Frontera.

   Day:  29th November 09
   Time: doors open: 7.30pm
           show starts: 8pm  

    Fee:  £15 Advanced tickets
             £17 At the door

-ADVANCE TICKETS BOOKING

Book tickets in advance and we will book a table for you! Those that book first get the best seats. To book advanced tickets send us a cheque by post including a "SAE" and we will post your tickets.

Please make cheques payable to Angela Alonso and post them to 19 Buxton Court Windsor Terrace N1 7TN enclosing a
"SAE".
Please include a telephone contact number in case we need to phone you regarding your booking.

   Venue: Nueva Costa Dorada 

                Restautant          

   Address:
   47-55 Hanway Street
   London
   W1T 1UX

  Food not include in the price.

  On the night we will have the "Tapas por Metro" deal as well as our full menu selection.

Table booking: Only available for those buying tickets in advance.

Dance Around The World is a community festival which celebrates traditional dance cultures from all parts of the world.

In two explosively exciting and energetic days of dance, performers and teachers provide a non-stop programme of extraordinary variety from 10.00am to 11.00pm each day.

Visitors to the event will be able to watch and try for themselves traditional dance forms from all over the world. They will be able to choose from styles as varied as Flamenco, Indian, Hip-Hop, South East European, Tango and much, much more!

Dance Around The World is for everyone - whether you're young or old, an experienced dancer or a novice. If you've ever danced, wanted to dance or wondered why people dance then this festival is for you.

On Saturday evening, carnival comes to the festival in the sensational Latin/American Night. Come and watch Ilusion Flamenca school dancers perform at between 7.15-8pm. We see you there!

   Day:  24-25th October 2009
   Time: 10am until 11pm

   Address:

                Cecil Sharp Housel
               Regent's Park Road
                 London, NW1 7AY
   
    Tel: 077 4900 7040

           020 8340 4683                           www.datw.org.uk

Enter our exclusive competition to win tickets for Diego El Cigala gig at The Union Chapel on Tuesday 22nd of
September 2009

You need to answer the following question;
- What is the name of Diego El Cigala new record ?

Email your answer to ilusionflamenca@hotmail.com including
your name and a contact telephone number by Wednesday 16th of September before 3pm. Winners will be notified
on Thursday 17th of September.

To be a member you only need to join our mailing list

“ Diego has on of the most beautiful flamenco voices of our time, a voice of sweetness that flows over into everything he sings. When I listen to him, it warms my heart.” Paco de Lucia

Diego El Cigala returns to London with a special intimate live show to launch his new record Dos Lágrimas (Two Tears) the sequel to the multi-award winning collaboration with Bebo Valdes Lágrimas Negras.

In the Dos Lágrimas show, Diego again visits the great Cuban songbook backed by an inspired band of piano, bass, guitar and percussion. This time he brings the six years of experience since Lágrimas Negras to bear on his interpretations. The sound is a wonderful bridge between Cuban son and flamenco.

“I travelled to Havana for the first time in 2003… That’s when I discovered the Cuban people, when I realised they had a great deal in common with the gypsies, in their way of life, the way they feel things, with problems coming at them from all sides. Music is their charm, and their purest form of expression.” Diego El Cigala

   Day:  22nd of September
   Time: 08:00pm

   Doors open: 07:00pm

   Artist:
   Diego El Cigala

   Address:

                Union Chapel
   Compton Terrace, London, N1 2UN
    Tel: 08700 600100 (Ticketweb)

    http://www.unionchapel.org.uk

     No advanced booking required
  

"If you only see Flamenco once in your life, make it this"

Paco Peña has thrilled audiences for many years with his masterful flamenco performances, famed for their passion and authenticity. This season the legendary flamenco guitarist returns to the Sadler's Wells stage with his brand new show Flamenco sin Fronteras, inspired by the diverse sights, sounds and cultures of Latin America.

Delving into an often overlooked period of flamenco history, Paco Peña explores the many dance styles that emerged through the migration of Spanish performers to Latin America in the early 1900s, and their significant impact on flamenco today.

The show features four dancers from Peña's own company, a guest dancer from Venezuela and 12 virtuoso musicians and singers performing live on stage. Audiences will be taken on a journey right to the heart of Latin America, packed with all the intensity, depth and raw energy that have become this maestro's trademark.

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Hola amigos - it's summer time!

We would love you to join us for an evening of Flamenco in the park. A group of flamenco students and amateurs will gather in St James's Park, at the Blue Bridge, between 5.00-5.15pm. We will then find a good spot for a picnic, so please bring food and drinks. There will be live acoustic music and lots of fun!!

Although this is a free event and everybody is welcome to join in, we will be taking up a voluntary collection as a gift for the musicians who will kindly give up their time to entertain us.

Don't think twice - just come along!!!

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   Day:  4th of July
   Time: 5.00pm
  

   Venue: Royal Parks

Park map link:
http://www.royalparks.org.uk/doc
s/park_maps/StJamesMAP.pdf

(We are meeting at the blue bridge)

Cruces de Mayo in June, why not?
 
Due to the success of our previous Feria de Sevilla de Londres, we had to quickly look for excuses to have another fiesta party where everybody can dress up and dance... The Festival of the May Crosses of London (in June) sounds perfect to us!
 
The Festival of the May Crosses (Cruces de Mayo) is celebrated throughout Andalucia. The festival consists of the construction of large crosses made of beautiful flowers in many of the city's main square. This is where the locals congregate each evening for a good few drinks and tapas which inevitably leads to spontaneous Sevillanas and Rumba style dancing while wearing traditional flamenco outfits.

Beginning of May visitors from all over Spain arrive to Andalucia to join the party. The actual crosses which are around three metres high are made by the people of the neighbourhood and the local town council runs a competition to find the best cross (Concurso de los Cruces de Mayo). In Cordoba alone there are some eighty crosses to choose from.
 
As we intended for the Feria de Sevilla fiesta we would like to recreate the athmosphere of the Cruces de Mayo in London. Please come along dressed up in flamenco costume. If you don't have one just wear a flower in the hair, some red lipstick and big earrings (for the ladies).  A polkadot scarf will do for the gentlemen! Make a little effort, it makes a huge difference!
 
Live acts to be soon announced, please watch this space...

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   Day:  28th of June
   Time: 7.30-11pm
   Fee:   £10 before 8pm / £12 after

   Venue: Nueva Costa Dorada

   Address:
   47-55 Hanway Street
   London
   W1T 1UX

     Table booking: On the basis

     of first

     comes first served only.

Directly from Jerez, the heart of flamenco, just pure flamenco, lead by Chiqui de Jerez.

Ismael Heredia a la guitarra, Juan Garcia al baile and Manuel Soto al cante, will delight us with their talend and duende

ISMAEL HEREDIA

was born in Jerez de la Frontera in 1981, into a gypsy family.  From a very early age, Ismael took an interest in the guitar.  He started playing by being self-taught.

He has worked with Juan Parrilla and has also played for many renowned flamenco dancers and singers.  Ismael has performed at numerous Tablaos in Jerez, Cadiz and Seville.  He has also toured the world, including the five continents.  In 2007 he performed at the Royal Albert Hall in London as a supporting act to the great guitarist Tomatito.

His work has included performances with award-winning dancers Rocio Molina, Javier Latorre, Adela Campallo and Juana Amaya and many others.

We are delighted that he is returning to London!

JUAN GARCIA

Born in El Puerto de Santa Maria, Juan started to study flamenco and Spanish classical ballet in Cadiz at the age of 10.  He then moved then to Seville, where he learned from great teachers like Manolo Marin, Pilar Ortega and Manuel Betanzos.

He has performed at many tablaos and has toured the world, dancing as a solo artist with the Chiqui de Jerez Flamenco Company.

The Barcelona's hip hop flamenkillo collective play their first show in the UK since 2007 and give the live premiere to tracks from their new album Aocaná as part of La Linea 09 the Liverpool Latin Music Festival.

Aocaná is their first new studio album since Techarí in 2006.

Techarí won a Latin Grammy in 2007 and UK critics were equally impressed:

Their last show in the UK was in 2007 at a sold out Roundhouse. The Guardian gave the show a 5 star review: “The classy musicianship was matched by the visual effects, with the constant changes in style matched by the witty imagery on the screen behind the stage. This was great European music with a global outlook”.

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Enter our exclusive competition to win tickets for Ojos de Brujo gig at The Roundhouse on Monday 27th of April at 7.00pm.

You need to answer the following question;
As part of which festival are Ojos de Brujos performing in London?

Email your answer to ilusionflamenca@hotmail.com including your name and a contact telephone number by Wednesday 22 of April before midnight. Winners will be notified on Thursday 23rd of April.

There will be another opportunity of winning tickets for this concert on Sunday 26th of April at our Feria de Sevilla Party. There will be a ruffle of a couple of tickets amongts those attending to the party.

   GIGS:

         PLEASE NOTICE OJOS DE  BRUJO LONDON CONCERT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO SUN 31st MAY AT ROUNDHOUSE

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