"SOMOS FLAMENCOS"

[We are Flamencos] - The seventh edition of the New World Flamenco Festival



August 8-17, 2008
Yaelisa, artistic director

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The 7th edition of the New World Flamenco Festival is called Somos Flamencos, meaning, "We are Flamencos," a proud proclamation on behalf of the extraordinary talent from Spain who will be participating this year - and, a hint of the style of this year's productions. Somos Flamencos is also the title of the first show in this year's Festival. Compañia Somos Flamencos will premier a new show here, which will be readied for a national tour the following year. Compañia Antonio El Pipa returns with the West Coast premiere of his acclaimed show De Tablao. This year the festival will also include showings of the film Gypsy Caravan which includes a featured performance by Antonio El Pipa.

Having always attracted capacity audiences, the Festival, moreover, has grown in stature through the years. Yaelisa, the Festival's artistic director, has worked magic in attracting Spain's top dancers, singers and musicians and in designing thoughtful and compelling programming.

Spanning the years, festival themes and productions have explored a variety of different styles, extending from Cadiz to Sevilla: the significance of flamenco family dynasties; a showcase of the latest young talent making their marks; and even the mastery of the bata de cola, the long dress that can sometimes weigh nearly as much as the dancer.

Douglas C. Rankin, the Festival's producer, remarked: "Yaelisa has done all of this with remarkable flair and ease, providing audiences with evening after evening of exhilarating performances. I am confident from my experience in working with her on this year's offerings that we can expect more great things."

World Premiere - Compañía Somos Flamencos
August 8, 9, 10, 12, 13
Fri, Sat, Tue, Wed at 8pm; Sun at 6pm

The New World Flamenco Festival is creating a new company and a world premiere! Yaelisa, the Festival's artistic director, has hand-picked a "company of equals" from Spain's top dancers, musicians and singers. The production, also called Somos Flamencos, "We are Flamencos," will celebrate flamenco's treasured traditions of improvisation and the interplay of a large ensemble of top-tier talent.

In response to some of our other original shows - Jerez, Puro; Sin Fronteras starring Savion Glover; and Y Una Batita de Cola - the Festival has been asked to create this show for a national tour for the 2009-10 season. To launch this project, the normal run has been extended to five nights of vibrant dance, majestic cante and soulful guitar.

Dancers: Maria José Franco, Juan Ogalla, Andrés Peña, Yaelisa, David Paniagua
Singers: Encarna Anillo, Miguel Gonzalez "El Picuo", David Lagos, Manuel de la Malena,
Guitarists: Eugenio Igl?sias, Miguel Perez, Ricardo Rodriguez

TICKETS: Fri, Sat, Sun $43, $38 | Tue, Wed $38, $33...Gold Seats - $100 Includes VIP seating and complimentary wine and beverages at the private Gold Patrons bar of Café Flamenco before the show.

Compañía Antonio El Pipa - "De Tablao" - West Coast premiere
August 15, 16, 17
Fri & Sat at 8pm; Sun at 6pm

The excitement of the concert stage and the intimacy and energy of the tablao -- this show, starring the magnificent Antonio"el Pipa," combines it all to fabulous effect. His production, De Tablao, has merited rave reviews at Spain's major festivals and on tour throughout Europe. This cast of eleven dancers, singers and musicians will transport the audience to an intimate Spanish nightclub and set the Barclay stage afire.

Antonio was featured in last year's hit indie film, Gypsy Caravan that played theatres and film festivals throughout the U.S. The film will be included as part of the Festival's activities.

LOGON TO: www.antonioelpipa.com
VIDEO clip from De Tablao
TICKETS: Fri, Sat, Sun $43, $38...Gold Seats - $100 Includes VIP seating and complimentary wine and beverages at the private Gold Patrons bar of Café Flamenco before the show.

Screening of Jasmine Dellal’s film - Gypsy Caravan

August 14th, 2008 - 2 shows at 7pm & 9pm
University Town Center 6 - 4245 Campus Dr. Irvine, CA

An audience favorite at film festivals worldwide, Gypsy Caravan is a dazzling display of the musical world of the Roma, juxtaposed against the real world they live in. This rich feature documentary celebrates the luscious music of top international Gypsy performers. The film takes the audience on the Gypsy Caravan tour throughout Europe and the USA, and visits locations in Spain, Macedonia, Romania and India.

One of the film's featured artists is Antonio El Pipa , who will be performing Aug 15-17 at the New World Flamenco Festival.

Tickets: $14

View the movie trailer

New World Festival Academy classes and other activities will be announced in late June.

Media sponsor: Tu Ciudad

Major support of the Festival is provided by: The City of Irvine Destination Irvine

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