Flamenco performance coming to Atascadero
Savannah Fuentes: creator of Flores de Verano Flamenco en Vivo
Show features the musical talents of Diego Amador Jr.
–Flores de Verano Flamenco en Vivo will perform July 16 at 8 p.m. at the Atascadero Grange Hall.
After a year of confinement and self-reflection, Seattle-based Flamenco dancer Savannah Fuentes created Flores de Verano Flamenco en Vivo. A program that celebrates rebirth and new beginnings. The program will feature traditional flamenco musical forms as well as contemporary themes.
Fuentes was born in Seattle to parents of Puerto Rican and Irish ancestry. Her fascination with flamenco dance and singing came to her in early childhood, fueled by watching a flamenco performance on television.
“…and, although I was just a child, I felt an immediate connection to the art form,” said Fuentes.
She has studied with many notable flamenco artists including Guadiana, Joaquin Grilo, Eva Yerbabuena, El Farru, and Isabel Bayon. Ms. Fuentes attributes her formation as an artist to her most significant mentor, Maestra Sara de Luis.
Fuentes has independently produced and danced in over 300 performances and workshops featuring internationally recognized Spanish flamenco artists, including Carlos de Jacoba, Saray Munoz, and Jesus Montoya.
Savannah will be joined by singer/guitarist Diego Amador Jr. of Sevilla.
Diego Amador Jr.: singer and guitarist
Diego Amador Jr., a Flamenco singer, guitarist, was born in Seville, Spain, into a family with rich flamenco heritage. His father is the celebrated flamenco pianist Diego Amador and his uncles Rafael and Raimundo Amador were the founders of the popular flamenco band Pata Negra.
From a very young age, Amador Jr. began performing and touring with some of Spain’s top flamenco artists, including Remedios Amaya, La Susi, Lole Montoya, Farruquito, and Joaquin Cortes. Diego Amador Jr. is also an accomplished flamenco percussionist and pianist as well. He is releasing his first album as a singer/songwriter, Presente en el Tiempo, on June 20th.
General tickets are $26, tickets for VIP seating in the first two rows are $40, tickets for VIP seating benefact are $55 and tickets for children are $12.
This event is part of an extensive west coast tour.
Tickets can be purchased at Eventbrite.
