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June
25 and 26
ODC Theater and Yaelisa & Caminos Flamencos Present
A
SPECIAL CAFÉ FLAMENCO WITH GUEST ARTIST
FROM SPAIN
ANTONIO DE LA MALENA
And
a Cast of 20 Dancers, Singers and Musicians
June
25 and 26 at 8:00pm at ODC Theater
With
Yaelisa, Dancer/Choreographer
Jason McGuire “El Rubio,” Guitar
Roberto Zamora, Singer
Melissa Cruz, Dancer Juliana Drechsel, Dancer
Seth Hankins, Guitar
David McLain, Guitar
One
of most respected cantaores from Jerez de la Frontera, Antonio
is the principal singer for Caminos Flamencos and will be in
the Bay Area for one week of performances. This is a rare opportunity
to see him perform various solo cantes, accompanied by Jason
McGuire "El Rubio," in an intimate setting. Join us
for an evening of Jerez-style cante and excitement with Antonio's
Bay Area friends and aficionados.
Also
featuring singer La Beverly and dancers Sandra Christensen,
Lea Kobeli, and Gina Giammanco in a new choreography by Yaelisa,
and Bay Area favorite La Monica with her dancers in her latest
work (Thursday night only).
Antonio
De La Malena
Antonio
De La Malena is today one of most sought after singers coming
from Jerez de la Frontera, recently named “La Ciudad del
Flamenco.” His artistic career began at an early age, and
at eight years old he appeared on Televisíon Espa?ola
in the revered program “Rito y Geografía del Cante.”
Most recently he has achieved a great success as a soloist in
festivals and fiestas throughout Spain, as well as an accompanist
for some of the best artists in Spain including Angelita Vargas,
Faico, La Tolea, El Toleo, Juan Ramirez, Pastora Vega and others.
He has toured throughout Europe, America and Asia performing
with artists such as El Torta, Moraito Chico, and worked in
Spain’s best tablaos, including La Venta del Gato in Madrid
and Tablao Carmen in Barcelona. In 1992, Antonio won the First
Prize for Siguiriyas, Bulerias, Solea and Tangos in the Concurso
de Cante de Cádiz. His recording career began in 1997
with the debut of his first record, “Asi soy yo, yo soy
asi,” which achieved great success. His second record,
“Mi Pensamiento,” premiered in 1999. Antonio is the
essence of the barrio gitano de San Mateo, home of the purest
flamenco, and his singing transmits the feeling and purity of
generations of artists. This is his second season performing
with Caminos Flamencos. Antonio is the co-artistic director
of Jerez, Puro which premieres in 2003 at the New World Flamenco
Festival. Don't miss this special evening of flamenco dance
and music! Reserve your tickets, table seating is limited.
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"Extraordinary
guitarist"
-SF Bay Guardian-
"Yaelisa
stirs the audience to say 'Ole'!"
-SF Examiner-
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Tickets
$20 and $17, Table Seating
$12 General
(415) 863-9834
www.odctheater.org
Tix Bay Area in Union Square
ODC Theater
3153 17th Street/Shotwell
San Francisco
www.caminosflamencos.com
