Flamenco + San Francisco California U.S.A.

"duende 1" painting by
Jason Engelund, El Pintor

Solo Flamenco Presents
The Northwest's First Flamenco Festival!
Portland Flamenco Festival
July 19-24, 2005
Portland, Oregon

The Portland Flamenco Festival will feature 5 days of workshops, events, film showings and much more spread throughout the beautiful city of Portland, Oregon. Registrations are underway and classes are filling quickly, as aficionados from across the western states take part in this exciting event! Be a part of history! Participate in the Northwest's First Flamenco Festival!
http://www.portlandflamencofestival.com/

Exotic flamenco guitars
Festival and Exhiibition
Exotic flamenco guitars are a genuine rarity, as are those hand full of unique guitar makers that specialize exclusively in the custom design and construction of flamenco guitars. Internationally-known guitar maker, Daniel Turner, creates some of the more extraordinary versions of the ‘guitarra flamenca’ and will be exhibiting his limited-edition 500th Anniversary ‘Blanca/Negra’ set at the Healdsburg Guitar Festival (August 19-21) before taking his stunning instruments on a global tour that starts in San Francisco and includes stops in Tokyo, Shanghai, London and Madrid. Further information is available at www.exoticflamencoguitars.com

Bolero Records proudly announces
the release of 'Distancias'
by Jason McGuire.

'Distancias' is the debut CD from one of the United States' leading flamenco guitarists, Jason McGuire. In this recording, Jason showcases his technical prowess, sensitivity and gift for composition. 'Distancias' reflects the passion of Jason's playing and promises to be a tour de force for guitar and world music enthusiasts everywhere.

Look for 'Distancias' in all major record outlets such as Tower Records, Barnes & Noble, Virgin Records and Best Buy. For the next 3 weeks, Jason is featured in listening stations at these stores.

http://www.bolero-records.com/
BOLERO RECORDS
info@bolero-records.com

Jason McGuire wins the 2005 Blue Moon Award in the Flamenco Puro category.
Jason has just received a prestigious acknowledgement from Blue Moon Awards, who have hailed him the "American Vicente Amigo" in the Flamenco Puro category. This international World Music site has written a glowing review of 'Distancias' which you can access below. Congratulations to Jason and the collaborators on his album, including Jose Manuel Blanco 'El Grillo,' singer Felix de Lola, and violinist Chris Kranyak 'El Ungaro." This is a tremendous honor and recognition that is well deserved.

http://www.6moons.com/worldmusic/

"What's the Meaning of Love?"
Yaelisa is the choreographer for a flamenco sequence for the new independent film "What's the Meaning of Love," which filmed in the San Francisco Bay Area for two weeks in May. Yaelisa is also dancing in the movie, and hired local dancers Carola Zertuche, Melissa Cruz, Sara Moncada and Fanny Ara to dance with her, with music by Jason McGuire "El Rubio". Look for the release of the film in early 2006.

www.caminosflamencos.com

Portable Flamenco Dance Floors

1) Personal Dance Floor 5’x5’ ~ $150.00
2) Modular Dance Floor 2.5’ x 5’ interlocking sections
6 sections – creating 7.5’ x 10’ floor = $700
8 sections – creating 10’ x 10’ floor = $900

Floors are built of 1⁄2” thick Baltic. Birch Plywood built on 1/2” spacers creating a drum effect. Baltic Birch Plywood is used in the construction of percussive instruments because of the quality of its acoustic properties. Carpet pad included in price. Floors can be picked up in Rohnert Park.
Call to place order: (707) 486-8381

New from Sevilla Press...
Flamenco Dance: Secrets of the Professionals

If you desire to be a performing or professional flamenco bailaora, SECRETS OF THE PROFESSIONALS might be the most valuable investment you can make in your dance future. For less than the cost of a single private dance lesson you can own inside information that would normally be acquired (if you are lucky) only through years of lessons, workshops, and performing. This is the stuff that is generally not taught in dance classes—tips and techniques that are the keys to success. It is not so much about planta-tacón (ball-heel) as it is about what to do with planta-tacón after you learn it. Although the book was written for students, dancers of all levels should be able to benefit from reading it. SECRETS OF THE PROFESSIONALS should also be of interest to many aficionados and guitarists. Although the book gets a little technical at times, the aficionado is sure to gain insight into the dance and enhance his pleasure in watching dance performances. Guitarists who wish to be accompanists will find a great deal of useful information. Even dance teachers will benefit from being reminded of what they should be teaching in their classes. Click here for more info.

David Jenkins
Flamenco Event Bookings
Imbue the ambience of your event with the passionate flavor of Flamenco. Enjoy the Rhapsody of Flamenco’s Mysterious Tributaries from its: East Indian, Baroque, Moroccan, Andalusian, Cuban & Jazz Origins. Treat yourselves to the vivid melodic beauty of this sensual and contemplative form played by some of San Francisco Bay Area’s most creative musicians. (Dancers & Singers Available Upon Request)

Flamenco Guitar Instruction
with David Jenkins: Take truly enjoyable, well organized instruction on flamenco technique and improvisation from one of San Francisco Bay Area’s most creative musicians: Reasonable rates, Convenient Schedules and Flexible Locations.
Contact: David L. Jenkins (415) 706-4379

MP3s by David Jenkins
Download time will vary.

"Reflejos": an East Indian/Flamenco composition is an amalgum of the Raag form, in particular the Yaman Raag and the Palos of: Solea por Bulerias, Siguiryras, Zambra and Tarantas.

"Llanto y Grito" a piece stretched from the plaintive fabric of Tarantas, the loss & suffering of the Miners, into the outspoken virility of Bulerias.

Antonio Juan
Spanish and Flamenco Imports
Flamenco shoes, shawls, guitars and more...
Gallardo shoes. Many styles and colors to choose from.