![]() Fuentes considers Flamenco a lifelong study, an artistic journey she began in her late teens that continues to this day. Her fascination with Flamenco dance (baile) and singing (cante) 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.” Savannah Fuentes was born in Seattle to parents of Puerto Rican and Irish ancestry. Savannah Fuentes, Flamenco dancer, and producer, is the only touring artist in the Pacific Northwest region with deep connections to Flamenco culture, presenting “…Real Flamenco, straight and stunning,” (Regina Hackett, Seattle Post Intelligencer.) She has independently produced and danced in over 400 performances and workshops featuring internationally recognized Spanish Flamenco artists, including Diego Amador Jr., Saray Munoz, and Jesus Montoya. ![]() Tickets: general admission $26, VIP seating $40, Student $18, child $12 m.ĥ5 Northeast Farragut Street, #9, Portland, OR, 97211 Rayn: Flamenco for a New World November 10, 8:00 p. Listen to Diego Amador Jr.'s debut album, Presente en el Tiempo, here Savannah and Diego are available for interviews Rayn is a unique blend of authentic Spanish Flamenco music and powerful innovative dance This event is part of an extensive tour. He also plays piano, bass, and percussion. Diego is a powerful singer as well as a sublime guitarist. Diego comes from the legendary Amador family, famous for fusing Flamenco with blues, jazz, and salsa music. Savannah and Diego have forged a unique artistic partnership, performing throughout Washington, Oregon, and California since 2019. Rayn symbolizes the fresh new start that comes after substantial rainfall while also paying homage to Savannah's Seattle roots. Savannah's latest production is a new beginning for the busiest Flamenco dancer in the Pacific Northwest, she has designed new costumes, set new choreography, and had a new dance floor constructed for this tour. Seattle-based Flamenco dancer Savannah Fuentes and singer/multi-instrumentalist, Diego Amador Jr., direct from Seville, will present Rayn: Flamenco for a New World at The Headwaters Theatre in Portland. Transmission occurs through dynasties, families, social groups and Flamenco clubs, all of which play a key role in its preservation and dissemination.The following description comes from the event organizer. It is the badge of identity of numerous communities and groups, in particular the Gitano (Roma) ethnic community, which has played an essential role in its development. Flamenco is performed during religious festivals, rituals, church ceremonies and at private celebrations. Other instruments, including castanets, hand-clapping and foot-stamping are also employed. ![]() Toque or the art of guitar playing has long surpassed its original role as accompaniment. The technique is complex, differing depending on whether the performer is male (heavier use of the feet) or female (gentler, more sensual movements). ![]() Flamenco baile is a dance of passion, courtship, expressing a wide range of situations ranging from sadness to joy. The gamut of feelings and states of mind – grief, joy, tragedy, rejoicing and fear – can be expressed through sincere, expressive lyrics characterized by brevity and simplicity. Cante is the vocal expression of flamenco, sung by men and women, preferably seated, with no backing singers. Andalusia in southern Spain is the heartland of Flamenco, although it also has roots in regions such as Murcia and Extremadura. ![]() © 2009 Agence Andalouse pour le Développement du Flamencoįlamenco is an artistic expression fusing song (cante), dance (baile) and musicianship (toque). ![]()
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