The Drama Factory: Latinos Flamencos Live
Venue: The Drama Factory
Dates: 29/10/2021 to 30/10/2021
Times: 29th & 30th - 7pm
Booking Website: http://www.thedramafactory.co.za/show/Renoct21/
A showcase of fiery flamenco dance, pulsating hot Latin rhythms and foot-tapping Mediterranean music that promise to dazzle!
The cast consists of several award-winning artists, including 2 of South Africa’s leading flamenco dancers & teachers: Demi Johnson (Duena Jerez) & Ché Adams; Bienyameen Camroodien, a Kanna Award-winning musical director, as well as 3 of South Africa’s leading family of flamenco guitarist soloists: Dawood Camroodien, Zayd Mayman & Mikaeel Bham, who also sings in Spanish, from S.A.’s leading live flamenco / Latino group, Los Gitanos.
Donned in their colourful ponchos, Los Gitanos will perform flamenco & well-known Latin hits of the Gipsy Kings, known for their unique blend of flamenco, pop & salsa, such as the iconic Bamboléo, Djobi Djoba, Gitano Soy & Baila Me, amongst others, as well as foot-tapping Mediterranean music from Greece (Zorba, the Greek), the land of mañana, Mexico, (La Bamba), Italy (Volare,), Spain (Y Viva España & the bolero, Bésame Mucho), Cuba (Quantanamera), Brazil (Lambada) & Peru (Al Condor Pasa), to mention but a few.
Instrumentals are performed on mandolin, Spanish guitars and percussion that will include an enchanting, colourful collection of music such as the old Spanish folk tune, Malagueña, as well as other vibrant music (mentioned above), some redolent of the fiestas in Mexico & Spain and the carnivals in Rio that will trigger your desire to dance the lambada, salsa, rumba and samba! Come and be wisked away to the Sacromonte, the home of the Gitanos or gypsies in Adalusia, Southern Spain with the clicking of castanets, intricate hand clapping, flourishes of fiery finesse & impressive footwork of the flamenco dancers. Immerse yourself in this kaleidoscopic synergy of passionate music and brilliant flamenco dance. Your magical, musical destination – a breathtaking, exotic location.
INFORMATION
Starring: Los Gitanos Latino Band & Flamenco dancers, Demi Moore & Ché Adams
Directed by: Bienyameen Camroodien
Duration: 105mins
Genre: Live music & dance
Cost: R230 – R250
Dates:
Friday, 29th October @ 7pm
Saturday, 30th October @ 7pm
For further information and bookings:
Pricing & Booking Information
Cost: R230 – R250
Venue Details & Map
The Drama Factory
Physical Address: 10 Comprop Square Henry Vos Close, Asla Cres, Somerset West Business Park, Cape Town, 7139Website: http://www.thedramafactory.co.za Latitude: -34.073422 Longitude: 18.837605