Cristian Puig was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Son of Gloria Monreal, Flamenco singer and Pablo Puig, Flamenco guitarrist. When he was 19 years old, Cristian began his studies in classical guitar at the conservatory of Manuel de Falla as well as flamenco guitar with his father. Soon he took classes in flamenco guitar with Quique de Cordoba and furthered his studies in jazz, bosa nova and contemporary music with various teachers. He has...

Share La China comes back for another round in NYC and Philadelphia. You can see La China’s Profile on Facebook. The upcoming Workshop in Philly is scheduled as follows: FLAMENCO 1 – SOLEA FLAMENCO 2 – SIGUIRIYAS Sat. Feb 12 2:30- 3:45pm Flamenco 1 4:00-5:15pm Flamenco 2 Sun. Feb 13 1:00-2:15pm Flamenco 1 2:30-3:45pm Flamenco 2 Mon. Feb 14 and Wed. Feb 16 5:30-6:45pm Flamenco 1 7:00-8:15pm Flamenco 2 Tues. Feb 15...

I’m a relatively new flamenco guitar student from Australia, and enjoy everything about flamenco. I have been learning Flamenco guitar for about 2 years now and have noticed there is a lot to learn. Not only technique, but about Flamenco dance and singing, guitars, technology, learning techniques and more. Visit my site at Flamenco Guitar

What is a Juerga? A “juerga”, very much resembles a jam session because of its improvisational qualities, is still the best way of communicating the essence of traditional flamenco. There is no distinction between audience and performers and everyone takes part in the event and supports each person in the playing, dancing, and singing. A “juerga flamenca” can attain the qualities of a ritual of religious proportions.  Typically, at a...

Elba Hevia y Vaca, Artistic/Executive Director of Pasion y Arte Elba Hevia y Vaca was born in La Paz, Bolivia, where she studied classical Spanish dance from the ages of five to thirteen, when she became enthralled by the power of flamenco.  Ms. Hevia y Vaca started her studies in Spain under great Flamenco Masters and continues a yearly pilgrimage to Sevilla and immerses in the study of the tradition with great Flamenco Masters such as...

Time: Friday 31 at 8:00pm – Saturday, January 1, 2011 at 1:00 am Location: Bar Ferdinand 1030 North 2nd Street (2nd just above Girard) Philadelphia, PA  19123 Noche Vieja Flamenca Celebrate New Year’s Eve with Flamenco del Encuentro at Bar Ferdinand Three sets, 8:00, 10:30 and...