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MauiFlamenco
Posts: 17
Joined: Dec. 8 2009
From: Maui Hawaii
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 Spain flamenco travel advice
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Hi there and How'z it flamenco amigos. I have been consumed with Flamenco for over 8 years, I live on Maui. My wife and I are planning a trip to Spain. I have to admit, in the past few years, I have passed on traveling to Spain in trade for nicer newer hotter flamenco guitars. They set me back, but now I'm ready. I want lessons in Flamenco, Only I have no clue as to where to go. Jerez is my priority, but I'm considering Sevilla, Madrid, Cadiz. I get to spend three weeks, and I'm not sure if its better to spend longer in a few areas, or a couple days in various places to see more locations in Andalusia. First time trip for me.
I'm definitely still in shock over the loss of Paco. I know we have some incredible artists, but its up to us now to keep the artist (Paco) close to our hearts and continue to thrive in keeping the art of Flamenco passionate and in honor of him.
Favorite artists are Paco, Moraito, Vicente , Antonio Rey, Pepe Habichuela, Diego del morao, Anton Jimenez. You get the picture.
Gracias, mahalo, thank you for all good advice
Aloha
Abe (mauiflamenco)
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Date Mar. 7 2014 6:10:29
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edguerin
Posts: 1589
Joined: Dec. 24 2007
From: Siegburg, Alemania
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 RE: Spain flamenco travel advice (in reply to MauiFlamenco)
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For a first time trip I'd suggest touring Andalucia, rather than staying in one place.
Visit tablaos, peñas, bars, get imbued with the atmosphere...
That being said, do you have a teacher in Maui (if so what does he/she suggest)?
If not, and you want to work on basic techniques, you'd probably be better off with one-to-one lessons (so don't go to one of the workshops offered by well-known tocaores).
If your Spanish isn't very(!) fluent and if you're not completely comfortable moving around in an unfamiliar society, you probably shouldn't try to find a teacher once there. There a numerous schools that offer tailored classes, AND you can book online from abroad (one example - among many others - that I've been pleased with in the past is "Taller flamenco" in Sevilla.
Hope this helps!
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Ed
El aficionado solitario
Alemania
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