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BarkellWH -> RE: Farruquito at Lisner Auditorium, DC, March 8 (Mar. 11 2016 17:13:41)
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Since February 1, Marta and I have been renting a condo in Oro Valley, near Tucson, Arizona to escape the worst of the Washington, DC winter. Thus, I was unable to see Farruquito at Lisner Auditorium in Washington, DC this last Tuesday, March 8.
This morning I was on the phone with my good amigo and guru Paco de Malaga in Washington, DC who did see Farruquito's performance. Paco gave Farruquito two thumbs up, saying he was very good (not surprising! and Paco is not easily impressed.). Paco said that Farruquito and a female dancer were the only dancers and both were exceptionally good. There were two guitarists, both very good, and a percussionist who played a conga drum rather than a cajon. (That's an interesting development. I have always thought that the cajon sounds a lot like a conga drum, particularly as it was played on Harry Belafonte's "Day-O" way back in 1958!) The only thing Paco questioned about the performance was the presence of four cantaores! He thought that was overkill. I would have to agree. What is the purpose of four cantaores? Otherwise, Paco thought it was a very good performance. Just wanted to pass on a quick review from a professional flamenco guitarist in case anyone on the Foro has plans to see a performance by Farruquito on his tour.
The weather has been delightful in Oro Valley/Tucson, and the wild flowers are blooming with an abundance of creosote and palo verde trees. Still haven't decided if we want to ultimately anchor ourselves in Tucson or the Tempe/Scottsdale area. There are distinct advantages to each.
Cheers,
Bill
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