Goldwinghai -> RE: Steve Kahn- Guitarist Photographer passed away. (Feb. 5 2018 19:31:55)
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Below is a short correspondence I had with Steve in Oct 2016: I am reading the stories on your website with very much interest and enthusiasm. Your experience in Spain some 50 years ago was fascinating. At that time I was a freshman in college concentrating on making A's in chemistry and calculus. Fast forward to a half a century later, I have retired and started learning flamenco, and wonder if I still can experience the flamenco life like you had in the 60's. I wonder if the boarding house that Donn Pohren built in the edge of town of Moron still exists today. I have taken two vacations to Spain but no flamenco. Next year I plan to spend a couple of weeks in Sevilla or Moron to learn flamenco. Who knows I may stay there longer than 2 weeks. Many thanks for the stories. I really enjoyed them. Hai Pham This is Steve’s reply: Thanks for your note. Pohren's property that was his Espartero guest ranch outside of Moron is still there, although a private residence now. Andalucia is a wonderful place to visit with many rewards. At this time, unfortunately, FLAMENCO is not one of them. Great food, wine and lifestyle, yes; FLAMENCO puro and its lifestyle are things of the past. When I go to Spain it's for adventures other than flamenco and friends more than the music I was so fortunate to have experienced long ago. Go to Spain and enjoy. If you want lessons, look up Juan del Gastor in Sevilla. Juan is one of Diego del Gastor's guitarist nephews and a great guy. He teaches foreigners regularly. juandelgastor@wanadoo.es Best, Steve
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