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Flamenco Arts Festival, Santa Barbara, CA flamencoarts.org / 805.967.4164 / [email protected] / non-‐profit organization

Media Contact: Vibiana, Artistic Director / Founder

805.967.4164 [email protected]

PRESSRELEASE 2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Flamenco Arts Festival embarks on a dynamic journey with Nómada (Nomad)

“Join us for the 14th season of the Flamenco Arts Festival in the City of Santa Barbara, where breathtaking natural

beauty meets a rich reflection of Spanish culture and tradition in the celebration of flamenco. We are proud to present the U.S. premiere of Manuel Liñán’s Nómada – a masterful production that will take its

audience on a dynamic and enthralling journey.”

Presenting Sponsor

Sept 26 and 28: Manuel Liñán and Ricardo López conduct intermediate and advanced dance classes; Victor Marquez conducts a

beginning guitar class / Santa Barbara Dance Arts / 531 E. Cota Street / Ticket prices vary

Sept. 27: Cia Manuel Liñán in the U.S. Premiere of Nómada / Granada Theatre, 1214 State Street, 8pm Tickets $28 - $88

Sept 27: Inside Flamenco Pre-Concert Talk / The Granada Theatre McCune Founders Room / FREE to ticket holders / Moderated

by Shirin Rajaee with guest speakers Roberto Amaral (Master Practitioner from Los Angeles) and Ricardo López (From Madrid and Tour Manager for Cia Manuel Liñán)

Sept 27: FAF After-Party / SB Historical Museum, 136 E. De La Guerra / 10:00pm – 1:00am


SANTA BARBARA, CA July 7, 2014 — The Flamenco Arts Festival returns to The

Granada Theatre on Saturday, September 27 with prominent Spanish artist

Manuel Liñán and the U.S. premiere of his production Nómada (Nomad).

Labeled a genius by his peers, Liñán will take to The Granada stage with his

company for a presentation that seeks to demonstrate how the dynamic

patterns and rhythms of human migration have forever changed the human

landscape. Nómada seeks to explore this powerful phenomenon through the

percussive brilliance and swirling beauty of flamenco, incorporating deeply

rooted traditions with exuberant, modern movement. As one Spanish critic

recently wrote, it is an “immense unfinished human tapestry that we live in, with

infinite possibilities.”

About Manuel Liñán:

“Liñán’s choreography is exemplary, creative, original … and everything tastes like flamenco, no matter how unprecedented.” - Estela Zatania, deflamenco.com

Intense, exhilarating, mesmerizing. Manuel Liñán’s performances combine razor-sharp rhythms and

meticulous timing with an air of spontaneity — as if Liñán himself is on a personal exploration. With a

reverence for traditional technique, Liñán is strongly rooted to the classical core of flamenco while at

the same time infusing his gravity-defying performances with a sense of the unexpected, keeping his

audience riveted or roaring with applause.

Born in Granada in 1980, Liñán developed his

dancing skills with Mario Maya and Manolete,

and has performed with Cristina Hoyos, Rafaela

Carrasco, Belen Maya, Merche Esmeralda, and

Cristóbal Reyes, including ten years collaborating with Marco Flores and Olga Pericet. He

has been recognized not only as a masterful dancer, but also as a choreographer and

director, being invited on many occasions to choreograph for the Spanish National Ballet.

In 2012, he was awarded the

coveted Flamenco Hoy award,

voted on by the leading

flamenco critics of Spain, for best male dancer of the year. In 2013, he won the MAX

Award for best male dancer at the XVII annual presentation, given to Spanish artists

in the field of theater and dance.

The Flamenco Arts Festival is especially pleased to bring Manuel Liñán to Santa

Barbara to continue the tradition of showcasing the finest expression of Iberian

culture to be found anywhere on the South Coast, if not the world.


About the Flamenco Arts Festival: Founded in 1999 by Vibiana and Alberto Pizano, the Flamenco Arts Festival was established with the goal of introducing Santa Barbara and

the South Coast to a caliber of flamenco performance never before seen in the area. More than ten years before UNESCO declared

flamenco one of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity, the Flamenco Arts Festival recognized the importance of

the art form, launching a groundbreaking endeavor that changed the cultural arts landscape forever. With unparalleled performances by

leading stars and icons of Spanish flamenco, the Festival has become universally regarded by aficionados of the arts as one of the premier

flamenco festivals in the United States, and is increasingly recognized in Mexico, South America, Europe and Asia.

Schedule of events:

Sept 27 / 6:45pm – 7:45pm / Granada Theatre McCune Founders Room

INSIDE FLAMENCO PRE-CONCERT TALK Moderated by Shirin Rajaee, KEYT News Channel 3 Anchor Enhance your concert experience and gain insight into the world of flamenco in this one-hour, pre-concert lecture. Designed to engage the audience in a lively and stimulating conversation, artists and scholars Roberto Amaral (Master practitioner from Los Angeles) will explore flamenco in California, while Ricardo Lopez (From Madrid and Tour Manager for Manuel Liñan) will discuss the production that will be seen that evening. This event is free to ticket holders, and does not require you to book ahead of time. Arrive early to secure a seat. A no-host bar will be open for you to enjoy refreshments during this event.

An Access to the Arts Special Event

GALA PERFORMANCE U.S. Premiere of Nómada Saturday, September 27 The Granada Theatre / 8:00pm The Flamenco Arts Festival is proud to present the U.S. premiere of Nómada, a thought-provoking journey that seeks to demonstrate how the dynamic patterns and rhythms of migration have forever changed the human landscape. Nómada seeks to explore this powerful phenomenon through the percussive brilliance and swirling beauty of Manuel Liñán’s masterful presentation, incorporating deeply rooted traditions with exuberant, modern movement. Join us at the Granada for a thrilling evening that’s guaranteed to enthrall purists and fans of new flamenco alike.

Sept 27 / 10pm - 1am / SB Historical Museum, 136 E. De La Guerra St.

FAF AFTER-PARTY Continue the celebration at the Festival’s popular after-party. Share your enthusiasm with fellow flamenco aficionados through lively conversation, refreshments, and dancing. Meet and mingle with the artists and other friends of the Festival while enjoying the Museum’s latest exhibition, Project Fiesta! This is a free event


Exhibition runs from Jun 26 – Sept 28 / Tues – Sat, 10am – 5pm & Sun, 12pm – 5pm SB Historical Museum, 136 E. De La Guerra St.

PROJECT FIESTA! Building a Complete History of Old Spanish Days In honor of the 90th anniversary of Old Spanish Days, the Santa Barbara Historical Museum has put together an exquisite exhibition of vintage posters, artwork, restored costumes, artifacts and historic photos that evoke the exuberant pageantry and traditions of this cherished festival. This is a free event produced by the SB Historical Museum

DANCE and GUITAR WORKSHOPS Friday, September 26 and Sunday, September 28 Santa Barbara Dance Arts Since its inception, the Festival has provided training in flamenco for working professionals and students. As part of the Festival’s Access to the Arts initiative, the goal has been to provide accessible and affordable training to adults and children who are interested in developing their skills and talents by working and interacting with Spanish artists who are at the height of their artistic careers.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFO ON WORKSHOPS AND TO REGISTER VISIT FLAMENCOARTS.ORG

Date Class Instructor Time Price

Fri, Sept 26

Advanced Repertory (Tangos)

Manuel Liñán 7:30pm – 9:30pm

$40 until July 31 $45 until Sept. 25 $55 at the door

Fri, Sept 26 Intermediate Technique Ricardo López 8:00pm – 9:00pm


Sun, Sept 28 Advanced Repertory (Bulerias) Manuel Liñán 10:00am – 12:00pm


Sun, Sept 28 Intermediate Repertory - Children Ricardo López 10:00am – 11:00am


Sun, Sept 28 Beginning Flamenco Guitar Victor Marquez

“El Tomate” 10:00am – 11:30am



Media: Interview Requests

Reporters, still photographers and video crews are invited to attend Festival events for live or pre-recorded interviews with the visiting artists and/or Festival founders. Manuel Liñán and tour manager and translator Ricardo López are available for interviews from Spain and both will be in Santa Barbara on Friday, September 26 for live interviews.

Photos

High-resolution images are available to the media for the purpose of preview/review articles, community calendars, and associated media coverage.

Press Tickets

Members of recognized media outlets may receive two complimentary tickets for review purposes only. To request tickets, send an email to the contact listed below and include the following information:

Write “Press Ticket Request” in the subject line of the email. Include your name, the publication or media outlet you are reviewing for, and when you anticipate your review to run. There are limited press tickets, so please request tickets at least two weeks in advance of any production or event. We are unable to honor same day requests.

Festival Contact

For access to a photo gallery link, to schedule an interview, receive a press release or request tickets, send an email to [email protected] How To Buy Tickets:

Tickets to Nómada on September 27 may be purchased online at www.granadasb.org; by phone at 805.899.2222; or in person at The Granada Theatre box office, located at 1214 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Purchase tickets early to get the best seating in the house. This event may sell out! Tickets to the workshops may be purchased online at flamencoarts.org or at the door on the day of the event.

Flamenco Arts Festival 2014 is made possible in part by:

Perry Ford, Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indian Foundation, Santa Barbara Airbus, Santa Barbara Historical Museum, Consulate General of

Spain in Los Angeles, Spain Arts and Culture, Hispanic Achievement Council

This project is funded in part by the Organizational Development Grant Program using funds provided by the City of Santa Barbara in

partnership with the Santa Barbara County Arts Commission.

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