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Pedro Cortes comes from a family of Spanish Gypsy guitarists and began his studies with his father and the esteemed Flamenco guitarist Sabicas. Having toured professionally since the age of 17, he is gaining international recognition as a soloist and composer. He has premiered his work "En la Oscuridad de las Minas" at the Teatro Albeniz in Madrid, and in 1992 he had works premiered by the Carlota Santana Spanish Dance Company at the Joyce Theater in New York. He has two books on Flamenco, El Dron del Faraon and Cruzando el Charco, published by the American Institute of Guitar. Mr. Cortes was commissioned by Zorongo Flamenco to write a score for a dance drama called "Garden of Names" which was inspired by the Lawrence Thornton novel called "Imagining Argentina". He also wrote music for a childrens program on H B O called Fairy tale for Every Child. He has toured with Jose Greco and Maria Benitez, and has performed with such artists as Farrucita, La Tati, Merche Esmeralda, Manolete and the late Lola Flores. He has been a guest artist with the St. Louis Opera and the New York Grand Opera, and has been commissioned as Musical Director by the Guthrie Theater In Garcia Lorca's BODAS DE SANGRE. Mr. Cortes is artistic director of his own Flamenco Fusion group Amanecer Flamenco De Hoy, and also Musical Director of Mimbre Y Vareta and Zorongo Flamenco. Mr. Cortes is a third generation Flamenco guitarist and uses the experience passed down to him by his family to maintain the purity of Flamenco while creating new compositions.

. . .Dazzlingly deployed virtuosity paced like capriciously gathering storm . . .

JENNIFER FISHER , Los Angeles Times

cantaora Saray Muñoz

Born in 1975 in Madrid, the same year her mother and her aunt, known as "Las Grecas" achieved fame and success with the hit "Te Estoy Amando Locamente", which stayed at the top of the Spanish charts for 5 weeks and gained them worldwide notoriety. Born into a family of gypsy flamenco artists, Saray began singing as a child. At 8 years of age, Saray and her family emigrated to Mexico to join an evangelical church. In Mexico Saray sang in the church choir until the age of 13 when the family returned to Madrid. Her mother, Tina died when Saray was only 19 and within 2 years Saray took her mother's place touring throughout Spain and beyond with her aunt Carmela as " Las Grecas". After 3 years of touring, Saray decided to continue her career as a solo artist, singing in the many flamenco clubs of Madrid. Immediately her powerful voice attracted the attention of touring flamenco artists and she was offered contracts in Spain and abroad with some of the most influential flamenco artists such as Antonio Canales, Concha Buika, Jorge Pardo, and Rafael Amargo. In 2005 she was contracted by the world famous dancer Joaquin Cortes to sing in his show " Mi Soledad". For the next 5 years she performed throughout the world as a core member of the famed company. Saray continues to captivate audiences as a member of another Flamenco superstar's company, Sara Baras ( Mission Impossible 2).

Jesús Montoya

Jesús Montoya is from Seville, Spain. Born into the one of the oldest Gypsy families. Jesus was steeped in flamenco purity and power, earning him the name El Rey Del Fandangos Grande at age 7 and by age 9 he had started his professional singing career.

By age 13, started to tour with various professional companies.

He was the featured singer for the legendary Fernanda Romero, Isabel Vargas, Andres Marin, Pepe Rios, La Cipri & Manuela Salazar, Juan Ogalla, Alejandro Granados, Isabel Lopez, Omayra Amaya, Ciro, Juaquin Ruiz, Esrella Moreno, La Truco, Carmela Greco, Pepa Montes, Manolete, Jose Galvan and many more.

Now a true master of the flamenco arts, Jesús is a man of overwhelming integrity who sets a paramount high standard both in self expectation and in those who work with him. In addition to his Spanish and European touring credentials, he has toured tirelessly with major flamenco companies throughout the United States and Canada to sold out audiences including: Jose Greco, Maria Benitez, La Tania, Yaelisa & Caminos Flamencos, Eric & Encarnación's "Raíz Flamenca", with best guitarists in United States Chuscales, Pedro Cortes, Jason McGuire, Roberto Castellon, Ricardo Marlow, Jose Tanaka, Eric "El Comanche Gitano".

An accomplished recording artist as well, including CDs of original compositions as well as collaborations with various world class artists, Jesús has released his 8th CD with musical genius Osvaldo Golijov and Duetsche Grammophon which featured him as the voice of Ruiz Alonzo. The incredibly staged production and recording of "AINADAMAR" "FOUNTAIN OF TEARS" was a double winner of the 2007 Grammy Awards for "BEST CLASSICAL CONTEMPORARY COMPOSITION" and"BEST OPERA RECORDING" for How I Got My Start. Jesus has also appeared in films such as "SOMBRA DEL SOL," "SOLEDAD," and "GYPSY GIRL" and is a SAG member.

In addition to being the one most respected and sought after touring flamenco singers brought to the US, he continues to perform with his own flamenco company Pureza Flamenca, widely known for putting on some of the greatest and most exciting flamenco shows worldwide. This award winning 11 member company of distinguished flamenco artists are nothing less than brilliant and tantilizing.

Savannah Fuentes discovered Flamenco en the Belltown district of Seattle years ago. Upon hearing the palmas( flamenco percussive clapping), she knew that Flamenco was for her.She has studied with artists such as Joaquin Grilo, Belen Maya, Cristobal Reyes, and La Tati, but Savannah has spent more time in the converted garage studio in Capital Hill where Maestra Sara de Luis teaches,than in Spain. Sara de Luis has played a critical role in Savannah's developement as an artist. it is was in Sara's class that Savannah met fellow dancer Dr. Veronica Barrera. With Dr. Barrera She began to perform and learn to work with guitarists and singers. Savannah has since produced performances and organized workshops throughout Washinton and Oregon, She believes that Cante is the soul of art form and should be treated with reverence and respect.

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Performance

Arte Eterno, Flamenco en Vivo Seattle, Tacoma, Portland, Bellingham,

Featuring

Cantaor Sevillano Jesus Montoya

Guitarists Gerardo Alcala

Tyson Hussey

Dancer Savannah Fuentes

Seattle March 22nd, 8pm

Columbia City Theater

General Admission $20

Student/low-income $15

in advance

$25 at the door

available _

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Portland March 24th 7pm

Dante's

General Admission $20

Student/low-income $15

in advance

$25 at the door

available _

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Bellingham March 25th 5pm

Blue Horse Gallery

General Admission $20

Student/low-income $15

in advance

$25 at the door

available _

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Tacoma March 26th 8pm

New Frontier Lounge

General Admission $20

Student/low-income $15

in advance

$25 at the door

available _

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3 Glorias Flamenco en Vivo

featuring cantaor Jesus Montoya

Portland December 14th

Mount Tabor Theatre

7pm All Ages

general admission $20

student/low-income $12

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Seattle December 15th

Columbia City Theatre

8pm 21 and over

general admission $20

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Tacoma December 16th

New Frontier Lounge

9pm 21 and over

general admission $20

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Bellingham December 17th

Blue Horse Gallery

6pm all ages

general admission $20

student/low income $12

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3 Glorias, Flamenco en Vivo

Featuring Saray Muñoz and Pedro Cortes

All shows are all ages except Seattle

Seattle October 20, 2011

Columbia City Theatre 8pm

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Bellingham October, 21, 2011

Museum of Radio and Electricity

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Edmonds, October 22, 2011

Black Box Theatre at Edmonds Community CollegeTheatre

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Orcas Island October 23, 2011

Orcas Center For the Arts

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Friday Harbor, October 24, 2011

San Juan Community Center

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Ellensburg October 26, 2011

Raw Space 7pm

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Hood River October 27, 2011

Columbia Center for the Arts

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or Waukoma Books

Portland October 28, 2011

Mount Tabor Theater 7pm

All ages! Tickets available

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or www.thetabor.com

Tacoma October 29, 2011

Broadway Center for the Performing Arts, Theatre on the Square, 8pm

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Instruction

Flamenco is much more than a performance art.

it is form of meditation which requires the student to shed the 4/4 time signature that is prevalent in all western music and learn to move, breath and feel in 12s, 6s and 3s.

the human heart beats in a triplet and our time is measured in increments or 12, so why is our music all counted in 4 beats?

There is no better therapy

than a session of Flamenco. Learning

to connect to the Earth's energy with flamenco footwork is a tremendous stress release and a natural anti-depressant.

There are low-income options for all classes so start enjoying your exercise with Flamenco. contact me Savannahflamenco_gmail.com

Tacoma

Flamenco classes

suitable for everyone

in downtown Tacoma.

Class will focus on 12 count-Flamenco rhythms, upper body conditioning, and footwork. wear comfortable clothes and thick and flexible-soled shoes, tennis shoes can work.

Tuesdays at New Frontier Lounge and

Wednesdays at Urban Xchange from

6pm-730pm

sliding scale cost

$12-$18

contact Savannahflamenco_gmail.com

Savannah recommends that everyone study with Maestra Sara de Luis. Sara gives regular workshops in the Seattle area, contact Saradeluis_earthlink.net to enroll