A collection of ideas, experiences, and joys from learning to play and perform Flamenco music. Tabs, articles, videos, blog.
¡Bienvenidos!
Tablao at Naranjita Flamenco
Another world-class experience held Saturday, April 20th! Artistic Director & Dancer YaelisaDancer Vanessa AlbalosGuitarist Jose TanakaSpecial Guest singer from Jerez, Spain - Pepele!!! At the end of the show, they invited everyone to dance together!
Tomatito Concert
The legendary Tomatito and his son, Jose del Tomate, performed at the Redondo Beach Performance Center. Had the great opportunity to meet them and chat.
I'm back. It's been a long time since I have posted and since things have settled down, I'm back into the swing of things of all Flamenco. In fact, better than ever. Restarted private classes and music theory with world-renowned maestro Tanaka, playing at local dance studios, etc. I'll be posting more and giving you... Continue Reading →
Return to Forever
Live Show – 2019 Feria de Abril Schedule
Come check us at 4pm as we (Maestro Jose Tanaka and Company) perform some Guajiras with Colombiana por Buleria, Tangos, and spicing it up with some excellent palmas performance. We even have special guest Manuel Gutierrez on cante! Plus, sign up for Jose Tanaka's Compas Class at 12:30pm to get your rhythm going. It's going... Continue Reading →
Masterclass with Antonio Rey
Wow. Incredible talent and a nice guy, too. Learned a lot in his class. Once in a lifetime opportunity! Gracias Maestro! Ole!
Private Gigs!
Had the opportunity to perform for a private party in La Mirada, CA with my flamenco sisters. Sevillanas, Tangos, and some Bulerias. Not my first time performing, but first time as the solo musician. One of the members of the audience made an illustration of us as we performed. How cool! What a blast! More... Continue Reading →
Live Performance! – 2019 Feria de Abril
Once again!! I'll be performing Sunday, April 28th at the Feria de Abril in Los Alamitos, CA with my Flamenco brothers and sisters of the Tanaka Flamenco Dojo! This is an all-day festival honoring the Andalusian fair held at the same time in Seville, Spain. Throughout the day, many dance companies from across Southern California will... Continue Reading →
Performances @ Charity Events
A little late in posting this but I've had the great opportunity to perform in 2018 with my Flamenco brothers and sisters under the direction the great Jose Tanaka. It's great learning experience as we move toward creating a troupe and continuing the legacy of this beautiful art form: Flamenco. Ole!
Cante (singing) Classes
Lately, I've been taking cante classes (Flamenco singing) classes by the great José Cortés Fernández. It's very rare to have an opportunity to have a professional cante singer teach you some basics and have you perform for him. I don't plan on being a Flamenco singer but it's a great way to better understand the... Continue Reading →
~Randín Flamenco~ 