Recently my Instagram feed has been flooded with black and white images of flamenco artists wearing, holding, or somehow representing a peineta, the characteristic flamenco comb. Hasta La Peineta is Montoya’s latest project and the title is a declaration of his attitude. Literally translating as ‘up to the comb’, the phrase reflects that Montoya has ‘had it up to here’.
Read MoreYou may not feel as enthusiastic about flamenco as you used to. And that’s ok. Flamenco can seem like a big commitment sometimes. But it doesn’t have to be all or nothing. Here are five ways you can ease off on flamenco when it gets a bit too much.
Read MoreLet’s be honest. Staying home and practising social distancing can lead to, well…. boredom!
Here are some of our favourite flamenco Instagram accounts to help keep you entertained.
Read MoreThis Sunday 19 April, Flamenco Australia Magazine is proud to be hosting Flamenco at Home Australia. We are going online with artists from across the country to bring you flamenco performances and classes live via Facebook.
Read MoreAs I write this, Spain is on its third day of quarantine in government mandated measures designed to combat the spread of the Coronavirus. Is lockdown on the horizon for Australia? What can we do to prepare? Here are a few things to consider…
Read MoreReproduced with permission, this week’s article by Tomas Arroquero looks at the 1998 classic flamenco movie, Flamenco Women.
Read MoreThis famous flamenco festival starts tomorrow, and over the next two weeks the city of Jerez will see over 1,000 participants attending daily workshops and shows. It’s an event that holds a special place in my heart as it was my first immersion into flamenco in Spain back in 2014. So what makes this festival so popular?
Read MoreWe are well into 2020 already, Term 1 is kicking off and flamenco classes are underway around the country. But are you one of those people who never takes a break from flamenco? You just might qualify for the title of Friki de Flamenco.
Read MoreA letter from the editor, signing off for 2019, and looking forward to lots of exciting things in 2020.
Read MoreWith end of year shows coming up around the country, it’s time to look at performing, and how trust can play an important role in getting up on stage.
Read MoreThere are so many reasons to love flamenco! Australia’s love affair with this art form isn’t new; we’ve long been captivated by flamenco music and dance. To celebrate the recent release of the book Take me to Spain we take a look at three top reasons we can’t get enough of flamenco.
Read MoreAya Kitaoji from Melbourne tells us why she’s visiting Spain and what she’s discovered on her trip to Seville.
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