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- New Mexico’s most Enchanting Video Podcast brings you some fantastic flamenco fun this week.
While the historic connection between Spain and New Mexico is no secret (after all, the city of Albuquerque gets it’s name from the Spanish Duke of Alburquerque… hence the nickname “The Duke City”), until I started working on this story I didn’t realize the very real connections that still exist today thanks to the art of flamenco. However, those connections suffered a serious blow recently as the annual flamenco festival which brings many of Spain’s top artists to New Mexico, Festival Flamenco Internacional de Alburquerque was canceled mostly due to financial reasons.
Still, the proud tradition lives on through the National Institute of Flamenco and the National Conservatory of Flamenco Arts in Albuquerque. The Institute produces amazing Flamenco programs through projects like Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company (which is having performances April 2 – 4, 2009 at the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque), and the Conservatory opens its doors to the public, thereby opening lots of hearts and minds. Both of these programs would not be possible without the untiring efforts of flamenco artist, Eva Encinias Sandoval. I am honored to introduce you to her and the amazing community she has helped create.
Also this week we pick a winner of the New Mexicast gift bag (with prizes from Dave DeWitt, Chavela’s Salsa & Gemstar Dezigns, among others!), so stay tuned to the end of the episode to see if you are the lucky winner. But, of course, with those adorable bloopers at the end, you were going to stick around anyway, right? LOL!
I also wanted to thank the folks at ShopTalk (the TV News Industry’s Insider Newsletter) for mentioning New Mexicast in their iBlog section this week. It’s nice to reconnect with so many old colleagues.
Thanks to all of you who are supporting New Mexicast in so many ways. Your comments and feedback are appreciated so much!
Lots of love,
Rosa Linda
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[...] admin wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptStill, the proud tradition lives on through the National Institute of Flamenco and the National Conservatory of Flamenco Arts in Albuquerque. The Institute produces amazing Flamenco programs through projects like Yjastros: The American … Read the rest of this great post here Posted in Uncategorized on March 31st, 2009 | [...]
Interesting, my wife and I were just discussing Flamenco dancing and how we should take lessons (that damn Dancing with the Stars has got us sucked in!), and lo and behold, your video. Great stuff on the video, it looks great, and great work on the promo too, I’m honored:)
Received the gift bag from you today. Everything is very NEW MEXICO. With a name like Reyes you know my husband took the salsa right away.
I will carry the tote bag proudly and pass the word about the show.
Did you love the Flamenco performance. Was it as great as I think it was?
@Lauretta – So glad you got the gift bag. I hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed putting it together. How was the salsa? I have to admit that I didn’t get a chance to try Chavela’s salsa at the Fiery Foods show.
@Lauretta & Adam – Flamenco was amazing despite two very LOUD melt-downs by my little girls. I was actually able to shoot some fresh video there and have put together the next story as a Flamenco Encore! Those artists are very impressive.
This was really interesting. I was very impressed that she was dancing with the baby attached. Now that’s a workout!
@Rebecca – Yeah, that was so neat to watch her dance with Liam. He was quite content. Seemed like he enjoyed the movement.
About to post the follow-up to the Flamenco story. I can’t wait to see what everyone thinks!
[...] Bamic wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptStill, the proud tradition lives on through the National Institute of Flamenco and the National Conservatory of Flamenco Arts in Albuquerque. The Institute produces amazing Flamenco programs through projects like Yjastros: The American … Read the rest of this great post here Posted in Uncategorized on December 31st, 1969 | [...]