September 27, 2008

Mario Maya, the renowned Flamenco dancer, died of cancer today at dawn.

     Juan told us and then we read it in the paper. He was only seventy-two. Another great has passed on.

    I  remember when I was in Sevilla in 1980. I went to Mario Maya’s show "Ay Jondo" with Ansonini and Evalina. I might have an ancient tape recording of it somewhere, with Ansonini shouting his jaleo (like Bravo) from the audience. It was fabulous and I still refer to images from that show. It was about the persecution and survival of the Gypsies. At one point Mario Maya is dragged and thrown on the ground. Then, after a short silence, he begins to tap the compás with his fingers, on the floor. The rhythm builds and finally he rises, dancing. The rhythm and music have given him strength, hope, joy and freedom. I will never forget that.
     Concha Vargas danced with Mario in the show he did before that one, "Camelamos Naquerar" (1976). A clip of that show is in the video anthology Rito y Geografía del Baile.

 

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Guitars by Carlos Heredia for sale now Sevilla, Spain

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Written by Marianna

Guitars by Carlos Heredia for sale now

Carlos Heredia, renowned Flamenco guitarist from Sevilla, started making guitars a few years ago and had made five as of August 7, 2008. By August 2009 he had perfected his technique. His guitars are easy to play and have good sound. He is selling these guitars for around 2,000 euros, a good price for a good guitar that is not too expensive. These early ones might even become collectors’ items. He is a talented man. For more information and sales, please call Carlos in Spain, in Spanish: 011-34-622-454-004

 

When you call, please remember and take into account  that Spain is 9 hours ahead of California and 6 hours ahead of New York. Spanish only.

 

Sevilla 2008 Photos & Writings

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Written by Marianna

Flamenco Romántico, Marianna and Federico, are in Sevilla through October 26, 2008.

Our Sevilla 08 photos are up at this site & we are constantly adding more photos & writing.
Check frequently.  Click here! Then go to the photo pages. Newest photos are at the end