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Como el Viento, Flamenco en Vivo San Luis Obispo
Seattle-based Flamenco dancer Savannah Fuentes brings her latest show, Como el Viento,Flamenco en Vivo to the San Luis Obispo Library Community Room. Savannah will be joined by singer Jesus Montoya and guitarist Bobby de Sofia. Reservations recommended.
About singer Jesus Montoya
Jesús Montoya (Cantaor):
Is from Seville, Spain. Born into the one of the oldest Gypsy families.
He 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, he started to tour with various professional companies.
Now a true master of the flamenco arts, Jesús is a man of overwhelming integrity. In addition to his Spanish and European touring credentials, he has toured tirelessly with major flamenco companies throughout the United States and Canada.
An accomplished recording artist as well, including CD's of original compositions as well as collaborations with various world class artists, Jesús has released his 8th CD. 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.
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 company of distinguished flamenco artists are nothing less than brilliant.
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LocationSan Luis Obispo Library Community Room (View)
995 Palm St.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93403
United States
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