REVIEW: From Andalusia to Austin, Solero Flamenco emanates expressive energy.
Against floor-to-ceiling red velvet curtains, on a candle-filled stage, a mustached man beats a box drum between his legs, swaying to the rhythms. Next to him, another man embraces his guitar, eyes closed, as if entranced by the music.
Solero Flamenco’s wildly entertaining and immersive “A Journey Through Spain” emanates an infectious energy throughout the entire 60-minute performance. Before the dance and music, there was a brief introduction to Flamenco’s obscure roots in southern Spain, likely a blend of influences from North African, Roma, and Sephardic Jewish cultures.
But much of the show’s warmth emanated from the group’s familial interactions with each other. The dancers clapped and shouted words of encouragement in Spanish during the solo dances. Even when the focus was on one performer, the whole group swayed and tapped along, seemingly as moved by the music as the soloist. The effect was infectious: To be present was to take part in their intimacy, and I often found my body swaying along too.
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