Flamenco entre Kulturas
On Thursday, 25 April at 8:45 PM, the eMa école de Musiques Actuelles in Geneva will host the inaugural concert of the Flamenco Nómada Festival featuring an exceptional ensemble. The guitarist Juan Gómez “Chicuelo” dancer Karen Lugo, singer Enrique Bermúdez “Piculabe” percussionist Nasrine Rahmani, and trumpeter Enrique Rodríguez “Enriquito” will take you on a unique journey.
Under the theme Flamenco entre Kulturas, explore the very essence of flamenco dance, music, and poetry, from its origins to the present day.
Immerse yourself in a universe rich in sounds and colors, traversing a diversity of emotions and forms such as: the vidalita, tangos, alegrías, granaína, soleá, and bulerías.
An event that celebrates culture and flamenco!
Technical details
Karen Lugo, a Mexican flamenco dancer and choreographer, she is renowned for her deep respect for flamenco tradition. She has collaborated with major artists like Pepe Habichuela, Jorge Pardo, Carles Benavent and Silvia Pérez Cruz. Karen has won several prestigious awards for her choreography, including at the Spring Film Festival in Barcelona and the International Festival of Almería.
In collaboration with José Maldonado, she created the show “Fronteras” for the Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana company, which toured in the United States. Her latest work, “Golpe de Tierra”, was nominated for the Premis de la Crítica d’Arts Escèniques in the Best Solo Show category. She is currently a choreographer and performer in Juan Gómez Chicuelo’s production.
Enrique Bermudez “Piculabe”, a flamenco singer born in Madrid, he began his musical career in the choir of the Evangelical Church. Through a recording that made waves in flamenco communities, he met Juan José Suarez “Paquete,” recorded his first track, and signed with Universal Music.
He has collaborated with renowned international artists such as Jorge Pardo and Tomatito, and his discography includes “Camino y tiempo” (2008) and “Canta y sueña” (2012). Since 2012, he has been invited by the Antonio Gades company for various performances worldwide, appearing in prestigious venues like the National Theatre of Beijing and the Roman Theatre of Verona. In 2014, guitarist Juan Carmona invited him to join his international tour.
Juan Gómez “Chicuelo” a flamenco guitarist and composer, he is one of the most influential artists in contemporary flamenco. He has accompanied singers like Miguel Poveda, Duquende, Enrique Morente, Carmen Linares, and Mayte Martin and has collaborated with dancers such as Israel Galván and Antonio Canales. His versatility extends into jazz, working with musicians like Chano Domínguez, Jorge Pardo, Carles Benavent, and Raynald Colom.
He is the award-winning author of two solo albums, “Cómplices” and “Diapasión”, and is acclaimed for his role as musical director of the musical “Tarantos”, which won the Max Award for Best Music. In 2019, he released his third solo album, “Uña y Carne”, and a new work with Marco Mezquida titled “No hay dos sin tres”. He is currently involved in the project “Caminos”, accompanied by three remarkable artists: Karen Lugo, Manel Fortià, and David Gomez.
Nasrine Rahmani, a percussionist specializing in flamenco and Latin American percussion, she was born in Australia to a Mauritian mother and an Iranian father. Nasrine began her studies with African, Brazilian, and Afro-Cuban percussion. After graduating in Musical Performance from the prestigious Victorian College of the Arts in Melbourne, she embarked on the first of four trips to Cuba to further her studies in Latin percussion. Seeking to immerse herself in a culture more aligned with her passion for percussion, she decided to move to Spain, where she ultimately specialized in the flamenco cajón.
Enrique Rodríguez “Enriquito”, A trumpeter, composer, and emerging musician in the world of flamenco-jazz, he has made a name for himself as a standout figure in the new generation of flamenco-jazz musicians at just 18 years old, inspired and mentored by flutist Jorge Pardo.
His natural talent and impressive musical development position him as a leading artist, exploring a unique sonic universe.
Enriquito has collaborated with prominent artists such as Josemi Carmona, Jorge Pardo, and Javier Colina, skillfully blending elements of jazz and flamenco. Winner of the Best European Musician award from the French Jazz Academy, he has contributed to popular musical ensembles and released several acclaimed albums, with his most recent, “Fuentes y Manantiales”, in 2020.
Karen Lugo, a Mexican flamenco dancer and choreographer, she is renowned for her deep respect for flamenco tradition. She has collaborated with major artists like Pepe Habichuela, Jorge Pardo, Carles Benavent and Silvia Pérez Cruz. Karen has won several prestigious awards for her choreography, including at the Spring Film Festival in Barcelona and the International Festival of Almería.
In collaboration with José Maldonado, she created the show “Fronteras” for the Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana company, which toured in the United States. Her latest work, “Golpe de Tierra”, was nominated for the Premis de la Crítica d’Arts Escèniques in the Best Solo Show category. She is currently a choreographer and performer in Juan Gómez Chicuelo’s production.
Enrique Bermudez “Piculabe”, a flamenco singer born in Madrid, he began his musical career in the choir of the Evangelical Church. Through a recording that made waves in flamenco communities, he met Juan José Suarez “Paquete,” recorded his first track, and signed with Universal Music.
He has collaborated with renowned international artists such as Jorge Pardo and Tomatito, and his discography includes “Camino y tiempo” (2008) and “Canta y sueña” (2012). Since 2012, he has been invited by the Antonio Gades company for various performances worldwide, appearing in prestigious venues like the National Theatre of Beijing and the Roman Theatre of Verona. In 2014, guitarist Juan Carmona invited him to join his international tour.
Juan Gómez “Chicuelo” a flamenco guitarist and composer, he is one of the most influential artists in contemporary flamenco. He has accompanied singers like Miguel Poveda, Duquende, Enrique Morente, Carmen Linares, and Mayte Martin and has collaborated with dancers such as Israel Galván and Antonio Canales. His versatility extends into jazz, working with musicians like Chano Domínguez, Jorge Pardo, Carles Benavent, and Raynald Colom.
He is the award-winning author of two solo albums, “Cómplices” and “Diapasión”, and is acclaimed for his role as musical director of the musical “Tarantos”, which won the Max Award for Best Music. In 2019, he released his third solo album, “Uña y Carne”, and a new work with Marco Mezquida titled “No hay dos sin tres”. He is currently involved in the project “Caminos”, accompanied by three remarkable artists: Karen Lugo, Manel Fortià, and David Gomez.
Nasrine Rahmani, a percussionist specializing in flamenco and Latin American percussion, she was born in Australia to a Mauritian mother and an Iranian father. Nasrine began her studies with African, Brazilian, and Afro-Cuban percussion. After graduating in Musical Performance from the prestigious Victorian College of the Arts in Melbourne, she embarked on the first of four trips to Cuba to further her studies in Latin percussion. Seeking to immerse herself in a culture more aligned with her passion for percussion, she decided to move to Spain, where she ultimately specialized in the flamenco cajón.
Enrique Rodríguez “Enriquito”, A trumpeter, composer, and emerging musician in the world of flamenco-jazz, he has made a name for himself as a standout figure in the new generation of flamenco-jazz musicians at just 18 years old, inspired and mentored by flutist Jorge Pardo.
His natural talent and impressive musical development position him as a leading artist, exploring a unique sonic universe.
Enriquito has collaborated with prominent artists such as Josemi Carmona, Jorge Pardo, and Javier Colina, skillfully blending elements of jazz and flamenco. Winner of the Best European Musician award from the French Jazz Academy, he has contributed to popular musical ensembles and released several acclaimed albums, with his most recent, “Fuentes y Manantiales”, in 2020.
