Videodance Performance with Karen Lugo
On July 5, Flamenco Nómada presents a unique event at ICAM – L’Olivier with Mexican artist Karen Lugo. On this occasion, she offers a singular evening where flamenco resonates with videodance, in an artistic approach that is both exploratory and evolving.
“Este encuentro” is an invitation to dive into a constantly transforming universe, where the language of flamenco is reimagined through moving images. The artist will present a selection of her own audiovisual works, along with pieces by other artists who, like her, experiment with this emerging discipline.
Some of the works will be accompanied by live performances, where the body engages in real-time dialogue with video and sound, opening up new layers of meaning. The evening will conclude with a conversation between the artist and the audience, offering space to share creative processes, reflections, and questions.
A rare opportunity to experience a contemporary, hybrid, and deeply alive form of flamenco.
Technical details
- Artist Karen Lugo
- Date Saturday, July 05
- Time 7:00 PM
- Location L’ICAM – L’Olivier
- Address Rue de Fribourg 5, 1201 Genève
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.
Juan Manuel Cortes, musician and percussionist specializing in flamenco culture, is celebrated for his mastery of compás and his distinctive approach to the flamenco repertoire. He has collaborated with renowned artists such as Samuelito, Antoine Boyer, Kiko Ruiz, Lydie Fuerte, Alberto Garcia, Vicente, and Rafael and Paloma Pradal. Deeply rooted in tradition, he is also a refined composer and a dynamic performer, adept at navigating the full spectrum of flamenco with subtlety and precision. In 2020, he produced, directed, and composed the album "À Fleur de Peau" for the Eva Luisa Flamenco Company, creating a rich and intricate percussive and sonic landscape. A passionate teacher, Juan Manuel excels at unraveling the mysteries of flamenco, using sound demonstrations, visual aids, and rhythmic exercises to explain musical forms and guide students through the intricate styles of this art form.
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.
Guillermo García "El Guille", a flamenco percussionist born in Cartagena, studied solfège and violin and later specialized in flamenco cajón at Madrid’s Centro de Danza Amor de Dios. He has performed as a percussionist at Corral de la Pacheca and collaborated with artists such as Jorge Pardo and Piculabe. García is the founder of the Pellizco del Foro group and the Tokalo and Todocajón festivals. He is currently the official percussion teacher at the Amor De Dios dance school, with over 26 years of teaching experience.
Jesules Losada, a flamenco guitarist born in Madrid began his career at 14 at the tablao Torrebermejas. He trained under David Lamar and collaborated with flamenco greats like singer José Mercé. His professional journey includes European tours with the opera Carmen, where he worked with renowned personalities like José Carreras. In 2015, Jesules released his first solo album "Corre Chacho", establishing himself as both a composer and soloist. He is currently preparing his second album, where his son, who performs at all his events, plays a prominent role.
Miguel Calatayud, a flamenco guitarist born in Ciudad Real, he discovered flamenco at the age of 20. His nomadic journey led him to create flamenco-inspired musical projects in various countries, including Greece, England, Morocco, Mexico, and Switzerland. He studied modern jazz at EJMA in Lausanne, Switzerland, before solidifying his career in Seville, where he received two scholarships to train at the prestigious Cristina Heeren Foundation with masters like Paco Cortés and Niño de Pura.
Manuel Castan is a versatile guitarist who has performed in various musical styles, including Irish, gypsy, Argentine tango, and Latin American folk music, but his main passion has always been flamenco. As a child, he discovered flamenco while listening to a Paco de Lucía record with his Spanish-born mother, sparking a lifelong love for the art. He began studying flamenco guitar with Ricardo Salinas in Avignon, earned a diploma from the Flamenco Conservatory in Barcelona, and received guidance from renowned maestros such as Pedro Sierra, Niño de Pura, Eduardo Rebollar, and Paco Cortés at the Cristina Heeren Flamenco Foundation in Seville. Manuel spent three years in Jerez de la Frontera, Andalusia, where he honed his skills in accompanying flamenco singing and dancing alongside artists like Manuela Carpio, La Rubia de Jerez, La Chiqui, and Ana María López. In 2014, he returned to Geneva and performed in several productions with the companies "La Cueva Flamenca" and "Ensueños" by Rebeca Castilla.
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.
Carlos Jiménez, a flamenco guitarist born in Madrid, he is the son of Antonio Jiménez "El Chispas" and a member of the prestigious Jiménez family, well-known in the world of flamenco guitar. Carlos began his flamenco career at the age of 17, making his debut at the Torres Bermejas flamenco tablao in Madrid, and later performing at various venues such as Corral de la Morería, Café de Chinitas, and El Cordobés in Barcelona. Following his family’s tradition as a composer, Carlos has created significant works over the past decade, including a collaboration with Belén López, which earned her the Desplante award at the Festival de Las Minas in 2016. He has also accompanied renowned artists like Antonio Canales and has performed with the Medellín Philharmonic Orchestra in Colombia.
Antonio Heredia, a flamenco singer born in Granada, he developed an interest in flamenco singing within his family, following in the footsteps of his grandfather and father, both passionate and accomplished artists. His father encouraged him to express his talent, bringing him at a young age to peñas such as La Platería, one of the oldest in Spain. At 19, he began his professional career performing in the tablaos of Granada and has continued to garner success since. Antonio is celebrated by aficionados for his deep, expressive singing. The family tradition lives on with his son, Nono Heredia, an 8-year-old flamenco dancer.
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