Workshop Flamenco Percussion

The percussionist Guillermo García “El Guille” offers an intensive workshop on flamenco cajón, on 6 and 7 May.
This course will allow you to learn and improve your skills, accompanied by live singing and guitar.

The content includes:

– Cajón technique
– Basic flamenco styles, including rumba catalana, tangos, and bulerías
– Ensemble playing with singing and guitar
– Rhythmic understanding
– Clapping techniques
– Cuts and endings

The workshop will take place over 2 days, with a total of 6 hours of training, accompanied by the singing of Enrique Bermúdez “Piculabe” and the guitar of Jesules Losada.

Technical details

Percussion Guillermo García “El Guille”
Singing Enrique Bermúdez “Piculabe”
Guitar Jesules Losada
Level All levels
Location Ateliers d’Ethnomusicologie ADEM
Date Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 May
Time 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Address Rue des Maraîchers 44, 1205 Genève

PRICE 1 DAY: 90.-

PRICE 2 DAYS: 150.-

BUY

PRICE 1 DAY: 90.-

PRICE 2 DAYS: 150.-

BUY

Piculabe

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.
Jesules Losada

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.
Guillermo García "El Guille"

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.