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.-

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Josemi Carmona
Josemi Carmona, is a multifaceted musician and a key figure in the fusion of flamenco with world music. Son of the master Pepe Habichuela, he began his career at an early age, standing out for the delicacy of his melodies and his fusion with jazz, salsa, bossa nova, and even mandinga music. At 14, he joined Ketama, a group that became a cornerstone of flamenco fusion, praised by both critics and audiences.After 20 years with Ketama, Josemi Carmona sought his essence as a solo guitarist. He recorded "Sumando" with Carles Benavent, "Hands" with Pepe Habichuela and Dave Holland, and later released "Las Pequeñas Cosas," nominated for the 2011 Latin Grammy for "Best Flamenco Album." In 2016, along with Javier Colina and Bandolero, he presented "De Cerca," followed by "De Cerca en Directo" in 2017. In 2022, he released "VIDA."
José Ruiz "Bandolero"
José Ruiz "Bandolero" is a flamenco percussionist who began his career at a very young age, accompanying prominent flamenco dancers such as Antonio Canales, Joaquín Cortés, Joaquín Grilo, Javier Barón, Manuela Vargas, Merche Esmeralda, Sara Baras, Farru, and José Maya. He became part of Joaquín Cortés’ company, touring some of the world’s most famous venues, including Radio City Music Hall (New York), Royal Albert Hall (London), and the Opera House (Sydney). In 2002, together with Ramón Porrinas, he founded "Echegaray", the first flamenco percussion group, which released the album "Calle Echegaray". Throughout his career, Bandolero has performed with flamenco legends such as Enrique Morente, Tomatito, Vicente Amigo, and Pepe Habichuela. He has also collaborated with musicians blending other styles with flamenco, such as Antonio Serrano, Chano Domínguez, Jorge Pardo, Tino di Geraldo, Larry Coryell, Carles Benavent, Rubem Dantas, Dave Holland, Pat Metheny, La Barbería del Sur, Ketama, and Niña Pastori.
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