Tucson Spanish and Flamenco Festival – FlaMexico Debut with the CBJ Flamenco Ensemble

The 3rd Annual Tucson Spanish and Flamenco Festival presented by Casa Vicente took place from September 22 – 25, 2011. Jason and Mele Martinez of Flamenco Del Pueblo Viejo have been coordinating the flamenco agenda for the festival since it’s inception and the event has been growing every year with an impressive list of nationally and internationally touring flamenco artists.

 FlaMéxico, Chris Burton Jácome‘s brainchild debuted on September 25, 2011. Here are a few images of FlaMéxico featuring Mariachi singers, Olga Flores and Sal Gallegos with the Chris Burton Jácome Flamenco Ensemble.

L to R: Lena Jácome, Adrian Goldenthal, Chris Burton Jácome, Martin Gaxiola, Kris Hill, Sal Gallegos and Olga Flores.

Thank you  to Jason and Mele Martinez of Flamenco del Pueblo Viejo and Casa Vicente.

Sincerely,

Lena Jácome

Calo Flamenco in Idaho

I just returned from an amazing trip to Nampa & Sandpoint, Idaho with Calo Flamenco.  What a great time!  Idaho is a beautiful state.  Enjoy the pics!

On the road to Nampa

Adrian Goldenthal, Bernadette Gaxiola & Olivia Rojas.

Chris taking a break after the school performance.

Tech & staging before the evening concert

Adrian Goldenthal, Chris Jacome & Olivia Rojas

Pre-concert dinner.

With Molly Thomas during dinnerGetting a snapshot of Olivia Rojas before the concert.

On our way to Sandpoint

Molly & Casey striking a pose on our Sandpoint roadtrip

Chris driving.

Calo Flamenco at the Panida Theatre.

The view outside my hotel window in Sandpoint. Beautiful!

Sandpoint, Idaho