Mosaico Flamenco: Fringe Review | Informed Edinburgh.
The Mosaico Flamenco review as it appears. Just to reiterate: please go and see these guys – they are excellent musicians and deserve a little more support.
Archives for posts with tag: Flamenco
Mosaico Flamenco
4 Stars
22nd – 28th August, Alba Flamenca, 6.00 pm, £12.00 (£10.00).
http://www.edfringe.com/whats-on/music/mosaico-flamenco
Crammed into the tiny dance floor of Alba Flamenca, you would be forgiven for thinking that the evening would hold little promise. But despite the intimate surroundings, Mosaico Flamenco is a performance of passion, fantastic technical ability and moving flamenco music that transcends its humble surroundings. Transporting the imagination to an elegant plaza under sunnier climes, Mosaico Flamenco weaves traditional flamenco styles with a slight jazz undercurrent, bringing an exciting edge to the music. Led by the acclaimed flamenco guitarist Andrew Robinson, the four musicians ability and talents shine as they play together with an instinctive rhythm that is a pleasure to watch. The performance features the excellent flamenco singer Danielo Olivera, whose powerful voice resonates through the music, creating an atmospheric and intense sound that can raise the hairs on the back of your neck. Audience members are also rewarded by the talented box drum player Carmen Alvarez with a short but intense dance, bringing the show to a climactic close. With styles ranging from the fast-paced Buleria to the Tango, Robinson mixes compositions from flamenco masters such as the celebrated Paco de Lucia alongside some experimental and contemporary pieces to create an excellent showcase of flamenco for first time listeners, and an accomplished performance for the veteran lovers of this beautiful music. Highly recommended, and an excellent way to spend that hour before dinner where there is nothing worth doing. It is a real shame that the performance does not take place outside. For me, flamenco is something that either happens inside a tiny bar late at night, or else out in the evening air, though perhaps that is the Romantic coming out in me. Inside or not, Mosaico Flamenco really is an excellent performance, and more than worth the money. All you really need to complete the experience is an ice cold glass of amontillado and a bowl of salted almendres.
kitchentablenewsroom 