Flamenco Express @ The Brunswick with Kuky Santiago
Schedule
Thu Nov 21 2024 at 08:00 pm to 09:45 pm
UTC+00:00Location
Brunswick Pub | Brighton, EN
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Flamenco Express return to Britain with a new cargo of raw, heart-wrenching flamenco – with ‘sizzling soloist’ La Joaquina, guitar virtuoso Chris Clavo, the massive vocal presence of Antonio El Pola; plus the riveting talent of new guest, Kuky Santiago, king of Cádiz.Flamenco is as universal, powerful and versatile as the blues, as epic as opera, and as delicate and pin-sharp as ballet.
For over thirty years, Flamenco Express has existed to do justice to this unique art form by choosing the best artists and allowing them total freedom of expression. The result is a new emotional and artistic experience every night, delivered by an astonishing range of talent.
KUKY SANTIAGO
Kuky began dancing at 3 years old with his father Tony Santiago, and his uncle Leo Molina.
By the age of six he had already performed at the Palace of Fine Arts in Brussels.
Further study took him to Sevilla to study with the Farruco family and with Juan de los Reyes.
His professional career has taken him to perform on stages in Holland, France, Germany and England.
Kuky has won first prizes in dance competitions in Cádiz and Amberes and he has participate in many artistic projects showing his art and his dancing all over the world.
Since he arrived in Cádiz at the age of 20 he has presented regular performances and established himself as one of the top dancers in Cádiz.
Kuky has been part of "Toma Castaña", as well in the show "Maera Vieja" with which he travelled to Costa Rica, he has also participated in the Cosquín festival with Joaquín Linera´s "El niño de la Leo" company and in the World Music festival of Gwangju and Seul (South Korea) among others.
Kuky has danced with artists as Luis de la Carrasca, David Palomar, Chiquetete, Arcangel, Mariana Cornejo and "Cascarilla de Cádiz".
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Links
Facebook: www.facebook.com/kukycanela/
instagram : @ciekukysantiago
PRESS CUTTINGS
“Unlike some of the splashy and slightly pretentious star-name shows at the festival flamenco, this performance is totally direct; immediate, involving and completely beguiling.” - Exeunt Magazine
“..utterly riveting variations of firecracker beats...tumultuous fervour, indelible gracefulness.”. - The Stage
“Delighted the audience, who rewarded them with rapturous applause and encores. “ - Dance Europe
“This fiesty flamenco company deliver the finest flamenco, plus sizzling soloist, La Joaquina.” Time Out
“A tornado of passion... gloriously upbeat... “- Harrow Times
“The three curtain calls were richly deserved.” - Sevenoaks Chronicle
“A musical journey laced with passion, grace and immense artistry.” - Harlow Star
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Where is it happening?
Brunswick Pub, Coniston Court South RTM Company Limited, 3 Holland Road, Hove, BN3 1JF, United Kingdom,Brighton and Hove, BrightonEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
