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THE PROJECT Flamenco Jerez: Passion of Andalucia Flamenco Jerez presents a traditional performance through the different rhythms and main palos with special dedication to the roots of the flamenco

In this score flamenco, guitar and percussion converge with the voice and dance describing Andalucía flavors, traditions, longing and nostalgia.

jaw-dropping athleticism of Spanish dance.

2 THE PROJECT Flamenco Jerez: Passion of Andalucia Flamenco Jerez presents a traditional performance through the different rhythms and main palos with special dedication to the roots of the flamenco represented at the Tablaos in the south of Spain. A new program that will transport the audience to the emotion, drama and passion of Andalucía, the cradle of flamenco. In this score flamenco, guitar and percussion converge with the voice and dance describing Andalucía flavors, traditions, longing and nostalgia. In this show we will appreciate traditional flamenco bata de cola dresses, effervescent heel-and-toe step combinations, along with the power of Flamenco Jerez and the demanding technique and jaw-dropping athleticism of Spanish dance. Miguel Ángel Heredía (Dance) Flamenco Jerez Ismael Heredia (Guitar) and Manuel de la Fragua (Voice) He was born in Jerez de la Frontera (1985) in a gypsy family from flamenco artists. Since childhood he feels a great passion for dancing, but it is not until the age of 10 when he decides to take classes from the Jerez dancer Manuela Carpio. Later on he took classes with great masters like Adela Campallo, Andrés Peña, Farruquito, Marcos Flores In his adolescense he begins to dance in the peñas flamencas (Traditional Flamenco stages and series) all around Andalucia, private celebrations and at the tablao el Lagá del Tío Parilla (Famous flamenco bar/theater) until he finally integrate the flamenco company Manuel Morao y sus Gitanos de Jerez (Manuel Morao and his gipsy s from Jerez) Highlights from his career: - In 1999: Italy tour with the spectacle of the Jerez guitarist Parrilla. - Festival of Music and Dance of Jimena. - Jerez Flamenco Fridays 2002, 2005, 2007 and Flamenco Thursdays of Cadiz In 2005 he signed by another wellknown flamenco venue Tablao el Arenal. In the same year he toured Belgium and Holland with the spectacle Aire Gitano (Gipsy Air). Every year he travels to Japan to give flamenco classes and perform in tablaos and theaters, as well as to direct choreographies with local artists. In 2009 he is convocate for the spectacles From Cordoba to Cadiz and De aquí y allá directed by Javier Latorre and presented in the Barcelona tablao flamenco. Nowadays he takes part in the Flamenco Tablao Los Gallos de Sevilla. FLAMENCO JEREZ A new program that will transport the audience to the emotion, drama and passion of Andalucía Carmen Herrera (Dance) Dancer with her own Flamenco stamp and native of Jerez de la Frontera. With 9 years she started taking classes in the Ana Maria s Lopez academy, bailaora (dancer) with a great professional career in Spain and recognized in the whole world. After 17 years in the academy, she became the best pupil of La Ani Academy, accompanying her in their tours and becoming also associate teacher. She has performed in important theaters in Marseilles, Jerez, Canada, Italy, Russia, Japan. She toured with the Mercedes Ruiz s company and danced in the cycle The Newest in the Festival of Jerez She has performed as main dancer in solitarily in several Tablaos (Flamenco venues) of Andalusia, The tablao of Cordoba in Barcelona, sharing stage with Moraíto Chico, Parrilla, Capullo de Jerez, Ana María López... In 2010 she was awarder with the prize Copa de Jerez de la Cátedra de Flamencología de Jerez (Trophy of the Chair of Study of flamenco music and dance of Jerez) 1

THE ARTIST Ismael Heredia Playing during his last Japan Tour in 2013 She has been recently the winner of the Contest XXV National Flamenco Ubrique s City in the modality of Dance.

Manuel de la Fragua (Singer) Manuel Garrido Fernandez, was born in Jerez de la Frontera in 1988 and risen in a flamenco family influenced during all his life by his flamenco roots and familiar

Brother of Niño de la Farga (Boy of the Forge), nephew of Nano de Jerez (Kid from Jerez), and grandson of Tío Juane (Uncle Juane) the creator of the famous spectacle The Forge of Uncle Juane, indeed

At the age of 16 he made his debut at the Flamenco Festival Pepe Alconchel singing half programme and receiving an excellent critic.

3 THE ARTIST Ismael Heredia Playing during his last Japan Tour in 2013 She has been recently the winner of the Contest XXV National Flamenco Ubrique s City in the modality of Dance. She got a great success during her presentation in the last Jerez Festival this summer. Manuel de la Fragua (Singer) Manuel Garrido Fernandez, was born in Jerez de la Frontera in 1988 and risen in a flamenco family influenced during all his life by his flamenco roots and familiar celebrations in which he takes part from very young. Brother of Niño de la Farga (Boy of the Forge), nephew of Nano de Jerez (Kid from Jerez), and grandson of Tío Juane (Uncle Juane) the creator of the famous spectacle The Forge of Uncle Juane, indeed his artistic name comes from this show. ( Manuel de la Fragua Manuel of the Forge). At the age of 16 he made his debut at the Flamenco Festival Pepe Alconchel singing half programme and receiving an excellent critic. Despite his great experience in festivals and first level artistic formations he is still a young flamenco singer with a great future in the flamenco world. He characterizes himself by his peculiar voice that remember the old style of the flamenco singers from Andalucía (South of Spain). He stands out by the jondura (deep) of his echo and the freshness of his voice singing the festeros (lively) pieces always waving the flag of his land. In 2008 he participate in the album Nueva frontera del cante de Jerez. In 2012 he got a great success with his performance at the Flamenco Festival of Zaragoza. Nowadays he represent the young values of the flamenco from Jerez. PROGRAMME Miguel Ángel Heredia Dancing in the great Flamenco Tablao Casa Patas in Madrid in 2012 A selection of pieces with special dedication to the roots of the flamenco represented in the Tablaos Ismael Heredia (Guitar) Born in Jerez, he has played during many years in the USA collaborating with the best flamenco dancers and singers on tour. He also toured many times in south an central America and he was guitarist for the embassy of Spain in Cameroon (Africa). Later he moved to London performing in almost all the theaters with first level flamenco shows standing out the famous flamenco star Tomatito. He participated for several years in the Flamenco Geneva Festival and also touring different areas in Switzerland. He played for the most recognized singers like Capullo de Jerez, Ana Peña, Manuel Mairena, Nano de Jerez, among many other artists. Since 2009 he travels to Japan touring the rising sun country from north to south with artists from Jerez. Nowadays he is on tour in Tokyo. Kike Lebrón (Cajón) From very young he always has been surrounded by the Flamenco. He has taken part in numerous recordings in Jerez. In addition he has collaborated in tours with big figures managing to accompany singers only with Cajon Flamenco and palms. His sound is based on the Flamenco percussion with flavors of its roots in southern Spain. With his distinct sound he complements perfectly the sound of the guitar. 2 Flamenco Jerez

4 ABOUT US PRODUCCIONES LASTRA S.L Artistas que, unen dos mundos Among the most renowned music agencies in Spain, Producciones Lastra is proud to present and promote the biggest names in latin music, dance, and entertainment from Argentina and Spain. Since 1978 Producciones Lastra has vast experience in organizing music events, with a wide variety of genres including tango, folk, opera, classical and world music. Producciones Lastra has been organizing successful large and small scale events for both individuals and companies worldwide. During the last 3 decades Producciones Lastra has worked in collaboration with some of the most important festivals and venues, organizing more than 6000 concerts and promotions that guarantees us as one of the most stable agencies in Spain. Many prestigious cultural organizations have confided in our expertise, ranging from Teatro Albéniz in Madrid or Palau de la Música in Barcelona to Suntory Hall in Tokio and Carnegie Hall in New York. About us Producciones Lastra is proud of its long association with José Carreras, since he recorded the famous Argentinean masterpiece Misa Criolla which has encompassed a huge range of high profile projects around the world over many years. Accentuating the requirement for creative and original programming at various stages, our work also encompasses a commitment to a wide range of music from contemporary to world music. With an emphasize on creating projects that combine our artists, orchestras and groups with the leading festivals and concert presenters around the world, Producciones Lastra has achieved notable success in the creation of events that have a strong artistic vision coupled to conceptual reality. We also work with other major international figures from the music world who realize the benefit of our approach to project creation and development. Ara Malikian & Fernando Egozcue Quintet Moises, Martín, Fernando, Ara and Miguel Promotions are equally important to us as they provide us with another important view of the concert world. Taking the risk to present our own concerts is a key part of our philosophy going back to the beginning of our existence. Presenting artists and groups in Spain and abroad affords us the most direct opportunity to positively influence our clients work and to create events inhouse that are successful for both the artists and public alike. ARA MALIKIAN In 2012 we presented Con los ojos cerrados... with the Ara Malikian & Fernando Egozcue quintet. With offices located in Madrid and Barcelona, Producciones Lastra provides an unparalleled concert booking service to our clients in Spain and the rest of the world, having promoted a wide range of events from large-scale concerts attended by thousands, private corporate events and festivals. 3

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