Jose was on of my Flamenco teachers and his mother Estrella Morena was my first Flamenco teacher 30 years ago in Miami. Incredible family with so much talent. Wonderful interview!!
That’s awesome! They are both just as amazing at the art of teaching as they are at performing. For me, it’s been a huge treat to get to work with Jose and learn from him as well! Thanks for listening 😉
The gentleman may prefer flamenco puro, but it is very challenging to make a living playing bulerias. On the other hand, rhumbas are a rhythm that is common to many cultures, and more easily accepted and appreciated.
Oh yea, there’s no denying that it’s easier and more commercial to make a living as a Spanish guitarist with Rumba Flamenca’s, than with the more traditional jondo styles. That’s one of the reasons I decided to not continue to go any deeper into the full spectrum of traditional Flamenco. The roi, as a professional musician wasn’t making sense and aligning with my goals. Actually I don’t think Jose judges anyone who prefers to go that route. He just personally is part of a traditional Flamenco family and enjoys following that route, from his heritage and as an artist. He also said, as long as it’s just correctly labeled and promo’d as a Rumba Flamenca performance/artist, then it’s all good. I think that makes sense…
May I recommend "Duende: A Journey Into The Heart Of Flamenco" by Jason Webster, for a very different and unlikely obsession with flamenco by a young, white man.
Excellent and informative interview.
Awesome, glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for listening… 👍🏼
Awesome interview!!!! So informative!!! ❤🎉
Thanks for checking it out Gohar! 🙂 I think it turned out to be a great little masterclass on Flamenco.
Jose was on of my Flamenco teachers and his mother Estrella Morena was my first Flamenco teacher 30 years ago in Miami. Incredible family with so much talent. Wonderful interview!!
That’s awesome! They are both just as amazing at the art of teaching as they are at performing. For me, it’s been a huge treat to get to work with Jose and learn from him as well! Thanks for listening 😉
Really great interview. Very valuable commentary from both of you.
Thanks so much for listening! Glad you found it insightful. Doing our best to educate and inform 😉
Great.
👍🏼 Thanks for listening…
The gentleman may prefer flamenco puro, but it is very challenging to make a living playing bulerias. On the other hand, rhumbas are a rhythm that is common to many cultures, and more easily accepted and appreciated.
Oh yea, there’s no denying that it’s easier and more commercial to make a living as a Spanish guitarist with Rumba Flamenca’s, than with the more traditional jondo styles. That’s one of the reasons I decided to not continue to go any deeper into the full spectrum of traditional Flamenco. The roi, as a professional musician wasn’t making sense and aligning with my goals.
Actually I don’t think Jose judges anyone who prefers to go that route. He just personally is part of a traditional Flamenco family and enjoys following that route, from his heritage and as an artist. He also said, as long as it’s just correctly labeled and promo’d as a Rumba Flamenca performance/artist, then it’s all good. I think that makes sense…
@@DavidChiriboga From my perspective, you made an excellent choice.
Olé Jose
May I recommend "Duende: A Journey Into The Heart Of Flamenco" by Jason Webster, for a very different and unlikely obsession with flamenco by a young, white man.
Funny you mention that book… my friend gifted it to me a while back, and it’s been sitting on my bookshelf for a while. I have to delve into it soon!