Flamenco Festival London has become a welcome fixture at Sadler´s Wells, and no wonder, given the high level of artistry on display. 
FF USA 2012
Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana
The Americas Society-Fri, Mar 2-7:00 pm
Since the first migrations from Spain to America, the music of the two continents has blended to infuse flamenco with Caribbean, Latino and Afro-Latino sounds. Over the years, Flamenco has continued to be highly influenced by these styles and other American forms such as jazz, blues and rock. Bailes de Ida y Vuelta, literally "round trip" is a tightly connected series of dances showing the transition of Flamenco from the elegant and poised dance of the early 1900s to today's bold and energetic Latino-influenced style that is permeated by the new rhythms, use of flute and percussion, informal costume styles, and bold music and dance elements of salsa, tango, rumba, guajira, merengue and other Caribbean, Latino and Afro-Latino music and dance styles. Bailes de Ida y Vuelta was created in celebration of Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana's 20th Anniversary.
