
June 2020 - March 2024
Synchronicity and Syncopation - My Encounter with a New Cajón
My fateful encounter with an ‘Alma Classé’ cajón in the Hobgoblin music store
The friendly person in the friendly place - Maria de Huelva and our ‘Flamenco Tuesday’
How I met Maria de Huelva and how we started our 'Flamenco Tuesday' at Poplar Union in East London
The centenary celebration of Lola Flores
21st January this year was the centenary of the birth of Lola Flores, unarguably one of the greatest entertainers in modern Spanish history.
My little playlist - Sevillanas for chilling (2)
April is the month of ‘Feria de Abril’ when flamenco aficionados enjoy dancing Sevillanas, but we can also appreciate the music as is.
La Saeta al Cristo de los Gitanos
As ‘Semana Santa’ started on 10th April, we share the belief in the power of arts through the profoundness of Saeta.
Singing for peace in flamenco styles - el Día de Andalucía
Celebrating Andalusia Day on 28th February, the regional anthem sung in flamenco styles will resonate with our universal hope for peace.
Rocking the cradle of flamenco at Christmas - ‘Su Carita Divina’
Our flamenco-style Christmas mood continues with another beloved Villancico ‘Su Carita Divina’.
Spicing up this Christmas with sugar and cinnamon - ‘Con Azúcar y Canela’
In the cold but festive season of Villancicos, let’s enjoy the warm flavour of ‘Con Azúcar y Canela’.
Un poquito de flamencology 7 - Tangos o Cantes del Piyayo
Usually known as ‘Tangos de Málaga’, it’s not simply from Málaga, not simply Tangos. The palo created by El Piyayo is so rich in culture.
Reminiscing the Spanish flavour - Pasodoble music (2)
Although Pasodoble can be danced to other music, we would prefer to have Spanish flavour in its music too.
Passion for the Spanish stereotype - Pasodoble music (1)
Pasodoble or Paso Doble is a popular style in ballroom dancing and assumed as typical Spanish, but there is more cultural richness in it.
Embracing Rainy Days - ‘La Gata Bajo La Lluvia’ and Flamenco
Rainy days can be inspiring - embracing the song 'La Gata Bajo La Lluvia' and its adaptations in flamenco
At Dawn It Shines - The radiation of ‘Al Alba’ in Spanish Music
Having a historic connection to a specific date of 27th September, ‘Al Alba’ is a supreme song to be adored anytime, any day.
Celebrating one year anniversary with Spanish summer drinks
Baile Plus is celebrating its one year anniversary, while I'm resuming my dancing life. It's time for Spanish summer drinks.
Looking back on the ‘80s, looking forward to the future
When it's hard to look forward, it's OK to look back on the lovely past: the golden era of the '80s in Spain.
Almond blossoms in the springtime - Awakening the spring of arts
At the awakening of springtime, we lift our spirits by enjoying some flamenco songs featuring almond, the symbol of early spring.
Burn’s Night celebration with a feel of Spain
For the distanced version of Burn's Night, we can connect with each other through Auld Lang Syne and bagpipes with a Spanish twist.
