Singing Workshop with Flamenco Fire
Dance, percussion, singing and guitar workshops with visiting international artists direct from Spain – dancer Francesca “La Chica” Grima, singer Olayo Jiménez, percussionist Andrej Vujicic – along with renowned guitarist / director – Andrew Veivers and dancer Simone Pope.
Open to Beginners/ Intermediate/Advanced students.
SINGING - Tank 5
Cost: $20 (TO REGISTER CLICK 'BUY TICKETS' AT TOP OF THIS PAGE)
About Olayo Jiménez
Olayo Jiménez was born in Northern Spain into a Gypsy family of flamenco singers, dancers and basket (canasteros) makers. His Grandmother – “La Milia” – was a flamenco singer and friend of the great Carmen Amaya, with whom she shared the stage when together they made their début in Barcelona. Complimenting an upbringing surrounded by flamenco, Olayo immersed himself in the serious study of the flamenco art form. Focusing on Madrid and Seville, two great centres of flamenco, Olayo studied intensively at Amor de Dios (Madrid) and Foundation Cristina Heeren (Seville) with highly respected singers such as Naranjito de Triana and Jose de la Tomasa. For many years Olayo’s highly personal vocal style and deep understanding of flamenco have combined to ensure that his talents are constantly in demand. Highlight performances include: The Royal Albert Hall (London), The Conservatorium of Music (Rotterdam, Holland), performances on Dutch television, film scores and acting appearances (El Punto Sobre la I), and prestigious concert halls in Holland, Denmark and the United Kingdom. Olayo is currently based in Andalucía and joined the cast of Flamenco Fire in 2008.
Tour produced by Red Chair. This project is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.