Monday 28 April 2008
TOMAS DE PERRATE COMPÁS DE UTRERA
i.c.w. Flamenco Biennale Nederland
Tomas de Perrate-vocals, Ana Maria Pena-vocals, Antonio Moya-guitar, Gaspar de Utrera-dance, Fabiola Perez-dance
In Utrera the flamenco is sung slower and deeper than in other parts of Spain. The gypsies from this small town near Sevilla hold on to the dramatic performance style made famous by legendary singer Manuel Torres. He passed on his knowledge to his grandson Tomas de Perrate, artistic director of Compas de Utrera. This small company never loses ‘compas’ (rhythm) and strives towards ‘duende’, the magical harmony between song, dance and guitar.