We had terrific seats at the Fox Theatre this afternoon for Flamexico. We really enjoyed it! https://foxtucson.com/event/jfcs-presents-flamexico/
“Jácome Flamenco’s nationally-acclaimed ¡FlaMÉXico! is a unique concert experience that blends Spain’s Gypsy and Flamenco distinctive musical and dance style with the rich melodies of Mexico’s Mariachi and charro music. Often described as the “Blues” of Southern Spain, dating as far back as the 15th-Century, flamenco evolved out of the traditions of several cultures including those of the Gypsies, the Moorish Arabs, the Jewish and the indigenous Southern peoples of Spain.
“Jácome Flamenco’s nationally-acclaimed ¡FlaMÉXico! is a unique concert experience that blends Spain’s Gypsy and Flamenco distinctive musical and dance style with the rich melodies of Mexico’s Mariachi and charro music. Often described as the “Blues” of Southern Spain, dating as far back as the 15th-Century, flamenco evolved out of the traditions of several cultures including those of the Gypsies, the Moorish Arabs, the Jewish and the indigenous Southern peoples of Spain.
“My shows and my music are a celebration of culture. My inspiration comes from my Mexican heritage combined with the richness of flamenco. Through ¡FlaMÉXico! we capture the grace and passion of charro and gypsy music, creating a one-of-a-kind tapestry of music and dance.”— Chris B. Jácome
Creator and artistic director of ¡FlaMÉXico!, Chris B. Jácome is an award-winning composer and one of the most in-demand flamenco guitarists in the U.S. Born and raised in Tucson, Chris mastered Spanish guitar under the tutelage of world-renowned masters in Sevilla, Spain. The recipient of the Grand Prize and the John Lennon Award in the World Category for his song “Ritmo-Canix” from his album Levanto, Chris’ compositions have been featured in films as well as the Emmy Award Winning PBS television special: Flamenco. Chris Jacome’s great grandfather settled in Tucson in the early 1800’s, established Jacome Department Store and was a representative at the first Constitutional Convention which led to the Declaration of Statehood for Arizona in 1912.”
We went to Downtown Kitchen for dinner, during Sonoran Restaurant Week. There was a special three course dinner. Both of us had melon and cucumber gazpacho with pickled cherries and fish tacos for our main course. It was delicious! We had a fun afternoon!
