It was simply incredible! The dancer was an absolute artist, skilled, charismatic, beautiful and dynamic. The guitar player was masterful, relaxed, and alternating between, featuring his playing, when the dancer was off stage, and perfectly complimenting her, in synch with her, both leading her and following her, when she dramatically appeared on stage, for each piece. She was inspiring. Her feet not only were beautiful to watch, not only acted as the “drums” to her partner’s guitar, but they seemed to bring us back in time, to the roots of the music, the roots of the language, the roots of the culture. You could not take your eyes off her. It was also just the right length of time for the experience, musically, visually, culturally exc...
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Aylin Bayaz danced the flamenco with poetic grandeur. At times she reminded me of a whirling dervish. She would spin and twirl her body, forcing the fabric of her dress or a scarf to rise up and twist, make mesmerizing shapes. Her twirling was lit up like a fire under the bright rose gold stage lights. Her hands and fingers would punctuate the end of a twirl with a twisting curlicue motion, as if they were blowing in an Andalusian wind.
Raul Mannola -- wow! He is amazing. Love!
I know how to strum a guitar and make a few chords. This guy's playing is just mind boggling! I kept wondering how can remember so many notes, such intricate fingering. Get a sneak peak here: https://youtu.be/de3zCC55MmQ. ...
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ERNEST KEARNEYthetvolution.comcertified reviewerJune 18, 2023