Savannah Fuentes currently offers virtual Flamenco experiences via Zoom. Flamenco Happy Hour consists of an hour-long solo performance by Diego Amador jr. Diego comes from the renowned Amador family, he represents a legacy of innovative Spanish-Romani Flamenco musicians, Diego gives insightful historical and cultural references throughout the presentation. Savannah Fuentes is present to translate. Savannah Fuentes offers virtual Flamenco appreciation classes. This class is an introduction to all things Flamenco. Savannah covers Flamenco history, rhythms, palmas, musical forms, and movement. Savannah also offers solo performances: 30-minute performance and 30 minutes of informative Q and A.
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Jennifer M.
October 5, 2020We hosted Savannah and Diego for a virtual flamenco happy hour event at work. We loved hearing the music and the history behind flamenco from 2 people so closely tied to the community. Savannah did an amazing job translating for Diego and adding color and humor to the event. Diego is immensely talented and we thoroughly enjoyed the entire performance! Both arrived to the virtual event early, had their setup ready to go, and were extremely generous with their time. Highly recommend hiring Savannah for your events!
Hired as: Flamenco Group
Price range: $250-3000
Languages: English, Spanish
Insurance: $1,000,000 - 1 day venue coverage
Diego Amador Jr., a Flamenco singer, and guitarist was born in Seville into a family considered “Flamenco royalty.” His father is the celebrated Flamenco pianist Diego Amador and his uncles Rafael and Raimundo Amador were the founders of the popular Flamenco band “Pata Negra.”
From a very young age, Diego Amador Jr. began performing and touring with some of Spain’s top Flamenco artists, including Remedios Amaya, La Susi, Lole Montoya, Farruquito, and Joaquin Cortes. Has also worked alongside jazz greats such as Pat Metheny, Bireli Lagrene and Charlie Haden. Diego also is an accomplished percussionist, he recently launched a solo project as a singer/songwriter, with the track "Presente en el Tiempo".
Savannah Fuentes, Flamenco dancer, and producer, is one of the only touring artists in the Pacific Northwest region with deep connections to Flamenco culture, presenting “…real Flamenco, straight and stunning,” (Regina Hackett, Seattle Post Intelligencer.) She has independently produced and danced in over 300 performances and workshops featuring internationally recognized Spanish Flamenco artists, including Diego Amador jr, Carlos de Jacoba, Saray Munoz, and Jesus Montoya.
Savannah Fuentes was born in Seattle to parents of Puerto Rican and Irish ancestry. Her fascination with Flamenco dance (baile) and singing (cante) came to her in early childhood, fueled by watching a Flamenco performance on television “…and, although I was just a child, I felt an immediate connection to the art form.”
Ms. Fuentes considers Flamenco a lifelong study, an artistic journey she began in her late teens that continues to this day. She has studied with many notable Flamenco artists including Joaquin Grilo, Eva Yerbabuena, El Farru, and Isabel Bayon. Ms. Fuentes attributes her formation as an artist to her most significant mentor, Maestra Sara de Luis.
Accompanied by her notable guest artists, Savannah Fuentes tours the West annually, bringing delighted audiences authentic, passionate Flamenco performance art. She regularly tours throughout Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Utah, Montana, Idaho, Colorado, and Arizona – often performing for communities that would otherwise be unable to enjoy this exciting art form in the intimate setting of live theater.
we can provide sound and a dance floor for an additional fee.
Friday
Corporate Event
4:00pm - 4:30pm
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Seattle, WA
Flamenco Group
