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Calgary Mens Chorus
With Special guests Annette Morcos and dancers of Salero Caló and Fineza Flamenca Join the Calgary Mens Chorus, Annette Morcos and Salero Caló for a family Christmas celebration This Christmas concert will feature Spanish Flamenco Villancicos (Christmas carols) and Flamenco dance.
For information please call 968-0898
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Media Release Annette Morcos Presents:
“RAICES” A Journey through the Roots of Flamenco
Friday November 16, 2007 at 8:00 pm University Theatre, University of Calgary CAMPUS $28 in advance / $35 at the door For information: 403-217-1954
“Raíces” takes the audience on a journey of music and dance to explore the roots of Flamenco. A unique European art form, Flamenco embodies a complex musical and cultural tradition rooted in ancient crossroads. “Raíces” narrates the story of Flamenco, bringing out the Spanish, Gypsy and Indian influences and highlighting the relationship between Flamenco and Arabic music. Integral in this performance is interplay between the dancers and live musicians, performing not only authentic flamenco guitar but also on traditional instruments. The concert brings together a mosaic of talented and well established local artists, each bringing their own rich musical and dance experience. This show is a repeat presentation of the sold out May 2007 show.
Musicians Ben Johnson, Jonathan Lewis, Robin Tufts, and David Matyas will transport the audience to lands far away with music on such instruments as the Oud, Buzuqi, violin, Dumbeck, tabla and Flamenco guitar. The vocals of Annette Morcos in Spanish, Arabic and Greek will embellish this musical experience. This mirage of exotic music will be interpreted in dance by Belly dancers Dafne Canales-lees and her Arabia Adorned group, by Flamenco dancers Annette Morcos, Maria Regnier, Francesca Canalizo, and Fineza Flamenca dancers, and Indian interpretation by KalaBhavan of Calgary.
“Raíces” is a one evening engagement, November 16, 2007 at the University Theatre, 8:00 pm; University of Calgary Campus, 2500 University Dr SW
Tickets (reserved seating) $28 in advance, $35 at the door.
Available at: www.pumphousetheatres.ca or Pumphouse Box office (403)-263-0079.
Media Contact: Marcela Antoniou |
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Annette Morcos Presents:
“RAICES” A Journey through the Roots of Flamenco
Friday May 4, 2007 at 8:00 pm Orpheus Theatre, SAIT CAMPUS $27 in advance / $35 at the door For information: 403-217-1954
“Raíces” is a musical and dance journey that will explore the roots of Flamenco. Combining critically acclaimed musicians from the Plaid Tongued Devils and Rembetika Hipsters as well as award winning artists in Bellydance and Flamenco, Raíces is an explosion of ancient cultures presented through an entire selection of unique live music, singing and performance. The Concert will portray the enrichment of Flamenco through the interplay of Gypsy and Indian influences, while highlighting the elegance of Moorish and Spanish cultures.
Dafne Canales Lees – BELLYDANCE - Dafne is the director of Arabia Adorned Bellydance Academy, a Middle Eastern dance school and company that operates in Calgary. She has lived in her youth in Libya and has great respect and understanding of the Middle Eastern dance style.
Ben Johnson – MUSICIAN – Ben is an original Rembetika Hipster; the Hipsters have been playing Greek and Oriental music in Calgary and across Canada for ten 10 years. A versatile instrumentalist, Ben will be performing on several lutes and drums.
Jonathan Lewis – VIOLINIST – Jonathan is a violinist and composer with Calgary’s well-loved Plaid Tongued Devils. In addition, he performs with the Rembetika Hipsters and has worked in dozens of theatrical productions and on many recordings by Calgary musicians.
Malcolm Lim – DUMBEK PERCUSSIONIST- Malcolm is a percussionist and co-founder of the Calgary Samba School. He has been involved with several world music bands including the Rembetika Hipsters and worked with several Western Canadian Symphonies. He has studied Middle Eastern percussion extensively, and is presently writing a book on the subject
David Matyas - FLAMENCO GUITARIST –David is a guitarist that has been actively involved in the Flamenco scene for the last three years. He has performed extensively with Salero Caló Flamenco Group over the last 3 years, Calgary’s premier Flamenco Group. The group has performed at several sold-out shows at the Beat Niq Jazz Bar.
Annette Morcos – SINGER & FLAMENCO DANCE – Annette is a Flamenco dancer and singer and the producer of ‘Raíces’. She is the director of Salero Caló Flamenco group and Fineza Flamenca dance school. Apart from her skills as a dancer, Annette is also a singer of both Flamenco and Arabic music. Annette has produced several major performances since 2003, the last of which took place in Calgary on March 2006 where international artists were invited to perform. She recently embarked on a 3 city tour in Alberta with her group.
Maria Regnier - FLAMENCO DANCE – Maria has been a member of Salero Caló for 2 years. Before moving to Calgary, Maria was involved in the Saskatoon Flamenco scene and prior to that she danced with a Ukrainian dance troupe. Fineza Flamenca Dance School dancers will also be performing.
KalaBhavan of Calgary – INDIAN DANCE - is directed by Roma Thakore who holds a bachelor of dance from the University of Bombay. Roma has been teaching Bhartnatyam dance in Calgary for 25 years. Her students have won several dance competitions and have performed for several cultural organizations.
Raíces is a one evening engagement, May 4, 2007 at the Orpheus Theatre, SAIT Campus, 1301 – 16 Ave NW. Tickets: $27 in advance / $35 at the door. Tickets and info: (403) 217-1954, Pumphouse Box office (403)-263-0079.
Media Contact: Marcela Antoniou 403-708-3594 |
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Annette Morcos presents:
“Noche Flamenca” A Fiery Evening of Flamenco Dance, Song and Music
March 24, 2007 at 8:00 PM Scott Block Theatre, 111A, 4818 – 50 Avenue $20 in Advance and $25 at the Door For tickets and information: 403-217-1954
Prepare for a night of a Spanish style and tradition. Experience the music and dance of Andalusia and the gypsies of Southern Spain with its evocative and haunting rhythms, elaborative footwork and sultry body movement at the Scott Block Theatre on Saturday March 24, 2007 at 8:00 pm. The concert will feature members of Calgary’s Salero Caló Flamenco group and local artists.
Annette “la Mora” Morcos, founder of Calgary’s Flamenco cuadro Salero Caló and director of Fineza Flamenca Dance School, will be presenting her first Flamenco concert ‘Noche Flamenca’ in Edmonton. Annette and Salero Caló have entertained Calgary audiences in numerous intimate Tablao style Flamenco performances in such well-known Calgary venues including the Beat Niq Jazz Bar and the Village Cantina since August 2003. Annette has also produced several highly attended concert productions in Calgary that featured National and International artist. Salero Caló was also invited to perform at the 2004 Latin Expo Festival, at the 'First Thursday Inside Out' fair at the EPCOR Centre's Jack Singer, Calgary’s Global Fest in 2005 representing Spain in the fireworks competition, and at the 2003 Medicine Hat Jazz Festival, amongst others.
The Concert will provide an evening of dance and music that will convey the elemental fire, artistry and thrill of flamenco.
Featured Performers are:
Annette Morcos - Dance / Vocals Maria Regnier – Dance Tracy Cumberbatch – Dance David Matyas - Guitar
Noche Flamenca is a one evening engagement, March 24, 8 pm at the Scott Block ArtSpace, 111A, 4818 – 50 Avenue. Tickets: $20 until March 23rd at La Tienda Latina (358-5964), La Tienda de La Flaca (309-4449) and by calling 343-8409, $25 at the door on event night.
Information and media contacts: Anna-Marie Ferguson (403) 343-8409 in Red Deer / Annette Morcos (403) 217-1954 in Calgary or email at info@flamencocalgary.com. (Website: www.flamencocalgary.com) |
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Press Release
Annette Morcos presents:
“Noche Flamenca” A Fiery Evening of Flamenco Dance, Song and Music
March 10, 2007 at 8:00 PM Timms Centre for the Arts, University of Alberta Campus$20 in Advance and $25 at the Door For tickets and information: 403-217-1954
Prepare for a night of a Spanish style and tradition. Experience the music and dance of Andalusia and the gypsies of Southern Spain with its evocative and haunting rhythms, elaborative footwork and sultry body movement at the Timms Centre for the Arts on Saturday March 10, 2007 at 8:00 pm. The concert will feature members of Calgary’s Salero Caló Flamenco group and local artists.
Annette “la Mora” Morcos, founder of Calgary’s Flamenco cuadro Salero Caló and director of Fineza Flamenca Dance School, will be presenting her first Flamenco concert ‘Noche Flamenca’ in Edmonton. Annette and Salero Caló have entertained Calgary audiences in numerous intimate Tablao style Flamenco performances in such well-known Calgary venues including the Beat Niq Jazz Bar and the Village Cantina since August 2003. Annette has also produced several highly attended concert productions in Calgary that featured National and International artist. Salero Caló was also invited to perform at the 2004 Latin Expo Festival, at the 'First Thursday Inside Out' fair at the EPCOR Centre's Jack Singer, Calgary’s Global Fest in 2005 representing Spain in the fireworks competition, and at the 2003 Medicine Hat Jazz Festival, amongst others.
The Concert will provide an evening of dance and music that will convey the elemental fire, artistry and thrill of flamenco.
Featured Performers are:
Annette Morcos - Dance / Vocals Maria Regnier – Dance Jane Ogilvie – Dance Tracy Cumberbatch – Dance David Matyas - Guitar
Noche Flamenca is a one evening engagement, March 10, 8 pm at the Timms Centre for the Arts, University of Alberta Campus. Tickets: $20 until March 9th at Tix on the square (www.tixonthesquare.ca) 780.420.1757, 877-888-1757(outside Edmonton and area), $25 at the door on event night.
Information and media contacts: Jane Ogilvie (780) 434-4509 in Edmonton / Annette Morcos (403) 217-1954 in Calgary or email at info@flamencocalgary.com. (Website: www.flamencocalgary.com) |
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Annette Morcos presents:
“Noche Flamenca” A Fiery Evening of Flamenco Dance, Song and Music
February 24, 2007 at 8:00 PM Canmore Collegiate High School Theatre $18 in Advance and $22 at the Door For tickets and information: 403-217-1954 in Calgary
Prepare for a night of a Spanish style and tradition. Experience the music and dance of Andalusia and the gypsies of Southern Spain with its evocative and haunting rhythms, elaborative footwork and sultry body movement at the Canmore Collegiate High School Theatre on Saturday February 24, 2007 at 8:00 pm. The concert will feature members of Calgary’s Salero Caló Flamenco group and local artists. Annette “la Mora” Morcos, founder of Calgary’s Flamenco cuadro Salero Caló and director of Fineza Flamenca Dance School, will be presenting her first Flamenco concert ‘Noche Flamenca’ in Canmore. Annette and Salero Caló have entertained Calgary audiences in numerous intimate Tablao style Flamenco performances in such well-known Calgary venues including the Beat Niq Jazz Bar and the Village Cantina since August 2003. Annette has also produced several highly attended concert productions in Calgary that featured National and International artist. Salero Caló was also invited to perform at the 2004 Latin Expo Festival, at the 'First Thursday Inside Out' fair at the EPCOR Centre's Jack Singer, Calgary’s Global Fest in 2005 representing Spain in the fireworks competition, and at the 2003 Medicine Hat Jazz Festival, amongst others. The Concert will provide an evening of dance and music that will convey the elemental fire, artistry and thrill of flamenco. Featured Performers are: Annette Morcos - Dance / Vocals Maria Regnier – Dance Tracy Cumberbatch – Dance David Matyas - Guitar
Noche Flamenca is a one evening engagement, February 24, 8 pm at the Canmore Collegiate High School. Tickets: Café Books (403) 678- 0908 or Terpsichore Dance Studio 688-9990. $18 in advance / $22 at the door
Information and media contacts: Chris Burr at the city of Canmore (403) 678-1878 / Annette Morcos (403) 217-1954 in Calgary or email at info@flamencocalgary.com. (Website: www.flamencocalgary.com)
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Annette Morcos presents:
“Encuentros” A Fiery Evening of Flamenco Dance and Music For True Flamenco Purists and Aficionados
March 3, 2006 at 8:00 PM University Theatre, University of Calgary Campus $25 in Advance and $30 at the Door For tickets and information: 403-217-1954 Annette “La Mora” Morcos, of Fineza Flamenca Dance School and Salero Caló Flamenco group, will be presenting her third Flamenco production entitled “Encuentros” on March 3, 2006. “Encuentros” (encounters) promises to bring together a mosaic of talented artists in one spectacular performance, each bringing his or her own rich experience of Flamenco. Some of these dynamic and talented flamenco Artists have received critical acclaim in their respective North American locale. The Concert will provide an evening of dance and music that will convey the elemental fire, artistry and thrill of flamenco. Dancer Martín Gaxiola is the founder and artistic director of Caló Flamenco: Ballet de Martin Gaxiola, one of the largest professional repertoire companies in the United States. He has studied extensively in Seville and Madrid under such renowned artists as Antonio Granjero, Immaculada Ortega, Juana Amaya, and Monolo Marin, and in the US under Dini Roman. Chris Burton Jácome is a noted flamenco composer and guitarist who has released two critically acclaimed flamenco albums, Motivación and Pa’lante. He has studied extensively with renowned flamenco greats such as Miguel Aragon, Juan del Gastor, Juana Amaya, and Enrique Robles. Chris continues to play to sold-out audiences in the States alongside noted flamenco dance companies such as Caminos Flamencos, Carlotta Santana’s Spanish Dance Company, and Flamenco Y Mas. Chayito is a singer that grew up surrounded by the legacy of flamenco as her father traveled as a guitarist with Jose Greco. Her family founded the art of flamenco in Texas, and Chayito learned to sing and dance as she learned to walk and talk. She has traveled the world, captivating audiences with her passionate, heart-rending performances. Her highlight has been to sing for Pope John Paul II and the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka. Local performers include: Peter Knight, Calgary’s most accomplished flamenco guitarist and recording artist who is currently working on his next CD, as a follow-up to “Buscandote”. Annette (La Mora) Morcos, Calgary’s most accomplished Flamenco dancer and singer, is noted for her pure gypsy flamenco style and is quickly becoming known among Calgary’s flamenco aficionados for her authentic gypsy spirit and the passion she conveys on stage. Also performing are members of Salero Caló, Annette’s professional dance company. Salero Caló has been performing to sold-out shows at the Beat Niq Jazz club.
Encuentros is a one evening engagement, March 3rd, 8 pm at the University Theatre, University of Calgary Campus. Tickets and info: (403) 217-1954, Campus Ticket Centre. $25 advance, $30 door.
Media Contact: Cindy Rojas cindyrojas@shaw.ca 403-230-1801 |
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"Noche Flamenca" An evening of Flamenco dance, Music & Spanish food with Salero Calo Flamenco Group and guest artist from Spain Felicia German Friday September 9th, 2005 at 6452- 35th Avenue NW (Calgary Irish Cultural Society in Bowness) Doors open: 6:30 PM Food served: 7:00 - 8:00 PM Flamenco Show: 8:15 PM Tickets: $37 (includes Flamenco show and Food) Ticket can be obtained through Histeppers - in Market Mall (NW) Chris at 923-3828 - (Downtown area) Annette at 217-1954 - (SW) Maydelin at 244-5889 - (SE) For further information please call 217-1954 or email: info@flamencocalgary.com www.flamencocalgary.com |
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PRESS RELEASEFlamenco Artistry - The rhythms and sounds of Flamenco (Ritmos y Sonidos), a fiery live performance at the Orpheus Theatre in Calgary.
Prepare for a night of a Spanish style and tradition. Experience the music of the gypsies of Southern Spain with its haunting rhythms, body movement and intricate footwork this March as Local and national guest artists perform at the Orpheus theatre on Saturday March 5, 2005 at 8:00 pm. The concert will feature members of Calgary’s own Salero Caló Flamenco group and national guest artists. Annette Morcos (founder of Salero Caló Flamenco group and the city’s only Flamenco cuadro) will be presenting her second Flamenco concert ‘Ritmos y Sonidos’ (the first being ‘Spain meets Canada in El concierto Flamenco’ that took place in 2003). The performance will be held at the Orpheus Theatre at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, 1301 – 16th Avenue NW, at 8:00 pm. Annette and Salero Caló have entertained Calgary audiences in numerous intimate Tablao style Flamenco performances since August 2003. These intimate performances have been held at well-known venues such as the Beat Niq, Mescaleros, the Village Cantina, and the Latin Corner Restaurant. The group was invited to perform at the 2004 Latin Expo Festival, at the 'First Thursday Inside Out' fair at the EPCOR Centre's Jack Singer, and the Multicultural Food Fest, amongst others. The Concert will provide an evening of dance and music that will convey the elemental fire, artistry and thrill of flamenco. Featured Performers are: Annette Morcos - Dance / Vocals Kari Alba - Dance Pirouz Ebadypour - Vocals Pedro Mole - Guitar Ali Golbabai - Guitar Francesca Canalizo - Dance Maria Regnier - Dance Tickets are $20.00 / $25.00 after Feb 25; and are available through Annette at 217-1954 (SW), Boca Loca (1512 11Street SW), Francesca at 278-1100 (S), El Bombazo Latin Market (2881-17th Ave SE), Bernadette at 547-2977 (NW). For further information concerning this concert, you may contact Annette Morcos at 217-1954 or email at info@flamencocalgary.com. (Website: www.flamencocalgary.com)
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Spain Meets Canada—flamenco concert Saturday, August 9, 2003 John Datton Theatre
PRESS RELEASECalgary Flamenco Dancer, Annette Morcos, and Salero Caló Flamenco Group will be presenting a concert titled “Spain Meets Canada in El Concierto Flamenco” on Saturday August 9, 2003 at the John Dutton Theatre, 616 Macleod Trail SE, at 8:00 p.m. Performers featured include: From Spain: Cele “El Santito” Garrido Santos (singer) Elisa Rodriquez (dancer) Zamna (guitarist) From Saskatoon: Kari Alba (dancer) Amantes de Flamenco Dance Group From Calgary: Annette Morcos (singer / dancer) Michael Boyle (guitarist)
Tickets are $22.00 / $25:00 at the door; and are available through Annette at 217-1954 & Maydelin at 244-5889 & at Boca Loca (SW), La Tiendona (E), Carlson Wagonlit Travel (Northland Mall) and Salt & Pepper Mexican Restaurant (MacLeod Tr. South Location)For further information concerning this concert, you may contact Annette Morcos at 217-1954. |
