FLAMENCO COLLECTIVE “SOMETHING PERSONAL”
About
Flamenco Collective is a vibrant fusion of cultures and artistic expressions! The combination of diverse backgrounds enriches the flamenco experience, crafting innovative choreography that blends traditional elements with contemporary influences. The focus on improvisation and spontaneity adds an exciting dimension to the performances, ensuring each show is unique. Join us for "Something Personal," an engaging performance by Flamenco Collective. Under the artistic direction of flamenco dancerJossetteReilly and percussionist Stephan Jarl, this production features a diverse ensemble of talented soloists—musicians, dancers, and performers—from Malmö and Copenhagen. Celebrating the rich heritage of flamenco, the performance seamlessly weaves in influences from the Caribbean, West Africa, and Europe. Joined by renowned choreographer Alma Söderberg, the Collective pushes the boundaries of traditional flamenco, merging improvisation with precision to create a dynamic spectacle. "Something Personal" invites you to immerse yourself in a rhythmic celebration of connection, where music and dance transcend cultural divides. Prepare for an exhilarating journey that promises to be a joyous feast for the senses!
ARTISTS
JOSSETTE REILLY
Is a dancer and choreographer based in Malmö, focused on flamenco and contemporary dance. Reilly has studied flamenco in Spain for several years and has worked with major dance companies and intimate 'tablaos' internationally. She is known to the Malmö public with Tablao Flamenco Malmö and Women's Tablao. In her creative work, she explores expressions connected to her Puerto Rican roots through a contemporary lens.
ALMA SÖDERBERG
is an internationally recognized choreographer and performer from Malmö who investigates the relationship between ear and eye. Söderberg's artistry combines dance, music and voice in a unique way that has been described as "sound and movement in a rhythmic symbiosis with roots in flamenco and tentacles towards Swedish folk music" . In her work, she uses her body and voice to 'play' the room as if it were an instrument.
STEPHAN JARL
is a percussionist and drummer who started his musical journey in Malmö with rock music, but soon landed in folk music from all over the world. For twenty years, Jarl has mainly focused on flamenco, working with dancers and musicians nationally and internationally. In Malmö, we know him from Tablao Flamenco Malmö, Sevdalini and Ottelid & Jarl, among others.
SALIEU DIBBA
is a percussionist raised with traditional West African music but based in Malmö in the last twenty years. With roots in traditional music, he is today a versatile artist active in several different musical styles. Dibba is a sought-after percussionist who frequently collaborates with musicians all over the world.
THIERRY BOISDON
Thierry Boisdon is a French flamenco singer and musician based in Copenhagen, Denmark, since the 1990s. He has been a prominent figure in the Scandinavian flamenco scene for many years, running the company Arte Flamenco and performing with the group Duo Flamenco when not guesting in various contexts. Additionally, Thierry composes his own flamenco songs and released his album Gotitas Ínfimas.
YASSER PINO
Pino, originally from Cuba, resides in Copenhagen, Denmark. He is a trained classical guitarist and double bassist, holding degrees from music conservatories in both Havana and Copenhagen. Pino is involved in various music projects and bands, collaborating with renowned artists in jazz, Latin, and flamenco genres. He is also the composer of Something Personal, which inspired the name of this show.
Flamenco Collective in Babel, Malmö.
May 2024.
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