The Taos News

Flamenco at Wildflower Playhouse

- STAFF REPORT

WILDFLOWER PLAYHOUSE AND REVOZO present “Boleros y Coplas de Amor,” a Flamenco Valentine's dinner and show Wednesday, Feb. 14 at the Wildflower Playhouse. Vicente Griego, artistic director of ReVoZo, and resident flamenco master of the Wildflower Playhouse presents a masterfull­y arranged evening of love songs and melodies. Boleros y Coplas is a group known for the deep roots they hold in Northern New Mexico.

These flamenco rhythms are historical­ly and internatio­nally know across cultures for the influence and inspiratio­n they have on both romance and tragedy. They hold stories for both those in love and in need of healing from love. These songs tell the story of romance in both the fairly tale and happily ever after, and the tragedy of love and loss, and though some may come for the romantic celebratio­n of love, many will also come for the healing music offers for the broken heart.

Griegos' work has graced the stages of the Wildflower Playhouse since it first opened it doors and has brought world-renowned musicians and dancers presenting flamenco in its most authentic forms. Throughout the past two years, ReVoZo has entranced audiences with mesmerizin­g melodies and a unique pallet of Northern New Mexico influence. Audiences walk away moved by the remarkable talent and power of flamenco — the influentia­l roots and the spirit that fills the small stage and intimate house of the Wildflower Playhouse.

Artistic talent includes Vicente Griego, the cantador, director and spirit of ReVoZo. Griego bring his talent and soul to the stage of the Wildflower. Gabriel Osuna, master guitarist, singer and producer, is know for his profound energy that emanates through the strings of each note and melody of his carefully honed craft. Eloy Gonzales, guitarist, who welcomed his first performanc­e at the Wildflower, brings a humor and joy to his brilliant talent. Muni Kulasinge, master violinist, brings a layer of intimacy to the strings though his love of the art form. Madison Olguine, soloist and Northern New Mexico native, returns with her beautiful spirit that emanates throughout her organic presentati­on. Carlos Menchaca, soloist and local favorite, brings his vibrant energy and brilliant rhythmic talent that shines throughout his carefully crafted choreograp­hy.

This evening will offer special preshow dinner tickets, with a delectable meal prepared by local chef Jose Gonzales. Ticket options include, general admission, dinner tickets, sweetheart tables, flowers, chocolates and heartheali­ng music. Join us for an intimate evening of music, dinner and dancing.

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