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Article: Flamenco's sole sounds at Lisner.(D)(Arts & Entertainment)
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- The Washington Times (Washington, DC)
- Article date:
- January 19, 2002
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Byline: Gabriella Boston
Flamenco - fiery, sensual and expressive - is one of the most distinctive art forms Spain has produced.
Thursday, the second annual Flamenco Festival comes to George Washington University's Lisner Auditorium. Scheduled through Feb. 8, it will feature some of Spain's premiere performers.
"Flamenco seems like a very small word, but there is so much to it," says Lou Elias, artistic director for the Spanish Dance Society in Southeast. "It's a very deep art form. It's not just technically demanding. It's about self-expression and can be very spiritual."
Flamenco involves wailing, singing, dramatic dancing, ...