As part of Del Mar College's Hispanic Heritage Celebration, Flamenco duo Laura and Paco Garrigues bring this expressive art form to the College's East Campus on Friday, Oct. 8. The free performance begins at 11 a.m. in Wolfe Recital Hall, Fine Arts Building, Ayers at Kosar. Call 698-1247 for more information. The performance is sponsored by the College's Program for Ethnic Studies and Cultural Development. Originating in southern Spain, Flamenco is built on precise musical structure but allows for improvisation and spontaneity for both musician and dancer.
Traditional lyrics express the enigmas of life, love and death.
Laura, an accomplished dancer and choreographer, has performed and taught in many cities across the United States, Europe and Japan. She is a former member of the Jose Greco Company, founded by the famous Madrid-born Flamenco dancer. Paco learned to sing and play guitar from professional gypsy artists in Andalucia.