Bandaluzia to perform at IPAC Wollongong NSW - Tickets available now through: https://merrigong.com.au/shows/bandaluzia-flamenco-2/?fbclid=IwAR3NFvPuRIOpDt8Q31We1gJtk7DUkC2zuSxgvV-TnxGpTaN0ca_sZycn0Wc
The perennially popular Bandaluzia is firmly established as one of the most enjoyable and exciting exponents of modern flamenco...Their 2020 fringe show sees them at the top of their games....A virtuoso display, rapturously received." 5 stars. Peter Burden, The Advertiser, Adelaide. 2020
Acclaimed modern flamenco ensemble BANDALUZIA led by ARIA nominated Flamenco guitarist DAMIAN WRIGHT will present a spectacular new show that showcases contemporary flamenco dance and music whilst displaying the essential characteristics of the flamenco tradition. A journey through this unique and incredible art-form by some Australia and Spains most revered flamenco artists. Bandaluzia recently performed at The Adelaide International Guitar Festival curated by Slava Grigoryan, was awarded "The Pick Of the Sydney Fringe" at The Sydney Fringe Festival and in 2014 performed to a sold out Sydney Opera House Concert Hall as an invited artist to TEDX Sydney. Bandaluzia are celebrated for their powerful performances, unique sound and explosive displays of dazzling musicianship and virtuosity that has made Bandaluzia a great success at festivals and theatres across Australia. In 2020 Bandaluzia received a 5 star review for their performances at at The Adelaide Fringe festival from The Advertiser (Peter Burden) who was quoted as describing the performance as “a virtuoso display, rapturously received”, “ firmly established as one of the most enjoyable and exciting exponents of modern flamenco”. DAMIAN was invited to perform as a solo artist at The Rajasthan International Folk Festival, INDIA as well as The Shanghai Fringe Festival, CHINA. Also featuring Dance Australia Magazine's "Most Outstanding Dancer of 2013" and co- winner of "Best Dance Show" at The Adelaide Fringe 2014 JESSICA STATHAM (flamenco dance), ROSALIE COCCHIARO (flamenco dance) who, living in Madrid for 10 years, has performed in many of Madrid’s most premier Tablaos (flamenco venues), including Cafe de Chinitas and Torres Bermejas, brilliant percussionist JAMES HAUPTMANN (James Morrison, Vince Jones, Bluejuice...etc) & violinist YUHKI MAYNE (Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, Victoria Opera and Opera Australia Orchestra). Bandaluzia are also highly revered for their ability to mix elements of other genres into their performances, whether being the rich harmonies of Jazz, the exotic melodies of the Orient or the infectious rhythms of South America. An experience that ignites the senses with the grace of Flamenco.
"Damian Wright is a brilliant flamenco guitarist...Wright showed what a captivating solo player he is on his own "In Time", and elsewhere his articulation of complex lines was fluid and dripping with conviction" - John Shand, Sydney Morning Herald.
“Bandaluzia is winning high praise for its unique Australian interpretation of the powerful music and dance form….with their thrilling blend of passion and virtuosity” Gabrielle Wilder , SMH
ALBUM OF THE WEEK "The music's flamenco core never wavers. Damian Wright's glorious guitar playing is the spine, if you will, while his compositions allow other instruments to sing their own songs, like willowy limbs able to dance independently because of the spine's solidity... a fine addition to Wright's impressive catalogue." JOHN SHAND, SMH 2020