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PRESSRELEASE 2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Flamenco Arts Festival embarks on a

dynamic journey with Nómada (Nomad) “Join us for the 14th season of the Flamenco Arts Festival in the City of Santa Barbara, where breathtaking natural beauty meets a

rich reflection of Spanish culture and tradition in the celebration of flamenco. We are proud to present the U.S. premiere of Manuel Liñán’s Nómada – a masterful production that will take its audience on a dynamic and enthralling journey."

Presenting Sponsor

Sept 26 and 28: Manuel Liñán and Ricardo López conduct intermediate and advanced dance classes; Victor Marquez “El Tomate”

conducts beginning-intermediate guitar class / Santa Barbara Dance Arts / 531 E. Cota Street / Tickets start at $15 until July 31

Sept. 27: Compañía Manuel Liñán in the U.S. Premiere of Nómada / Granada Theatre, 1214 State Street, 8pm

Tickets $28 - $88

Sept 27: Inside Flamenco Pre-Concert Talk / FREE to ticket holders / Moderated by Shirin Rajaee with guest speakers Roberto

Amaral (Master Practitioner from Los Angeles) and Ricardo López (Tour Manager for Compañía Manuel Liñán)

Sept 27: FAF After-Party / SB Historical Museum, 136 E. De La Guerra / 10:00pm – 1:00am

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SANTA BARBARA, CA July 7, 2014 — The Flamenco Arts Festival returns to The

Granada Theatre on Saturday, September 27 with prominent Spanish artist

Manuel Liñán and the U.S. premiere of his production Nómada (Nomad).

Labeled a genius by his peers, Liñán will take to The Granada stage with his

company for a presentation that seeks to demonstrate how the dynamic

patterns and rhythms of human migration have forever changed the human

landscape. Nómada seeks to explore this powerful phenomenon through the

percussive brilliance and swirling beauty of flamenco, incorporating deeply

rooted traditions with exuberant, modern movement. It is an “immense

unfinished human tapestry that we live in, with infinite possibilities,” one Spanish

critic recently wrote. Join us at the Granada for a thrilling and thought-

provoking evening for purists and fans of new flamenco alike.

About Manuel Liñán:

“Liñán’s choreography is exemplary, creative, original … and everything tastes like flamenco, no matter how unprecedented.” - Estela Zatania, deflamenco.com

Intense, exhilarating, mesmerizing. Manuel Liñán’s performances combine razor-sharp rhythms and

meticulous timing with an air of spontaneity — as if Liñán himself is on a personal exploration. With a

reverence for traditional technique, Liñán is strongly rooted to the classical core of flamenco while at

the same time infusing his gravity-defying performances with a sense of the unexpected, keeping his

audience riveted or roaring with applause.

Born in Granada in 1980, Liñán developed his

dancing skills with Mario Maya and Manolete,

and has performed with Cristina Hoyos, Rafaela

Carrasco, Belen Maya, Merche Esmeralda, and

Cristóbal Reyes, including ten years

collaborating with Marco Flores and Olga Pericet. He has been recognized not only as a

masterful dancer, but also as a choreographer and director, being invited on many

occasions to choreograph for the Spanish National Ballet.

In 2012, he was awarded the

coveted Flamenco Hoy award,

voted on by the leading flamenco critics of Spain, for best male dancer of the year.

In 2013, he won the MAX Award for best male dancer at the XVII annual

presentation, given to Spanish artists in the field of theater and dance.

The Flamenco Arts Festival is especially pleased to bring Manuel Liñán to Santa

Barbara to continue the tradition of showcasing the finest expression of Iberian

culture to be found anywhere on the South Coast, if not the world.

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About the Flamenco Arts Festival:

Founded in 1999, the Flamenco Arts Festival was established with the goal of introducing Santa Barbara and the South Coast to a caliber of

flamenco performance never before seen in the area. More than ten years before UNESCO declared flamenco one of the Masterpieces of

the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity, the Flamenco Arts Festival recognized the importance of the art form, launching a

groundbreaking endeavor that changed the cultural arts landscape forever. With unparalleled performances by leading stars and icons of

Spanish flamenco, the Festival has become universally regarded by aficionados of the arts as one of the premier flamenco festivals in the

United States, and is increasingly recognized in Mexico, South America, Europe and Asia.

Schedule of events:

Sept 27 / 6:45pm – 7:45pm / Granada Theatre McCune Founders Room

INSIDE FLAMENCO PRE-CONCERT TALK

Moderated by Shirin Rajaee, KEYT News Channel 3 Anchor

Enhance your concert experience and gain insight into the world of flamenco in this one-hour, pre-

concert lecture. Designed to engage the audience in a lively and stimulating conversation, artists

and scholars Roberto Amaral (Master Practitioner from Los Angeles) will explore flamenco in

California, while Ricardo López (From Madrid and Tour Manager for Manuel Liñán) will discuss the

production that will be seen that evening.

This event is free to ticket holders, and does not require you to book ahead of time. Arrive early to

secure a seat. A no-host bar will be open for you to enjoy refreshments during this event.

An Access to the Arts Special Event

GALA PERFORMANCE

U.S. Premiere of Nómada

Saturday, September 27, 8:00pm

The Granada Theatre . The Flamenco Arts Festival is proud to present the U.S. premiere of Nómada, a

thought-provoking journey that seeks to demonstrate how the dynamic patterns and

rhythms of migration have forever changed the human landscape. Nómada seeks

to explore this powerful phenomenon through the percussive brilliance and swirling

beauty of Manuel Liñán’s masterful presentation, incorporating deeply rooted

traditions with exuberant, modern movement. Join us at the Granada for a thrilling

evening that’s guaranteed to enthrall purists and fans of new flamenco alike.

Sept 27 / 10pm - 1am / SB Historical Museum, 136 E. De La Guerra St.

FAF AFTER-PARTY

Continue the celebration at the Festival’s popular after-party. Share your

enthusiasm with fellow flamenco aficionados through lively conversation,

refreshments, and dancing. Meet and mingle with the artists and other friends of

the Festival while enjoying the Museum’s latest exhibition, Project Fiesta!

This is a free event sponsored in part by the SB Historical Museum

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Jun 26 – Sept 28 / Tues – Sat, 10am – 5pm & Sun, 12pm – 5pm

SB Historical Museum, 136 E. De La Guerra St.

PROJECT FIESTA!

Building a Complete History of Old Spanish Days

In honor of the 90th anniversary of Old Spanish Days, the Santa Barbara Historical

Museum has put together an exquisite exhibition of vintage posters, artwork, restored

costumes, artifacts and historic photos that evoke the exuberant pageantry and

traditions of this cherished festival.

This is a free event produced by the SB Historical Museum

DANCE and GUITAR WORKSHOPS

Friday, September 26 and Sunday, September 28

Santa Barbara Dance Arts

Since its inception, the Festival has provided training in flamenco for working

professionals and students. As part of the Festival’s Access to the Arts initiative, the goal

has been to provide accessible and affordable training to adults and children who are

interested in developing their skills and talents by working and interacting with Spanish

artists who are at the height of their artistic careers.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFO ON WORKSHOPS AND TO REGISTER VISIT FLAMENCOARTS.ORG

Date Class Instructor Time Price

Fri, Sept 26

Advanced Repertory (Tangos)

Manuel Liñán 7:30pm – 9:30pm

$40 until July 31

$45 until Sept. 25

$55 at the door

Fri, Sept 26 Intermediate Technique Ricardo López 7:30pm – 8:00pm

$35 until July 31

$40 until Sept. 25

$50 at the door

Sun, Sept 28 Advanced Repertory (Bulerias) Manuel Liñán 10:00am – 12:00pm

$40 until July 31

$45 until Sept. 25

$55 at the door

Sun, Sept 28 Intermediate Repertory - Children Ricardo López 10:00am – 11:00am

$15 until July 31

$20 until Sept. 25

$30 at the door

Sun, Sept 28 Beginning-Intermediate Guitar Victor Marquez

“El Tomate” 10:00am – 11:30am

$40 until July 31

$45 until Sept. 25

$55 at the door

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Media:

Interview Requests

Reporters, still photographers and video crews are invited to attend Festival events for live or pre-recorded interviews with the visiting artists

and/or Festival founders.

Manuel Liñán and tour manager and translator Ricardo López are available for interviews from Spain and both will be in Santa Barbara on

Friday, September 26 for live interviews.

Photos

High-resolution images are available to the media for the purpose of preview/review articles, community calendars, and associated media

coverage.

Press Tickets

Members of recognized media outlets may receive two complimentary tickets for review purposes only. To request tickets, send an email to

the contact listed below and include the following information:

Write “Press Ticket Request” in the subject line of the email.

Include your name, the publication or media outlet you are reviewing for, and when you anticipate your review to run.

There are limited press tickets, so please request tickets at least two weeks in advance of any production or event. We are unable to honor

same day requests.

Festival Contact

For access to a photo gallery link, to schedule an interview, receive a press release or request tickets, send an email to info@flamencoarts.org

How to buy tickets:

Tickets to Nómada on September 27 may be purchased online at www.granadasb.org; by phone at 805.899.2222; or in person at The

Granada Theatre box office, located at 1214 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101.

Purchase tickets early to get the best seating in the house. This event may sell out!

Tickets to the workshops may be purchased online at flamencoarts.org or at the door on the day of the event.

Flamenco Arts Festival 2014 is made possible in part by:

Perry Ford, Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indian Foundation, Santa Barbara Airbus, Santa Barbara Historical Museum, Consulate General of

Spain in Los Angeles, Spain Arts and Culture, Hispanic Achievement Council

This project is funded in part by the Organizational Development Grant Program using funds provided by the City of Santa Barbara in

partnership with the Santa Barbara County Arts Commission.