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FEATURED EVENT
Festival Flamenco 37
The year 2024 marks the 37th annual outing for this celebration of the vibrant art and culture of flamenco. From June 21 through 27, there will be a host of performances, workshops, events and experiences all around town for dancers and aficionados alike. Kicking things off in grand style on Friday, June 21, at 8 p.m. is MarÃa Moreno y CompañÃa at UNM’s Rodey Theatre. Having burned up shoe leather on stages from London to Paris to Russia, the Spanish-born Moreno is coming to Albuquerque to lead a traditional soleá performance of singing, dancing and guitar that “leads back to the origin of time.” Tickets run $48 to $108 and can be purchased through unmtickets.com. For a complete festival schedule, go to ffabq.org.
WHERE:
UNM’s Rodey Theatre
WHEN:
Friday, June 21, 8:00 p.m.
Tickets and more info
Learn more:
37th Year of Flamenco Festival Features 126 Artists and 23 Shows
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