ALSEA, Ore. — A love for flamenco guitar brought John Shelton and Susan Farretta together during college in the mid-1960s. It was only the beginning for Shelton-Farretta Guitars. “John was always ...

Nylon-stringed guitars are a great choice for people who want to play softer, more romantic music, such as classical or flamenco. They’re also ideal for beginners, since the strings tend to be gentler ...

For Alyssa Teijeiro-Ficht and Brian Stark of the Illinois Flamenco-Jazz Collective, flamenco is an underappreciated art form, especially in a community like Champaign-Urbana. The duo met in 2019 at a ...

You wouldn’t think Beethoven’s most popular piano piece would work transcribed into castanet-tempting, flamenco guitar greatness. But, boy it really does. And the fiery flamenco finale is an ending ...

We're getting word that Paco de Lucia died Wednesday, Feb. 26, at 66. We remember the Spanish guitarist with a profile that originally aired July 16, 2004. Paco de Lucia has played flamenco guitar for ...

A classical isn't just some variant of a regular acoustic guitar, it's very much its own instrument, with a unique feel, sound, and required playing style. Whether you're new to classical, or you're ...

Linda Machado is doing what she loves, and it's got people moving their feet to a different beat. Many people living in Yuma County and the Southwest trace their roots back to Spain. And it's in them ...

Latin Passion Dance Academy offers a variety of dance classes for kids, teens and adults, including salsa, bachata, contemporary and hip hop. (Image credit: Latin Passion Dance Academy) Read full ...

Think Spain, think flamenco dancing. But what is it all about and just how fast do they dance? During a recent trip to Seville, I decided to find out. The Tablao El Arenal, housed in a splendid 17 th ...