Chicago Flamenco Festival 2024 - The Andalusian Trail to India

The Surabhi Ensemble returns to the Chicago Flamenco Festival and City Winery with The Andalusian Trail, a special program that examines the roots of flamenco music and dance with songs from Andalusia and beyond. The performance will also feature a preview of traditional and original repertoire from the upcoming Surabhi Ensemble Tour to India in 2024. Syrian composer and cellist, Kinan Abou-afach joins the ensemble with material from Las Guitarras de España making for an exciting evening full of music and dance.

Featured Musicians and Dancers:

Saraswathi Ranganathan - Veena/Vocals

Carlo Basile - Guitar

Ronnie Malley - Oud/Vocals

Dhananjay Kunte - Tabla

Greg Nergaard - Bass

Bob Garrett - Percussion

Kinnari Vora - Traditional and Modern Indian Dance

Leticia Aravena - Flamenco Dance/Vocals

Guest Artists:

Lorena Iniguez - Vihuela/Mexican Dance (member of Sones de Mexico)

Juan Dies - Guitar/Vocals (member of Sones de Mexico)

Phaedra Darwish - Flute/Arabic Dance

Special Guest Artist:

Kinan Abou-afach - Cello