Through his passionate delivery, enviable command of the repertoire, and resolve to embrace modernity, award-winning Spanish flamenco singer Arcángel(given name: Francisco Jose Arcangel Ramos) has earned a reputation as one of the most respected, innovative cantaores of the 21st century.
While his forceful singing is his most tangible trademark, he is also celebrated for composing original works, as well as provocative re-arrangements of flamenco’s canonical texts. His non-conventional approach embraced classical and folk traditions as a part of the lineage of flamenco.
His 2001 self-titled debut (Arcangel) won the Andalucia Young Award and the National Flamenco Active Prize of Ubeda. He has won many awards for his solo work and performances accompanying the most famous dancers of the day.
Date : February 2, 2019
Time : 9 pm
Venue : The Flag Island Amphitheater