BANDALUZIA FLAMENCO AT THE MIL

At The MIL , BANDALUZIA FLAMENCO presents an exhilarating display of original contemporary flamenco music and dance. It is a performance replete with a unique range of creative influences, from the great canon of the flamenco tradition, with inspiration from Debussy, Miles Davis, Radiohead and Contemporary dance. Bandaluzia subtly intertwines this inspiration into the flamenco language and story. Bandaluzia mixes these elements of other genres into performances, whether being the rich harmonies of Jazz, the exotic melodies of the Orient or the infectious rhythms of South America creating an experience that ignites the senses with the grace of Flamenco. Bandaluzia is celebrated for explosive displays of dazzling musicianship and virtuosity. It is one of the most acclaimed and successful flamenco troupe in Australia.

WOMADelaide 2023 review  'Theirs (Bandaluzia) is a brilliant blend, with all the technical underpinning of this most sophisticated music and dance, but a gleeful lack of restraint when it comes to conventional forms. The dance from Rosalie Cocchiaro and Jessica Statham is breathtaking, and the three-strong musical trio in a league of their own'.

The Advertiser, Adelaide. 'The perennially popular Bandaluzia is firmly established as one of the most enjoyable and exciting exponents of modern flamenco...Their 2020 fringe show sees them at the top of their games....A virtuoso display, rapturously received.' 5 stars. Peter Burden, The Advertiser, Adelaide.

Gabrielle Wilder, Sydney Morning Herald

“Bandaluzia is winning high praise for its unique Australian interpretation of the powerful music and dance form....with their thrilling blend of passion and virtuosity”

John Shand, Sydney Morning Herald  'Damian Wright is a brilliant flamenco guitarist...Wright showed what a captivating solo player he is on his own 'In Time', and elsewhere his articulation of complex lines was fluid and dripping with conviction'.

John Shand, Sydney Morning Herald  'The music's flamenco core never waivers. Damian Wright's glorious guitar playing is the spine, if you will, while his compositions allow other instruments to sing their own songs, like willowy limbs able to dance independently because of the spine's solidity... a fine addition to Wright's impressive catalogue.'