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Irma "La Paloma"
Irma La Paloma-
Born of Spanish descent in Havana, Cuba.
Irma began her flamenco education at the Escuela de Baile Monterroso y
Antas de Ulla under the direction of María Asela Bermúdez.
As a young girl, Irma performed flamenco and Spanish regional dances
in musical productions in Havana’s Centro Gallego and Teatro García Lorca.
In 1970 her family left Cuba and resided in Madrid, Spain where she
was further embraced by her heritage.
They later came to the U.S. where she continued to receive dance
instruction at the Academia Silvia Medina de Goudié in Miami, Florida.
Her father’s love of poetry and song and her passion for lyrics led
her to concentrated study of flamenco rhythms and structure as applied to cante
and dance accompaniment.
. Irma
attended workshops in Albuquerque’s Annual Festival Flamenco International where
she received instruction from cantaores El Veneno and Vicente Griego.
Irma delivers cante with heartfelt sincerity, emotion and artistic
integrity.
She performs in varied venues and in cultural, educational and private events.
As a writer and recording artist, Irma recorded original lyrics for
“La Lluvia” in García’s Café Khytaro album, “Distancia.” While maintaining an
active performance schedule, La Paloma is currently working on a compilation of
her poetry and original cante pieces for publication and recording.
“I am forever humbled by this art which is part of my existence. More than a musical genre, it is the legacy of a people. There is so much to learn from Flamenco past and present.”
Jeremías García "El Valiente"
Jeremías García’s
interest in music developed at an early age.
Originally self-taught, Jeremy later earned a Bachelor’s degree in
Classical Guitar Performance from Texas A&M University -Corpus Christi and a
Master’s degree from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas.
As the co-founder of the nuevo flamenco group, García y Reyna, Jeremy
performed throughout the United States and released a CD in 2004 featuring all
original music.
In fall 2007, Jeremy established Café Khytaro.
Working with a variety of musicians, Jeremy released his second CD,
“Distancia,” in 2008 once again featuring all original music.
As soloist, Jeremy has appeared in numerous concerts and venues. In 2006 and 2007, he was the invited soloist and appeared with the Fort Bend Symphony and with the Brazosport Symphony in a performance of Joaquín Rodrigo’s “Concierto de Aranjuez.” In 2009 he was an invited artist to the Dallas Flamenco Festival.
Jeremy began his flamenco studies by accompanying dancers and singers.
He acquired the dexterity and insight to flamenco rhythms and
structure which allows him to accompany el baile y el cante with precision and
artistry. He
has furthered his guitar studies by attending workshops by Maestro Juan Serrano,
Juani Serrano, Richard Marlow, and Valdemar Phoenix.
As a performer, he has collaborated with many talented artists.
In the flamenco setting Jeremy is known as Jeremías El Valiente.
Presently he resides in Houston where he directs the guitar program at
San Jacinto College South while maintaining a busy performance schedule.
"- masterfully executed guitar work and a relentless Spanish rhythm." - Alexander Dorian, Houstonbands.net
"...incredible finger fire." - Molly Glentzer, Houston Chronicle
"...the group's distinct style and beautiful melodies continue to dazzle Houston audiences." - Deborah Rowe, Houston Arts View
"...great technical skill with a deft sense of style" - David Ragsdale, Kingwood Observer
"...mesmerizing...fiery and passionate..." Jim Shortt - The Scene Magazine
“…9 tracks of flawless perfection...fiery, passionate and virtuoso flamenco performance...CD definitely worth getting..." - Alexander Dorian of houstonmusicreview.com
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