David "El Galli", Renowned Cantaor, Artist In Residence

World-renowned cantaor David "El Galli" will be in residence at the University of New Mexico, the Conservatory of Flamenco Arts, and Tablao Flamenco Albuquerque. He will be teaching at the CFA & UNM, as well as performing at Tablao Flamenco Albuquerque from Friday, April 7 to Saturday, April 15.

"El Galli" will work with flamenco students to deepen their knowledge of cante flamenco and guitar accompaniment for cante.

Known all over the world for his incredible singing, "El Galli" has performed at the best tablaos, including Tablao Cordobes, Los Gallos, Arenal, and Garlochi; festivals such as the Bienal de Sevilla, Festival Flamenco Alburquerque, and Iberica Contemporanea.

Born in Barcelona, from the age of 6 or 7 he began to listen to flamenco thanks to his family. At the age of 10, he moved to his family hometown, Morón de la Frontera. He has accompanied the great flamenco figures of his country: Antonio Canales, Angelita Vargas, La Lupi, Rocio Molina, Farruquito, Pepe Torres, Paco de Lucía, Sara Baras, among others.

Classes with "El Galli"

(photo: Paco Sanchez)

• Cante Flamenco - Tuesday, 4/11 and Thursday, 4/13 @ 5-6 pm

• Acompañamiento el Cante / Guitar Accompaniment for Cante* - Wednesday 4/12 @ 5-6 pm

• Combined Cante and Acompañamiento Class* - Saturday 4/15 @ 1-2 pm

Questions? Email education@nifnm.org

*Guitar 2 students: This class will take place during your regularly scheduled class.

This artistic residency is made possible by the University of New Mexico.