Flaminco? Flamingo? Flamenco!... Flamenkarnatic
Flaminco? Flamingo? Flamenco! " Spanish Flaminco Kalaripayattu Fusion" and " Spanish Flaminco Carnatic Fusion", reads the grand Kerala Sa ngeet Natak Akademi announcement about an event that was scheduled to take place at the Co-bank Auditorium in Thiruvananthapuram, during the recently concluded IFFK 2013 . Having heard of the Spanish Flamenco , and with suitable expectations, we seated ourselves; among other 'expectant' audience. On stage was just the traditional lamp. Item Number 1: The singer has a mike, but he stands close to the dancer and, cheek-to-cheek, he chants a few mantras. There are no props on stage, but the 5-ft traditional brass lamp that both artistes light together. The dancer’s costume is a simple 2 piece garment, and her style is a mix of Bharathanatyam and Kathakali. Item Number 2: The dancer has changed into a flowing gown; a Spanish guitarist and drummer join them on stage. The singer croons Tu...