Within a year of their debut Sumaya have burst onto the London music scene, breaking the mould for a flamenco group that offers live music and dance. Their high energy and gutsy performances have caught the attention of promoters and event managers in London where the group are bringing flamenco to new audiences in clubs and live music venues.
Performances for the Costa Urbana group and Future Cinema, in hip venues such as The Notting Hill Arts Club, The Ritzy Café in Brixton, Cargo and SE2 have rapidly gained them a reputation as one the most exciting flamenco outfits in the UK.
Sumaya brings together the talents of some of London’s finest flamenco artists. The group offers a fusion of modern and traditional influences in flamenco, balancing due attention to the gypsy art form with a musically adventurous streak that defies old stereotypes and presents flamenco as it is performed in Spain today.
Sumaya are:
Guitar - Steve Homes
Vocals - Ulises Diaz Ropero
Percussion - Demi Garcia Sabat
Dance - Carolina Esteves, Michelle Carrier, Marianna Castellano
UPCOMING GIGS:
GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL , Glastonbury 21-23 June 2007
GLOBAL LOCAL, London Boroughs July 2007
RITZY CAFE Every last Friday of the month.
See myspace.com/sumayaflamencouk for more details.
