Flamenco artist María Bermúdez performs wearing a black dress with large white polka dots. (Courtesy photo)
Flamenco artist María Bermúdez says flamenco is ‘about community. ‘ Courtesy photo)

Flamenco artists from Spain and the U.S. come together in Santa Barbara for Convivencias at Tablao Museo, presented by flamenco artist and artistic director María Bermúdez, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10 at Santa Barbara Historical Museum, 
136 E. De la Guerra St.

“Set beneath the stars in the historic courtyard of the Santa Barbara Historical Museum, Convivencias brings together an exceptional group of musicians, singers and dancers for an intimate evening celebrating the artistry, traditions and community spirit of flamenco,” organizers said.

Inspired by the spirit of convivencia, the Spanish concept of coexistence and community, the production explores flamenco as a living art form built upon connection: between singer and guitarist, musician and dancer, artist and audience, and one generation and the next.

“Convivencias is about what happens when extraordinary artists come together and truly listen to one another,” said Bermúdez. “Flamenco has always been about community.”

At the core of the event is a gathering of artists with roots in Jerez de la Frontera, one of flamenco’s most important cultural centers.

Flutist Juan Parrilla, violinist Bernardo Parrilla and guitarist Manu Hernandez represent one of Jerez’s legendary flamenco families and bring a musical lineage steeped in the traditions of Andalusia.

They will be joined by singers Carmen Grilo and Ismael Fernández, guitarist Andres Vadin and percussionist Diego Alvarez.

Featured dancers include Nino de los Reyes, Timo Nuñez, Sabrina Ybarra, Talia Vestal, Ysabella Yturralde and María Bermúdez.

For tickets and information, visit here.