FLAMENCO DUO

In the organizer's words:

When the man with the headscarf and long curls lets his fingers dance smoothly over the strings of the guitar, you can see a playful lightness. When the sound of the strings appears as a smile on his face, you see devotion. When the other's hand movements listen and wait, you see deep knowledge. Anyone who has seen Amir and Ricardo play together has seen mastery. Friendship. Respect. Trust.

Amir John Haddad and Ricardo Espinosa are two musicians whose musical and personal roots lie in the traditions of the Mediterranean region. Both came to the instrument at a young age through their parents. Both found their way to music intuitively by ear. Amir learned the Arabic lute from his Palestinian father. At the age of 7 he turned to the guitar. As soon as the guitar was bigger than he was, he was already playing all the pieces of his idol Paco de Lucia. Amir is an acoustic encyclopaedia of Mediterranean rhythms from East to West, mastering the bouzouki, the saz, the electric guitar and other instruments. In his adopted country of Spain, he is one of the most renowned flamenco guitarists. In Germany he was known as a member of the world music group Radio Tarifa. In addition to his own projects, he has been a soloist with The World of Hans Zimmer for many years.

As the son of Spanish immigrant workers in Zurich, Ricardo absorbed the traditions of flamenco and discovered his talent for the rhythm in his hands. From a cajon, with clapping, with a clay jug - he gets the right sound from everything, subtly or powerfully. In the flamenco scene, he is regarded as one of the best percussionists around, thanks to his unerring sensitivity and confidence. He has toured and played with well-known artists such as Tomatito, the Eos Quartet, Manu Dibango, Carmen Lineares and Unheilig.

El Amir plays his own compositions, inspired by Mediterranean landscapes, their flavors and the life of the people. Ricardo Espinosa weaves the rhythmic tapestry for this acoustic journey through Andalusia. The power of the great old man comes to the fore, as does the courage and wit of the young. Full of sensitivity and maturity, with brilliant clarity and masterful control of the rhythm, the two show the essence of flamenco / open the door to the heart of flamenco.

Friday, 28.03.2025, 20.00 hrs
Small stage at the Karlskaserne art center

Solidarity price profile:
20 € (standard)
25 € (solidarity price)
25 € (economy price S)
10 € (economy price XS)
(plus fees)

Ticket information: Our visitors can choose between different price levels, depending on their options.

Price information:

Our visitors can choose between the standard, solidarity or saver price XS/S, depending on their options.