One-Time Only: Flamenco Evolution — MasterClass with World-Touring Artists

Please note: This is a seated musical MasterClass, not a dance or guitar workshop. No flamenco shoes, instruments, or prior experience are required.

🎟 Early Bird Admission: $49 (limited availability)
📍 Houston venue to be announced. Registered attendees will receive location details prior to the event.
⏱ Program Duration: Approximately 75 minutes

Join ASTRA Live for an exclusive 75-minute MasterClass exploring the evolution of flamenco from its traditional roots to contemporary global stages.

Currently performing on a major world tour Aroa Fernández and Makarines come to Houston direct from Spain for a one-time-only event. Through live demonstrations, discussion, and performance, attendees will gain insight into how today's artists honor flamenco tradition while embracing new musical languages, including electronics, looping, and contemporary production.

About the Artists

Aroa Fernández is a cantaora, composer, and stage creator from Madrid whose work bridges flamenco, soul, and electronic music. She has collaborated with Rosalía, Estrella Morente, Dellafuente, Judeline, La Plazuela, Juancho Márquez, Jorge Pardo, Josemi Carmona, and Marina Heredia. Her voice has been featured at the Goya Awards, Latin Grammys, and the international tribute to Paco de Lucía in New York. She has also performed at iconic flamenco venues including Corral de la Morería and Casa Patas. Her innovative project FLAMENLOOP combines flamenco compás, live looping, layered vocals, and electronic textures into a contemporary artistic experience.

Makarines are brothers José and Maka, born in Seville and raised in the historic flamenco culture of Triana. They have worked with Rosalía and shared stages with Diego Carrasco, Diego del Morao, La Tana, María Jiménez, Chiquetete, and Radio Makandé. They have performed at prestigious festivals and theaters throughout Spain and France, and their current work explores the intersection of traditional flamenco and contemporary fusion.

This intimate session is designed for musicians, singers, dancers, flamenco enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the future of one of the world's most influential musical traditions.

One weekend only. Limited seating.

What Attendees Receive

🎶 Live Musical Demonstrations Examples of different flamenco styles (palos) Demonstrations of compás, guitar, and cante A live example of Fandangos de Huelva

📚 Historical and Cultural Context What flamenco is and where it comes from How it has evolved over time The artists and innovators who transformed flamenco

🎸 Understanding Traditional and Contemporary Flamenco Differences between traditional and modern approaches How current artists honor tradition while embracing new sounds

🎛 Behind-the-Scenes Creative Process Electronics and effects used in contemporary flamenco Looping and live sound construction Techniques and tools used in today's productions

🎤 Exclusive Access to the Artists Stories and experiences from internationally touring musicians Discussion and audience questions A rare opportunity to interact in an intimate setting

🎵 Live Creation A practical demonstration showing how a piece is built in real time Voice, guitar, rhythm, and electronic elements working together