Soleá is a free interpretation of the legendary version of El Güito.

Soleá 

Cesc Gelabert (Ciutat Flamenco)

This project arises from a proposal by Israel Galván for the program of  Ciutat Flamenco / City Fla.co.Men Festival 2016.

Israel’s proposal was a challenge I could not refuse, as I have always been fascinated by Flamenco and Traditional dance.

Soleá is a free interpretation of the legendary version of El Güito.

Borja Ramos, composer and long time collaborator and myself, re mastered the original music from a video of El Güito and his musicians dated 1981.

An important factor for me, has been was his brilliant ‘zapateado’, inspiring and urging me to re interpret his virtuoso style; not being a Flamenco dancer I was excited by the challenge and enjoyed the experience thoroughly.

Cesc Gelabert, 21/05/2016