How to stay connected to that which is still with us despite its apparent disappearance? In her debut solo creation, Yinka Esi Graves uncovers the forgotten influence of Black culture in flamenco. Inspired by the 19th century acrobat Olga Brown, also known as Miss La La from a famous painting by Edgar Degas, Graves examines camouflage as a way of being physically present in a hostile environment.
Together on stage with Yinka Esi Graves is the flamenco guitarist Raúl Cantizano, a pioneer of improvisation in this genre; the drummer and poet Remi Graves whose reflections on the themes addressed in the work and their experience playing musical genres other than flamenco have been fundamental in its creation; and the flamenco singer Rosa de Algeciras, who has written lyrics specifically for the work.
“The Disappearing Act”, at the same time a virtuosic dance performance and a concert with live musicians, explores the relationship between flamenco and other forms of bodily expression from the perspective of today’s African diaspora.
To the podcast with Yinka Esi Graves
Tickets
Full 22 / 17 €
Reduced 13 / 9 €
We offer a special Youth ticket for this performance. Children and young people up to the age of 14 pay a special price of 5 € when accompanied by an adult ticket holder.
Additional service fees for online booking with Reservix apply.
