Artist description Esteban figueroa has been playing flamenco puro or the "real thing" for over 10 years across Canada.Opening for big acts such as Jeff Healey, there is no stoping him. The music is purely flamenco in nature but there are many influences including latin. Esteban performs with Flamenco Caravan in Thunder Bay Canada and will be touring Ontario and western Canda this spring and summer. Be on the lookout for Flamenco Caravans Second CD. It is hotter than the first with new Bulerias, Rumbas, Tangos and Tangillos. People were spellbound at the 2001 Fring Festival. Be also on the lookout for live clips of the festival.

Music Style Flamenco

Musical Influences Paco de Lucia, Tomatito, Pepe Habichuela, Moraito, Paco Pena

Similar Artists Paco de Lucia, Paco Pena, Tomatito, Moraito Chico

Artist History The inception of Esteban Figueroa with Flamenco Caravan has only occured in the past 3 years. Esteban Figueroa has been performing for over 10 years and will be for a long time. His first professional appearance occured with Alma de Espana in Victoria, British Columbia. The company comprised of 8 flamenco dancers, 3 singers including Angel Romero, Oscar Nieto and Veronica. The company also included guitarist Tyle van Toorn, Esteban Figueroa and his teacher & mentor Harry "Quique" Owen. The company toured western Canada and made apearances with the Victoria Symphony Orchestra.

Group Members Esteban Figueroa: Flamenco Guitar Tyl van Toorn: Backup guitar and Cajon Sean Jesseou: Congas & Percussion Tom Boschkoff: Bass Alberto Figueroa: 2nd guitar Sara Heinerson: Palmas Helcyon Miers: Palmas

Instruments Flamenco Guitar, Cajon, Bass, Congas, Palmas

Albums Esteban Figueroa: From Here to There

Press Reviews Astounding musicianship. This is a must for people interested in real flamenco! The Chronicle Journal. He wowed the crowds at the fringe festival. He has done the same with his new CD release at the Apollo. Thunder Bay Post.

Location Thunder Bay, Ontario - Canada

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