Uploaded December 2020 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
An international ensemble of renowned flamenco artists put the tradition’s versatility and resilience to the test in a new performance for the Aga Khan Museum’s Duende Festival.
Spanish flamenco luminaries Emilio Ochando (dance) and Miriam Mendez (piano) along with Toronto pioneer Carmen Romero present a preview of their latest work-in-progress. Por qué?/Why? is an interrogation of the creative process in the COVID-19 era. This ensemble defies disruption by drawing upon their artistic ingenuity, fiery passion, and the volcanic language of flamenco.
The development of Por qué?/Why? was funded in part by the Canada Council for the Arts, and produced with support from the Aga Khan Museum.
The Museum's Duende Festival 2020 was made possible by the Government of Canada, the Ontario Arts Council, and the City of Toronto, with support from the Cultural Office of the Spanish Embassy in Canada.
An international ensemble of renowned flamenco artists put the tradition’s versatility and resilience to the test in a new performance for the Aga Khan Museum’s Duende Festival.
Spanish flamenco luminaries Emilio Ochando (dance) and Miriam Mendez (piano) along with Toronto pioneer Carmen Romero present a preview of their latest work-in-progress. Por qué?/Why? is an interrogation of the creative process in the COVID-19 era. This ensemble defies disruption by drawing upon their artistic ingenuity, fiery passion, and the volcanic language of flamenco.
The development of Por qué?/Why? was funded in part by the Canada Council for the Arts, and produced with support from the Aga Khan Museum.
The Museum's Duende Festival 2020 was made possible by the Government of Canada, the Ontario Arts Council, and the City of Toronto, with support from the Cultural Office of the Spanish Embassy in Canada.
