Uploaded November 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.
A short “behind-the-scenes” mini-documentary of the creative process is followed by a “work-in-progress” by Carmen in Toronto, collaborating virtually with Emilio and Miriam, who are in Spain. A live-streamed conversation with the artists follow the performance.
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.
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.
A short “behind-the-scenes” mini-documentary of the creative process is followed by a “work-in-progress” by Carmen in Toronto, collaborating virtually with Emilio and Miriam, who are in Spain. A live-streamed conversation with the artists follow the performance.
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.
