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The Staffa Corner Podcast, Ep. 44 – Happy People: How Andy James is Revolutionizing Flamenco Jazz

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The Staffa Corner Podcast

Episode 44

Guest: Andy James

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1395679/episodes/16988133-happy-people-how-andy-james-is-revolutionizing-flamenco-jazz.mp3?download=true

Andy James takes us on a captivating journey from Melbourne to Madrid and beyond in this illuminating conversation about fusion, culture, and artistic evolution. A world-acclaimed flamenco dancer who pivoted to jazz artistry, James embodies the beautiful intersection of seemingly disparate musical traditions.

James explains how her latest album “Happy People” — recorded across five countries including Spain, Italy and the United States — represents years of creative development and features fourteen original compositions that showcase this unique fusion.

James offers fascinating insights into flamenco’s varied reception worldwide, noting its stronger following in European countries while remaining somewhat on the cultural fringe in America. She sees the United States as an “untapped market” ripe for flamenco’s rhythmic complexity and emotional depth, especially when presented through her accessible jazz-fusion approach.

Discover this fascinating musical intersection through Andy James’ “Happy People,” available now on all streaming platforms, and follow her upcoming tour through Italy as she continues to spread happiness through her innovative approach to cross-cultural musical expression.

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1395679/episodes/16988133-happy-people-how-andy-james-is-revolutionizing-flamenco-jazz.mp3?download=true

Check out Happy People Here

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Greg Staffa

I provide testosterone to the site. You won’t be reading about how nice a actress looks in a dress or how much of a hunk Matt Bomer is in my reviews. I describe colors using words like brown, not taupe. My twitter name is @staffaroadtrip because I love road trips and have done two different 48-state road trips since 2008. My favorite show is White Collar.