Yumi La Blanca
Wrapping up a little early - My thank you note from 2021 to 2022
It’s a little early but here is my thank you note for your kind support in 2021.
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Yumi La Blanca
- Dec 12, 2021
- 1 min
Invitation to an Illustrative Christmas - Illustrators’ Fair 2021
Illustrators’ Fair is finally back as an in-person event on Saturday 18th December.
Yumi La Blanca
- Dec 5, 2021
- 2 min
Rocking the cradle of flamenco at Christmas - ‘Su Carita Divina’
Our flamenco-style Christmas mood continues with another beloved Villancico ‘Su Carita Divina’.
Yumi La Blanca
- Nov 28, 2021
- 2 min
Spicing up this Christmas with sugar and cinnamon - ‘Con Azúcar y Canela’
In the cold but festive season of Villancicos, let’s enjoy the warm flavour of ‘Con Azúcar y Canela’.
Yumi La Blanca
- Nov 21, 2021
- 3 min
Back on track - Rediscovering the joy of dancing flamenco
Thanks to the opportunity given by Peña Flamenca de Londres, I’m hopefully back on track to perform flamenco again.
Yumi La Blanca
- Nov 14, 2021
- 2 min
Un poquito de flamencology 7 - Tangos o Cantes del Piyayo
Usually known as ‘Tangos de Málaga’, it’s not simply from Málaga, not simply Tangos. The palo created by El Piyayo is so rich in culture.
Yumi La Blanca
- Nov 7, 2021
- 2 min
The centenary celebration of Antonio El Bailarín
Celebrating the centenary of the iconic figure of Spanish Dance, Antonio Ruiz Soler, aka Antonio El Bailarín.
Yumi La Blanca
- Oct 31, 2021
- 2 min
Hidden Andalusia in Barcelona - Los Juanele and the culture of Sevillanas
During our first holiday after the pandemic, we revisited Los Juanele, a hidden flamenco gem in Barcelona.
Yumi La Blanca
- Oct 24, 2021
- 2 min
Reminiscing the Spanish flavour - Pasodoble music (2)
Although Pasodoble can be danced to other music, we would prefer to have Spanish flavour in its music too.
Yumi La Blanca
- Oct 17, 2021
- 2 min
Passion for the Spanish stereotype - Pasodoble music (1)
Pasodoble or Paso Doble is a popular style in ballroom dancing and assumed as typical Spanish, but there is more cultural richness in it.
Yumi La Blanca
- Oct 10, 2021
- 2 min
Wearing the weight of Spanish heritage - ‘Hybrida’ at Bow Open Show
Among many inspiring artworks at Bow Open Show, I was particularly fascinated with 'Hybrida', the dress-sculpture on a Spanish theme.
Yumi La Blanca
- Oct 3, 2021
- 2 min
Embracing Rainy Days - ‘La Gata Bajo La Lluvia’ and Flamenco
Rainy days can be inspiring - embracing the song 'La Gata Bajo La Lluvia' and its adaptations in flamenco
Yumi La Blanca
- Sep 26, 2021
- 2 min
At Dawn It Shines - The radiation of ‘Al Alba’ in Spanish Music
Having a historic connection to a specific date of 27th September, ‘Al Alba’ is a supreme song to be adored anytime, anyday.
Yumi La Blanca
- Sep 19, 2021
- 2 min
Illustrators’ Fair returns - the peaceful excitement of a virtual festivity
Illustrators' Fair is back as a virtual event, giving us an opportunity to embrace creativity.
Yumi La Blanca
- Sep 12, 2021
- 3 min
Seeking the joy of dancing flamenco - am I going to perform again?
Do I need to rebuild my motivation to dance in public again, or not...? I'm in the search of finding an answer.
Yumi La Blanca
- Sep 5, 2021
- 3 min
London as a Dancing City - Revitalising the culture at GDIFestival 2021
The diverse creativity at GDIFestival 2021 revitalises the arts and culture in London.
Yumi La Blanca
- Aug 29, 2021
- 3 min
How I’ve come out of near-depression through flamenco, almost
Feeling re-energised by the return of the Peña Flamenca de Londres, lovely memories with Sherrill Wexler, reunion with Gemma de la Cruz.
Yumi La Blanca
- Aug 22, 2021
- 2 min
Inspirations from the guitarist Jorge Bravo
As the Peña Flamenca de Londres finally welcomes back live audiences, I'll share a brief memoir of the guitarist Jorge Bravo.
Yumi La Blanca
- Aug 15, 2021
- 2 min
Reimagined story, reimagined cinema - ‘Josee, the Tiger and the Fish’
The celebrated rediscovery of our cinema-going culture with the beautiful animation film 'Josee, the Tiger and the Fish'.
Yumi La Blanca
- Aug 8, 2021
- 2 min
Relaxation through theatrical excitement - Visiting The Theatre Cafe with fresh eyes
The excitement and relaxation at the Theatre Cafe can provide a good reinitiation to recover our theatre-going culture.