🎙️ Familia Flamenca Podcast #3 – Flamenco in the USA: Andreana Cortes & the Heredia Legacy

Flamenco in the USA is real — and Andreana Cortez is living proof of it.

🎸 Welcome to Familia Flamenca Podcast episode #3! In this emotional and inspiring conversation, we talk with Andreana Cortez, artistic director of the Colorado Institute of Flamenco.

She shares how her flamenco legacy began over a century ago in Los Angeles, with her grandfather arriving from Granada — and how today, she carries the torch of flamenco in the United States.

🎤 Topics we explore:
- How Andreana learned guitar, dance, and singing from her family
- The legacy of the Heredia family in American flamenco
- What "duende" really is — and why it's hard to explain
- How to start learning flamenco when you're far from Spain
- Why *community* is the most powerful tool for flamenco growth

🌐 Learn more about Andreana's work: https://www.cifdenver.org

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Episode Chapters:

00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Meet Andreana Cortez
01:00 - Her Flamenco Family Legacy
05:00 - Learning Guitar, Dance & Cante
10:00 - Life in Minneapolis Flamenco Scene
15:00 - Creating a Flamenco Community
20:00 - What Is Duende?
28:00 - The Importance of the "Letra"
34:00 - How to Start Learning Flamenco
40:00 - The Role of Community & Mentors
45:00 - Final Thoughts & Announcements

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