08/09/2026
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💃Experience an authentic Flamenco guitar performance and workshop at Matamata Library!💃
On Tuesday 22 September from 7.30pm, we'll be joined by Ian El Kiwi who will be offering an exciting Flamenco guitar performance alongside an explanation of the genre and its importance to Spanish culture. This workshop is part of CulturaFest - Matamata's first multicultural festival and there is no cost to attend.
Read more about Ian below!
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Ian El Kiwi is a New Zealand flamenco guitarist who has been playing flamenco for over ten years. He spent 20 years living in Argentina, where he developed his connection with Latin American and Spanish culture and began his journey into flamenco guitar.
Ian is passionate about traditional flamenco and its rhythms, techniques and cultural roots. His repertoire includes a rich variety of signature melodies from greats such as Paco de Lucia, Tomatito, Moraito Chico and Paco Cepero.
Alongside performing, Ian teaches flamenco guitar and runs workshops introducing people to the music, rhythms and culture of flamenco. He has presented workshops at schools and community events around New Zealand, bringing the distinctive sound and traditions of flamenco to new audiences.
