The Val Ramos Flamenco Ensemble is the premier Flamenco fusion group in the United States. Established in 1994, the group features the unique talents of VAL RAMOS (lead Flamenco guitarist), JOSE R. RAMOS (Flamenco guitarist), GONZALO CORTES (flutist), CARLOS HERNANDEZ CHAVEZ (bassist), JOSE BERRIOS (percussionist), and MATT MOADEL (cajon player/percussionist), with special guest ALFONSO CID (the talented Flamenco singer from Sevilla, Spain) and JULISSA CADENILLAS (dancer

Hailed as "the best of classical Flamenco brought to modern standards" (Rootsworld.com), "a hidden treasure of the Flamenco world in the Americas...superb musicianship.." (Flamenco Connection), and "simply brilliant" (Flamenco Buzz.com) the Val Ramos Flamenco Ensemble represents the best of contemporary Flamenco music, song, and dance.

This concert will be followed by a short workshop on Flamenco dance.

6 PM, FREE, Peskeomskut Park, Avenue A + 6th Street, Turners Falls, MA

Brought to you by the collaborative efforts of Turners Falls RiverCulture, Montague Parks and Recreation, New England Foundation for the Arts, The Brick House + Montague Catholic Social Ministries.