Family Day Flamenco Performance

Enjoy a phenomenal flamenco performance from two of BC's premier flamenco musicians, Gareth Owen and Veronica Maguire, in Clifford Carl Hall on the ground floor of the museum this Family Day. 

Gareth Owen “El Cobre” - guitaris

Gareth Own is a world-class flamenco guitarist based in Victoria, B.C. He has shared the stage with international flamenco guitarists Jesus Álvarez and Gaspar Rodriguez Roman, and has accompanied many international artists from Spain & United States including collaborations with Canadian artists. Gareth has recorded two albums, Gareth Owen Flamenco Guitar and El Cobre. He has also appeared on Alma de España’s CD, Flamenco Live. His third CD is currently in production. He has performed solo concerts in Calgary, Victoria and Haida Gwaii, as well as flamenco tablao performances in Vancouver’s Chai Lounge & Kino, and in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, Tablao El Laga. He has performed in both Toronto and Vancouver International Flamenco Festivals, Dawson City Music Festival, Victoria Flamenco Festival including flamenco productions Café de Chinitas in Vancouver, and Alma de España’s Recuerdos and Pasajes in Victoria. In 2015, Gareth performed a solo concert with guest artist from Spain, Coral de los Reyes, and in 2017, he performed in Maria Bermudez’s Sonidos Gitanos Convivencia at El Portal Theatre in Los Angeles. In 2021, Gareth performed in a short flamenco film for the Victoria Virtual Flamenco Festival and the stage production of Alma de España’s Familia live for the Vancouver International Flamenco Festival.  Currently, Gareth is a regular performer for the Flamenco Tablao at The Mint.

Veronica “Vero” Maguire, flamenco singer

In a career spanning over 50 years as singer/dancer/choreographer, Veronica has performed in the Vancouver International Flamenco Festival, Dawson City Music Festival, the Victoria Flamenco Festival, the Vancouver and Victoria Fringe Festival, the Victoria Symphony, as well as performances throughout Canada. She has shared the stage in Canada with North American and Spanish international flamenco artists. Her longest artistic partnership was with her late husband and acclaimed guitarist, Harry Owen.   As singer, she has always been drawn to the emotional sounds and musical tonalities of flamenco cante (singing). After several trips to Spain studying with the masters, she performs with a deep commitment and respect for all cante styles.  Her connection with Jerez de la Frontera in Spain will always be a touchstone for continued growth and inspiration. Veronica continues to be active in the community teaching, performing, directing and staging world-class productions. Her current project is coordinating an ongoing Flamenco Tablao in Victoria, a different show each month featuring a roster of flamenco singers, dancers and musicians.

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Alexandra Weaver
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