2005 Travel News ArchiveTravel

Misa Flamenca – Los Gitanos Cantan a Dios

Gypsies singing to God, or a Flamenco Mass will be presented at Plaza de Espana in front of the Columbus Alcazar in the Colonial City. Not to be missed, this is scheduled for the evening of Saturday, 23 July. This is one of the most applauded Spanish cultural events. It is a production of Fundacion Frontera Inc. 14 Spanish artists, plus a choir of 20 Dominican voices members of the National Choir will perform. Written by Tito Losada, the Misa Flamenca is described as a fusion of religious text with Spanish flamenco music, in an awakening of passion, love and drama. The event is backed by the City of Santo Domingo, the Cultural Center of Spain (CCE) and the Agencia Espanola de Cooperacion Internacional, and the Club de Lectores del Listin Diario. Admission is free.