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Chicago, Illinois, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2014 | SELF
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El Payo’s dominating and sexy performance is a hidden treasure of the flamenco world. The best of classical flamenco brought to modern standards with a sophisticated balance. El Payo displays intelligence, crowd appeal, and most importantly a promising passion that pours into their diverse performance.” ~ - Danny Barbarigos, La Tasca Tapas, Arlington Heights Nightlife Review
El Payo’s dominating and sexy performance is a hidden treasure of the flamenco world. The best of classical flamenco brought to modern standards with a sophisticated balance. El Payo displays intelligence, crowd appeal, and most importantly a promising passion that pours into their diverse performance.” ~ - Danny Barbarigos, La Tasca Tapas, Arlington Heights Nightlife Review
El Payo was featured in July on the ABC 7 show "Chicagoing" hosted by Bill Campbell! "El Payo is a fantastic force for positive music and dance. Nuevo Flamenco is alive and well in Chicago thanks to [them]. It was a sincere pleasure having them rock the studio for the taping of my program "Chicagoing with Bill Campbell" on !" - Bill Campbell, ABC 7
El Payo was featured in July on the ABC 7 show "Chicagoing" hosted by Bill Campbell! "El Payo is a fantastic force for positive music and dance. Nuevo Flamenco is alive and well in Chicago thanks to [them]. It was a sincere pleasure having them rock the studio for the taping of my program "Chicagoing with Bill Campbell" on !" - Bill Campbell, ABC 7
Discography
El Payo 2011
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Bio
El Payo is a popular Rumba/Nuevo Flamenco-Fused group based in Chicago celebrating the release of their self-titled debut album. Their members hail from diverse ethnic backrounds including Mexico, Ecuador, Venezuela, Argentina, Italy and the United States. Their distinct sound is infused with elements of rock, salsa, ska, and reggae with unmistakable overtones of the passionate raw energy that is flamenco. Their style derived from tradition Flamenco to modern Latin music. Adding to the visual element, thier shows are usually accompanied by a flamenco dancer.
They have opened up for internationally know artists like Juan Carmona, Pitingo and Lila Downs. They have also appeared on ABCs Chicagoing with Bill Campell. The have performed nationally throughout the country in various venues, festivals and events.
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