Global Notes: Ensemble Español

Global Notes: Ensemble Español

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Ensemble Español’s “Flamenco Passion” concerts are now in their 40th year. The Skokie concerts feature live music, classes and lectures. 


On this week’s Global Notes we get a preview performance from Irma Suarez Ruiz, artistic director of Ensemble Espanol and guitarist Paco Fonta. Radio M and Morning Shift host Tony Sarabia and Jorge Perez, executive director of “Flamenco Passion” also join us to talk about the history of the concerts and Spanish dance and culture.