MUSICIAN Archives - Atlantic Flamenco

A Flamenco Celebration 2025

A Flamenco Celebration Photo Gallery and Acknowledgements brought together music, dance, learning, and community at the Halifax Central Library. We’re pleased to share a selection of highlights from this special event. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our audiences for

Between Shores

Between Shores Tales Woven Within Flamenco Between Shores Artists About Flamenco Flamenco is an evolving art form, continuously influenced by new cultures and genres. Between Shores pushes the boundaries of traditional flamenco, fostering its growth in a contemporary, multicultural Canadian

Andy Webster

Andy Webster (Guitarist) Originally from Lanarkshire, Scotland, Andy Webster is a gifted musician and singer who captivates audiences with his unique interpretations of traditional Scottish songs and tunes. Extensively trained in traditional, contemporary, classical, and flamenco styles, Andy’s skill on

Ellen Gibling

Ellen Gibling (Dancer & Musician) Ellen began dancing flamenco in K'jipuktuk/Halifax as a teenager with Eveline Benais, and continued her studies in Quebec with Sarah Vincent at the Académie Flamenca de Montréal. Since returning to the east coast, Ellen has

Our Singers – Joyce Saunders

A chance meeting through mutual friends brought Joyce into our flamenco fold. Now over a decade later, Joyce is a mainstay of the Maria Osende Flamenco Company and has established herself as a talented flamenco singer (cantaora). Her

Bob Sutherby

Originally an electric guitarist, Bob’s 20-year musical career has seen him involved with many bands and many styles including rock, blues, and jazz. In 1996, he made a radical change by entering the world of flamenco. After forming El Viento Flamenco with dancer Evelyne Benais, the group gained immediate popularity and soon expanded, adding voice and percussion.

José Vega

José Vega’s passion for flamenco began 20 years ago in his hometown of Cadiz, Spain. An accomplished guitarist and a powerful expressionist, Jose has performed in the most prestigious peñas and tablaos in Spain, including Peña la Perla de Cadiz, Tablao Cordobes(Barcelona) and Casa Patas (Madrid).

Ian McMillan

Ian began drumming at the age of 12 in symphonic style drumming capturing many solo and drumcorps titles / awards on the Maritime and North American circuits including Champion Supreme on numerous occasions and the 2000 North American Championships. In 1994, Ian widened his focus to cuban, west african, middle eastern, and brazilian percussion.