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November 4, 2002 Anglada invited to accompany Flamenco class University of New Mexico freshman Ricardo Anglada says he is fortunate to be doing something that allows him to express his musical talents. Anglada, a music theory/composition major, was invited by Eva Encinias-Sandoval, associate professor in Theatre and Dance and flamenco dance instructor, to accompany the advanced flamenco dance class with his guitar this semester at UNM. “It is an honor to be have been invited,” Anglada says. “It gives me a chance to practice and learn more.” Anglada also plays the electric guitar and music including rock, heavy metal and the blues, but, he says his passion is in flamenco music. “I play from ‘El Duende’ (the spirit) in me,” he says, adding that flamenco music has consumed his music player. “I listen to it constantly and so does my entire family.” His girlfriend, Carissa, is studying flamenco dance in Santa Fe and the two plan to perform as they grow together. Anglada says, even though flamenco music is not part of his culture —he is not from Spain— he plans to visit the country to learn more about the music and its origins. “I feel real comfortable where I am but I want to learn more,” he says. “There are some tough critics and I get a lot of advice from them.” Anglada has learned from some of the top flamenco guitar instructors including Chuscales, Pedro Cortes, Antonio Andrade and other fellow flamenco guitarists. Anglada has taken several guitar classes and has been a participant in the Maria Benitez workshop and in the Flamenco Festival at UNM. Anglada is enrolled at UNM-Los Alamos branch campus and takes classes at UNM main campus. He also serves as the runner for UNM-Los Alamos and comes to Albuquerque twice a week to bring campus mail and to run errands for the branch. He was born and raised in Taos and currently resides in Nambe. He graduated from Pojoaque High School last May. His parents are Rick and Charlene Anglada and has one brother, Pablo, and sister Nicole. His grandparents live in the Taos area. Anglada considers becoming a music teacher. He said the hours would be perfect to continue performing at night and on weekends. He plays lead guitar for “Cultura,” a band based in Española. He also performs at various venues in northern New Mexico. In addition, he teaches guitar to other aspiring musicians. His talent is dedicated to God, Vicente Amigo, Camarón, and all the people he loves. Anglada says he is grateful that UNM offers students the chance to earn a degree in music. The UNM Dance Program is the only program in the United States to offer a fully developed curriculum in flamenco dance. Students may focus, through departmental advisement, on the art of flamenco while fulfilling bachelor degree requirements. Students who choose the flamenco focus are advised to participate for two summers in the annual Flamenco Festival. ###

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