Buika 

Event Details

WHEN: Saturday, November 17th at 8:00pm WHERE: Luckman Theatre 5151 State University Dr Los Angeles, CA 90032 Venue Website HOOD: Lincoln Heights

COST: $30-$50 AGE: All ages MORE INFO:

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Event Description

CRITICALLY LAUDED SPANISH SUPERSTAR BUIKA MAKES HER ILLUSTRIOUS RETURN TO L.A., ONLY AT THE LUCKMAN

Who: BUIKA

LOS ANGELES – Hailed as the “flamenco queen” by the New York Post, Latin Grammy-nominated artist Concha Buika makes her triumphant return to the US. Buika is the daughter of political refugees from Equatorial Guinea and grew up in a Romani neighborhood on the Spanish island of Mallorca. She found a second home among the community of Gypsy families, finding flamenco’s individualistic spirit as a path to self-acceptance. Buika has since emerged as a true innovator, a must-see artist among jazz aficionados.

For Buika, flamenco was an open door, “It’s not just about music, it’s a way of life. It’s about not running away from yourself. Some people sing about what they would like to happen or would like to be, but in the copla and el cante, we confront who we are, with all our fears and all our defects. In the United States there’s also a great tradition like this: it’s called the blues.” Creating a fusion with flamenco, jazz, soul, and dance rhythms, Buika has become an international sensation.

“Her voice has an intensity and a power that’s hard to define,” says NPR. Buika’s voice is piercingly unique and echoes the rich and passionate influences of her upbringing. The New York Times calls her blend of flamenco, jazz, soul, and blues, “luminous…magnificent…superb!”

TICKET INFO: Tickets for all events are on sale now and are available on Ticketmaster and via the Luckman Box Office at 323-343-6600.