Chicago Flamenco Music and Dance Fiesta to Benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of America

El Payo, Chicago's premier Nuevo Flamenco Music and Dance Ensemble, will be hosting a fundraising flamenco concert at Rumba, 351 West Hubbard Street, August 24th, from 7-11 pm. All proceeds will be going to benefit the work of the The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of America.

Chicago, Ill. (PRWEB) July 17, 2005 -- El Payo, Chicago's premier nuevo flamenco music and dance ensemble, will be hosting a fiery flamenco fiesta and concert on August 24th, 2005 at Rumba (351 W. Hubbard Street, Chicago, IL).

This concert marks the first collaborative effort of the flamenco community in Chicago to raise money for a charitable cause, The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of America.

Thanks to fundraising efforts like this and the work of The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of America, the survival rates from blood related cancers have tripled over the last 10 years. Today there is over an 80-85% survival rate. However, there are still some horrific facts. Leukemia is the leading cause of death in children under the age of 15. Every nine minutes, another child or adult is expected to die from leukemia, lymphoma or myeloma. This statistics represent 160 people each day- seven people every hour. Leukemia and lymphoma are the leading fatal cancers in young men under age 39. We need help.

El Payo is the only Rumba/Nuevo Flamenco group of its class in Chicago. Its members come from diverse countries, such as Spain, Mexico, Ecuador, and Colombia. Their distinct sound is influenced by a rich combination of upbeat rumbas, traditional and nuevo flamenco, as well as a repertoire of classic Latin American songs.

El Payo offers something for all the senses. Their dynamic and soulful sound keeps your ears at full attention, while your eyes focus on intense and passionate flamenco dance performances. The group is led by singer David Gonzalez, flamenco singer/dancer Angela Ponzio, flamenco guitarist David Chiriboga, flamenco guitarist Diego Alonso, bass guitarist/flamenco guitarist Tom Kimball, percussionist/drummer Raul Fernandez, dancer/cajón player Edwin Suarez, and master violinist Rami.

According to Danny Barbarigos, Owner and Founder of La Tasca Tapas, El Payos dominating and sexy performance is a hidden treasure of the flamenco world. They represent 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.

El Payo will perform from 8-11 pm. Doors open at 7:00. Cover charge of $15 will go to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of America. The show will include original compositions, traditional and modern pop flamenco, and the debut of original flamenco choreography. There will be martini and sangria specials.

Please join El Payo and the Chicago community in fighting cancer, the flamenco way!

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