EP 11 India in Spain

Strolling on the beautiful, stone-engraved streets of Marbella in Southern Spain, I never imagined I'd discover so much of India. It all began with the revelation that Flamenco, the eloquently powerful dance from Andalusia, Spain, has a surprising link to India.  This discovery led me to Asami, a single mom of two and an incredible Flamenco dancer.As I delved into the Flamenco-India connection with Asami, I was inspired by her journey – a Japanese woman teaching and performing Flamenco in Marbella. Sometimes, the place of birth doesn't ensure a feeling of belonging.  My quest continued with Pedro Gonzales, a Flamenco teacher at Aloha College in Malaga, Spain. Watching his group perform, the unmistakable influence of Indian dance forms in Flamenco became apparent. Flamenco runs in Pedro's family. Despite his many pursuits, it's through Flamenco that he feels he gets his "Soul Salary." This India connection in Spain didn't stop at Flamenco. While wandering these charming streets of Marbella, I met a few more fascinating individuals like Emanuela and Simon, each with unique connections to India.  Emanuela sources her clothes from the capital of India, New Delhi, and designs them in Italian style, reflecting her origins. She sells these outfits in Marbella.  Simon, on the other hand, travels three times a year to buy furniture directly from artisans in Rajasthan, India. His shop sits at the top of the posh Puerto Banus area of Marbella, overlooking the mountains and surrounded by restaurants. If human spirit and stories intrigue you, this is the episode for you. Come, listen in and unravel the enchanting tales of Marbella's streets, where the echoes of India intertwine with the rhythms of Flamenco. FOR AUDIO SMART LINK OF THE PODCASThttps://link.chtbl.com/IndiaaStoryintheMaking FOR VIDEO YOU TUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtsO0rV1Z77AZRRT30WTOuw LOVEENA'S SOCIAL MEDIA  TWITTERhttp://www.twitter.com/loveenatandon  LINKEDIN linkedin.com/in/loveenatandon   INSTAGRAM https://instagram.com/loveenatandonofficial?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==  TIK TOK https://www.tiktok.com/@loveenatandon?_t=8iEOX5p1s6C&_r=1  TO CONNECT WITH ASAMI - Also teaches Flamenco online  and travels worldwide to perform. https://www.instagram.com/asamiflamenco?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==  YouTube : https://youtube.com/@asamiflamenco?si=V45DX46n-MydVxKN  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/asamiikedapage  TO CONNECT WITH PEDRO GONZALEZ http://linkedin.com/in/pedro-gonzalez-b1a84a96 TO CONNECT WITH - EMANUELA RENZI: https://www.instagram.com/p/C3cVO_btzZb/?igsh=NjZiM2M3MzIxNA==  Email: [email protected] #IndiaStory #PodcastGuests #GlobalConnections #IndiaAStoryintheMaking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices