I met Jerho (from UK) and Ruben in Spain, in the working-class neighbourhoods on the outskirts of Barcelona. They are a flamenco duo who opened their doors to me, allowing me access behind the scenes.
They… She allowed me to document their daily lives, their passions, their questions, their doubts, their art… In short, their lives. Flamenco Queer is a group of friends united by their love for flamenco, where each one passionately expresses a poignant aspect of their life through singing, guitar, or dance. Passion drives everything: the choice of costumes, songs, staging—the fire is everywhere. For an art form that embodies tradition, this flamenco group brings a striking breath of fresh air. They advocate for tragic love, sublimate friendship, and carry the Queer movement through this art. “Somos malas en una historia mal contada”; understanding: “if we are looked down upon, it’s because the story has been poorly told,” Ruben often says at the end of each performance. This reportage will therefore attempt to tell this story correctly.
