DAVID PALOMAR IN CONCERT

Years ago, the cante p'atrás flamenco in the background as accompaniment to dancers on stage) served as a refuge for many cantaores(singers) during the early days of their professional careers. This is still true to some extent, but there is also a new generation that is creating a niche for itself as cantaores p'adelante (singers who are the main performers on stage). For David Palomar, singing to accompany dancers has helped him hone his sense of rhythm, improve his skills and prepare to perform cante (flamenco singing), as it forces him to study every day. According to Palomar, "singing for dancers is a basic training course that everyone should take."