In this inspiring conversation, flamenco artist Xianix Barrera shares her 20-year journey of redefining flamenco on her own terms. From founding a school rooted in tradition and transformation to speaking candidly about courage, motherhood, and breaking barriers, Xianix’s work blends deep respect for flamenco’s Spanish origins with bold expressions of feminism and LGBTQ+ identity. She reveals how flamenco has become her vehicle for truth—the mysterious force that arises when art touches the soul—as she opens a path for others to find freedom and authenticity in the art form.
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