Flamenco?

Our first plan that didn't quite work out as planned....Last night we headed to the Castillo de Santa Catalina to enjoy some music within the castle walls, bathed by the final rays of the day's sun.  A large crowd had gathered and waited expectantly, while a young Spaniard spun records of loud dance music.  Perhaps many of them too were looking at the stage, wondering how the music, advertised as flamenco, could possibly be played on those modern-looking instruments.  Not a flamenco guitar nor a rickety chair in sight.  Only a Gibson electric guitar, drum kit, and modern keyboard synthesizer. 

Well, the answer to this doubt and concern is easy.  The fellows who came up on stage just didn't play flamenco at all, and I think that they probably learned a valuable lesson in marketing, which probably set in just as everyone was leaving -- Lying about your "product" may attract plenty of audience, but once they all realize that they've been had, they'll revolt.  In this case, the revolt consisted of all of us (and many others) leaving within fifteen minutes of the music's beginning. Let me be the first to tell you that elevator jazz is not flamenco.  Enjoy the last photo below--it'll give you a feel for what the music sounded like. 

Still, we did all very much enjoy the sunset, and the castle and ambiance were beautiful, so not all was lost.  We'll just hope for better music next time.