"The first step to being political in flamenco is being outside of what’s expected of you and breaking it."
Carmen Kobayashi, Student, Part 2
"If I have the chance and have the right connections, I’d like to be a bridge between Spain and Japan. For example, I’d like to bring people from Spain that I work with as a singer and bring groups to Japan. I want to help Japanese people learn more about flamenco."
Carmen Kobayashi, Student, Part 1
"Everyday is a fight with myself. I’m fighting my fears. Flamenco helps me."