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Documental about Joaquín José Vargas Soto 'El Cojo tiene Castañas'
Paco Roji premieres a documentary about "El Cojo de Málaga" on its 140th anniversary.
20th Grammy Awards
The 20th Grammy Awards, finally, include the Best Flamenco Music Album category
20th Grammy Awards
The first news of the 20th annual Latin Grammy ceremony announced the suspension of the category of Best Flamenco Music Album. Unexpected news and a setback for the " Jondo" art that lost its representation in these important awards. In addition, it was the first time that this happened in the 20-year history of these prestigious Latin music awards.
The reason alleged was that not enough candidacies had been presented, taking into account that the minimum is 25.
But the reality is now totally different, there are already more than 25 candidates necessary to maintain the category, and all this, thanks to the promotional work begun by the SGAE and its Foundation, has enabled flamenco to recover its specific award at the Latin Grammy
Documental about Israel Fernández
"Canto porque tengo que vivir", a documental about Israel Fernández
"Canto porque tengo que vivir"
See the light "Canto porque tengo que vivir", a documental by Santiago Moga Perpén and Carlos Reverte about Israel Fernández, which collects, according to the promotional note, "the most intimate version of the young artist." The film, just finished, has just entered the distribution phase (Freak Agency), so it will cover the festival circuit for a year and then go on to digital platforms.
The singer from Toledo, one of the most outstanding in the current scene, will soon publish his new album, ‘Amor’, together with Diego del Morao. "All his musical talent hides behind a being with an overflowing charisma and infinite sensitivity to life and his environment," reads the note, which continues: "This overwhelming personality both musically and humanly is what he called the attention of the filmmaker Santiago Moga Perpén ".
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Diego el Cigala: "Mexican music moves my insides"
Diego el Cigala: "Mexican music moves my insides"
Diego el Cigala
To the publication of his tenth album, he adds the revival of his concerts, more than eleven in the coming days.
It does not seem that the confinement did Diego the Cigala badly. Just as a joker as always and with a personalized mask with the famous slogan «Back!» ("With the coronavirus, it is necessary to say all the time about" Atrás! ”To anyone who comes near»), the singer from Madrid returns with more enthusiasm than ever. To the publication of his tenth album («Cigala sings to Mexico») The reactivation of concerts is added, more than 11 in the coming days, and even a little-known facet in him, that of a teacher in a «master class».
“Manolo Soler” 2020 Flamenco Dance Competition
The “Manolo Soler” 2020 Flamenco Dance Competition has the winners
“Manolo Soler” 2020 Flamenco Dance Competition
Granadian Irene Rueda takes first prize, followed by Japanese Haruna Kubota and Sevillian Lucía Fernández who took second and third place respectively.
The Cristina Heeren Foundation in collaboration with Acciona has put an end to their Flamenco Talent 2020 Contests, the last meeting of which was held on Tuesday, July 21st, where the winners of the "Manolo Soler" dance competition were chosen.
If there is something that has marked the IVth edition of the Flamenco Dance Competition in addition to the Covid-19 that has forced certain security and health measures to be taken, it has been the internationalization of the contest by participating different artists from countries in Europe, Asia, and America even reaching the final phase with participants from France, Japan, and Spain.
Max Audience Award 2020
Manuel Liñán Company "Live!" receives the Max Audience Award 2020
Compañía Manuel Liñán
The award will be presented on September 7th at the Max Awards for Performing Arts XXIII edition.
As every year, the Max Awards for the Performing Arts present their winners. In 2020 the XXIII edition, the award has gone to the Manuel Liñan Company show "¡Viva!”.
The man from Granada has choreographed, directed, and also this work that starts from the most intimate memory of his childhood with the cry for freedom of transformation. This is a special distinction that joins the Max Awards for Honor and Max for Social Character, as well as the 19 categories that make up this contest.
Sara Carnero in "Flamenco para enmarcar"
Sara Carnero and her show delight "Flamenco para enmarcar"
Sara Carnero
‘Flamenco para enmarcar’. Dance: Sara Carnero and Bastián Jiménez. Cante: Alfredo Tejada and Chato de Vélez. Guitar: Curro de María. In Málaga - Provincial Cultural Center María Victoria Atencia. Next Friday, July 18th, 2020.
The niece of La Lupi, a great dancer and dance teacher at the Flamenco School of the Provincial Federation of Peñas de Málaga, was very well supported by two main cantaores, Alfredo Tejada and Chato de Vélez, and Curro de María to the Guitar.
Accompaniment Guitar Flamenco Talent Competition 2020
Manuel Herrera, 1st Prize in the Accompaniment Guitar Flamenco Talent Competition 2020
Manuel Herrera
The Second and the third prize fall on the Jerez-born Manuel Heredia and the Almería-born Antonio García, respectively.
The Flamenco Talent Contests of the Cristina Heeren Foundation with the collaboration of Acciona, celebrate their end these days. Last Thursday, July 16, it was the turn of the Accompaniment Guitar.
Precisely, in this 2020 there has been a historic edition, since it was the first time that there was a female guitarist in the final while two of the youngest participants of the contest have taken the stage.
The jury, after the performance of the finalists, decided to award the first prize to the Sevillian of San José de la Rinconada, Manuel Herrera (2003), an award of 1,400 euros. Herrera collected this award from Rafael Riqueni, and that in previous editions they have taken the Murcian Blas Martínez, the Huelva-born Martín Fayos "Niño Martín” and the Cordovan Juan José León Canalejo.
In his performance in the final, the winner was accompanied by Vicente Gelo on cante and Beatriz Rivero on dance.
Blanca del Rey: The importance of the Tablao
Blanca del Rey: «In the tablao we can see our hair right away»
Blanca del Rey
"Without them, the development of flamenco is not understood," says the Cordoba dancer.
Blanca del Rey, the bailaora who made the shawl her dance partner and who turned her soleá into a genre of her own, has broken many shoes in the woods of the tablaos - fundamentally, in the Corral de la Morería, who runs alongside with his children, Juan Manuel and Armando - but he has also worn many heels in the most important theaters in the world. Therefore, she knows what she is talking about when she assures that «for a flamenco artist it is essential to go through a tablao; the artists themselves know this. And I'm not the only one to say it, great artists say it, like Antonio Gades. If an artist doesn't fall in love in a tablao, turn it off and let's go. In the tablao you see your hair very soon ».
Naranjito de Triana Flamenco Singing Talent Competition
Manuel de Cantarote wins the Naranjito de Triana Flamenco Singing Talent Competition
Manuel de Cantarote
Flamenco On Fire 2020
We know the first artists of Flamenco On Fire 2020
Miguel Poveda
Miguel Poveda, Vicente Amigo, Pitingo, Farruquito, Remedios Amaya, Chano Domínguez, Carmona, Serrano, Barrueta, are some of the artists of the Festival's Great Concerts.
In the absence of knowing the complete artistic list, as well as its activities, so far we know that Flamenco On Fire 2020 will begin on August 26th in Tudela with Miguel Poveda who will present at the Gaztambide Theater at 9:30 p.m., a show in which part of the flamenco roots to display all its musical diversity.
Israel Fernández and Diego del Morao present ‘El anhelo‘
Israel Fernández and Diego del Morao present ‘El anhelo‘, a preview single from their new joint album ‘Amor‘.
Flamenco On Fire 2020
Flamenco On Fire 2020 poster
Flamenco On Fire 2020
Óscar Mariné is the author of the image announcing the festival in which Sabicas is honored on the 30th anniversary of his death.
Flamenco On Fire, a festival to be held in Navarra between 26th-30th August , has released the poster and image of its VII edition.
It is a work created by Óscar Mariné, designer, illustrator, typographer, and artist, of international reference who received the National Design Award in 2010 in recognition of his long career. Mariné is part of the Spanish cultural history, to which he has contributed iconic posters for films such as "All about my mother", to album covers for musicians such as Tomatito's, among others.
Lámpara Minera 2020
We already know the cover of the magazine "Lámpara Minera 2020"
Carmen Cantabella Ilustration
It is an illustration by Carmen Cantabella inspired by the Israeli guitarist Noa Drezner.
Every year, the Fundación Cante de las Minas publishes its "Lampara Minera" magazine on the occasion of its festival. This 2020 will be a digital magazine.
In the special contents of the header "Lampara Minera 2020" we find photographs from previous editions and collaborations that offer different perspectives and images about flamenco, La Unión, and also its festival.
El Pele, El Granaíno and Diego del Morao, in the Alcázar´s Gardens of Córdoba.
El Pele, El Granaíno and Diego del Morao, in the Alcázar´s Gardens of Córdoba.
Alcázar´s Gardens of Córdoba
El Pele, Pedro El Granaíno and Diego del Morao head the "Noches de Flamenco" series at the Alcázar de Córdoba, organized by the Cordoba City Council's Culture Delegation, during all the Saturdays in August, thus recovering performances that had been suspended by Covid -19 like those framed in "La Noche Blanca del Flamenco".
The flutist Sergio de Lope, who won the "Filón" Prize in La Unión, will open the series, presenting his show ‘Ser de luz’; on August 8th, the day in which local artists Elena Morales will also perform al cante; and José Luis Medina, to the touch.
Marbella Starlite Festival
Mercé, María Jiménez, Pitingo and Ketama join Starlite's flamenco offer
Mercé, María Jiménez, Pitingo and Ketama in Marbella Starlite Festival
The Starlite Festival in Marbella is expanded with more prominent names, such as José Mercé, on July 30th, María Jiménez & Pitingo, on August 8th, and Ketama, on July 29th. Thus they join to Miguel Poveda, Sara Baras, Estrella Morente & El Cigala and India Martínez.
The Marbella festival, which reaches its 9th edition, will take place, as usual, in the Cantera de Nagüeles between July 29th and August 29th. In this case, given the circumstances, with a reduced capacity and complying with the prevention and safety regulations issued by the health authorities.
53th Fosforito Festival in Puente Genil
The Fosforito Festival of Puente Genil will be held with local artists
53th Fosforito Festival in Puente Genil
The LIV Fosforito Festival of Puente Genil will be held, with local artists such as David Pino, current director of the Cátedra de Flamencología de Córdoba, and Julián Estrada, on August 14th at 10 p.m. in the municipal booth of the Fairground for a capacity of 497 people.
Also with Álvaro Martín, Jorge Vílchez and Carmen Cabezas, and the in cante; Jesús Zarrias and Mariano Delgado, on the guitar; the Gamero Brothers, to the palmas; and Rocío Moreno, to the dance. Juan Ortega will act as master of ceremonies.
The fandango Huelva, Property of Cultural Interest
The fandango Huelva, Property of Cultural Interest
The fandango Huelva, Property of Cultural Interest
‘El latido del duende’ Granada city video
Granada boasts a flamenco soul with the video ‘El latido del duende’
"Flamenco para enmarcar" cycle in Málaga
Málaga prepares to celebrate the cycle "Flamenco para enmarcar"
"Flamenco para enmarcar" cycle in Málaga
Malaga bets on flamenco and its artists through a cycle called "Flamenco to frame". An initiative that will bring together more than fifty local artists from all disciplines, singing, dancing, guitar, and cajon.
The initiative organized by the Culture Area of the Malaga Provincial Council will take place on Thursdays and Fridays in July in the auditorium of the María Victoria Atencia Provincial Cultural Center (MVA).
The Granada International Music and Dance Festival hosts the "Gugurumbé, Las Raíces Negras”
The Granada International Music and Dance Festival hosts the absolute premiere of "Gugurumbé, Las Raíces Negras”
“Gugurumbé, Las Raíces Negras”
It is a multidisciplinary work in which Fahmi Alqhai, Accademia Del Piacere Rocío Márquez and Dani de Morón among others participate.
On July 15th, the Granada International Music and Dance Festival will host the absolute premiere of "Gugurumbé, Las Raíces Negras". A work produced by the Festival itself together with the Accademia del Piacere and the Andalusian Agency for Cultural Institutions and Action Cultural Spanish, and created by the avant-garde early music group Accademia del Piacere, together with its director, Fahmi Alqhai, and the choreographer Antonio Ruz.
"Gugurumbé, Las Raíces Negras” has a luxurious cast to bring this show to life. On the one hand, Ruz, who received the National Dance Award in 2018, is in charge of directing the scene and the choreography inspired by flamenco dance in Monica Iglesias and the black American of Ellavled Alcano.
Estrella, Yerbabuena, Liñán, Linares, Arcángel and Marina Heredia, in Lorca and Granada
Estrella, Yerbabuena, Liñán, Linares, Arcángel and Marina Heredia, in Lorca and Granada
Estrella, Liñán, Yerbabuena, Linares, Arcángel y Marina Heredia
Javier Ruibal and Antonio Lizana, concert in Conil
Javier Ruibal and Antonio Lizana come together for a unique concert in Conil
Javier Ruibal and Antonio Lizana
Javier Ruibal and Antonio Lizana will create a joint repertoire for a special night in Conil de la Frontera.
"La Chanca" has five centuries of history, in whose courtyard Conil Fusión 2020 will take place on Saturday, July 11th. At noon, with free admission between 13:00 and 16:00, "Tapa Fusión" will take place, a gastronomic meeting with live music. The event, created by Quimeras Producciones with the City of Conil de la Frontera, will continue from nine o'clock at night when the great concert takes place. Two days before, Javier Ruibal and Antonio Lizana, will arrive in the town of Cádiz to create an unpublished joint repertoire that will be released on the night of 11th July.
