Yesterday, August 5, 2012, Dorantes presented the show “Open-Piano” with Pastora Galván and Joaquín Grilo in the Festival Festival de las Minas de la Unión (Murcia – Spain) to the delight of his audience. Dorantes comes from one of the … Continue reading
The International Flamenco Festival “Viva España!” is being held these days in Moscow. Sponsored by the Ministry of Culture of Russia with the support of the Embassy of Spain in Russia, invite the most outstanding artists of Flamenco. The event … Continue reading
2 through July 7 will be held in Paris, France, the 24th Edition of the Flamenco. This time the Sevillian dancer Manuela Carrasco will be the guest of honor. The festival will be inaugurated on July 2 with a performance by Ballet Flamencode Andalucía with the piece “Metaphor” and the special collaboration of PastoraGalván and Rocío Molina. Day 3 will act the singer Rosario Guerrero “The Tremendita” and the … Continue reading
On 12th May the singer Miguel Poveda will present his latest work “ArteSano” in the Flamenco Arts Festival XXIX of Catalonia. The Festival will take place in Cornella between May 4 and June 3. Within its broad program highlights the … Continue reading
The cantaor Miguel Poveda (Barcelona 1973) has released his most awaited album “ArteSano”. This new album, the ninth in his career, features 13 tracks that span all of the flamenco “palos”. For this album Poveda has surrounded himself with the … Continue reading
Chambao will release their new album “Chambao” on 8 May, following the release of the first single, “Lo mejor para ti”. For this new album Chambao have worked in collaboration with musicians such as Carles Benavent, Chucho Valdés and Josemi … Continue reading
Before the imminent release of “Flamenco, flamenco” we offer you images of the shoot of an essential film for flamenco lovers. Shot by Carlos Saura in late 2009 at the Pabellón del Futuro of the Expo92 on the island of La Cartuja in Seville (Spain) this film features young talents of flamenco such as Sara Baras, Eva Yerbabuena, Rocío Molina, Israel Galván, Arcángel, Miguel Poveda, Niña Pastori, Estrella Morente, Farruquito, Rafael Estévez, Nani Paños, Dorantes, Diego Amador, Diego del Morao, Montse Cortés, José Valencia and Jesús Méndez, and veteran masters such as Paco de Lucía, Manolo Sanlúcar, Tomatito and José Mercé. Continue reading
When the grim reaper called at Enrique Morente’s door the cantaor from Cadiz he was putting the finishing touches to a series of recordings for the film "Morente" by Emilio Borrachina, to premiere as part of the Málaga Film Festival held on 31 March. On the film, recorded months before his death, Morente performs what would turn out to be his last song: A cover of "El Ángel Caído" by Antonio Vega. The recording took place at the SGAE studios the day before he was admitted to hospital for an operation that would end his life. The video of this track will be broadcast as part of the "Para todos la 2" program on TVE2. Continue reading
When it comes to choosing your dance shoes, three things are indispensable: they must be comfortable, resistant and of good quality. If they are custom-made using traditional craft methods, these three conditions are guaranteed, because the shoe adapts perfectly to your foot and, furthermore, you are the one who chooses details that are as important as the height and shape of the heel. All they need is a little bit of care, and the shoes will last for a long time. Visit our shoe store Continue reading
Castanets are a percussion instrument that is several centuries old and which, as time passed, has become typical of Spanish folklore. In Andalusia, they are known as “palillos” and are used in dances that are not entirely flamenco, such as sevillanas and fandangos. They are usually made of hard woods, although new materials like pressed canvas or fibreglass have appeared recently. To play them, the castanet’s string must be wrapped around the thumb, and they must be played using the remaining fingers. The correct size depends on the dimensions of the hand of the person using them; women generally use size 6 castanets, and men tend to use size 8. Continue reading
Things are turning ugly for Farruquito. He may be sent to prison, which makes it unlikely that the bailaor (flamenco dancer) may step onto the stage for the shows that are scheduled for the next few months. He postponed his performance on 4 May in the Kursaal in San Sebastián, as a result of the nervous strain that he experienced in the places where he has performed since it became known that he ran over a passer-by in Seville, killing him, before fleeing. Now the Seville prosecutors’ office has demanded the bailaor’s inconditional arrest. Continue reading
The first week of the 6th Suma Flamenca has been held at the Teatros del Canal. Featuring performers such as Estrella Morente, who opened the event on 9 June, the dancer Rocío Molina, guitar player Niño Josele and cantaor Diego el Cigala. The latter two shared a stage as part of the Flamenco en la Frontera cycle, with performers from other music styles such as the Hungarian singer Márta Sebestyén (Niño Josele) and the Romanian gypsies Fanfare Shavale (Diego el Cigala). Outside the Teatros del Canal one of the highlights of the opening of the Suma Flamenca 2011 has been, without a doubt, the performance by the bailaor Israel Galván at the Casa Patas tablao. Continue reading
The French government has decided to award Enrique Morente the Legion of Honor for his ‘exceptional career’ to the flamenco performer who passed away a few days before turning 68. The honor was bestowed on his family at an official ceremony at the French embassy on 31 April, are a testimony to the admiration of the French people to this universal talent, according to a press release issued by the French institute. Continue reading
The cantaor Enrique Morente, who passed away nearly six months ago, received on the night of the 18 May a heartfelt tribute in the voice of his daughter Estrella Morente, accompanied on piano by Michael Nyman, at the 6th National Music Awards that have focused on flamenco with the main winners of the musical years picking up their awards. The cantaora performed after Teddy Bautista, the chairman of SGAE, handed her the award to best flamenco album, that she picked up in her father’s name for the album Morente + Flamenco. Continue reading
"Las pequeñas cosas" by Josemi Carmona features flamenco from the past and the present (special guest collaborations with Paco de Lucía, Manuel Carrasco, el Bandolero, Piraña…). With none other than Dave Holland playing double bass one track , international stars such as Jorge Drexler and Alex Cuba, or pop, electronic and hip-hop stars such as Bugge Wesseltoft arranging strings, playing piano a "sintes" from Norway, Oxmo Puccino from France. This video features them all speaking of their collaborations on Josemi’s first solo album. Continue reading
From the outset of ‘La orilla de mi pelo’ you can hear there’s been a change. The song begins with the chorus, with Niña Pastori’s voice, flamenco chorus with a lively rhythm, something new for the performer who in the past has built in flamenco guitar and on this occasion has gone for acoustic and electric guitars. The video is shot in New York and is directed by Rubén Martín.
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The eighth Universidad music festival, to be held the coming 15 May in Madrid, will pay tribute to the music producer Mario Pacheco, fundamental to flamenco and discoverer of Pepe Habichuela, José el Francés, el Negri or the band Ketama. The tribute to Mario Pacheco will be held between 18.00 and 20.00 and will feature performers close to the producer, such as Pepe Habichuela, Teo Cardalda, los Carmona, el Negri and G3, the group made up of Tomasito, Muchachito and Canijo de Jerez. Continue reading
The bailaor from Seville Juan Manuel Fernández Montoya "Farruquito" (1982) will make his stage comeback "big time" with "Baile flamenco", which will open on 12 September at the Teatro Compac Gran Vía in Madrid. He will then go on to tour Japan, China, USA, France and Holland, as well as the whole of Spain. Although Farruquito, after his stint in prison, had already performed in Majorca, Seville and Barcelona with his show "Puro" they were, according to sources close to him, of isolated performances. Continue reading
Like every year the traditional "alumbrao" (lighting) will kick off the 2011 Feria de Abril. After which will follow 6 days of festivities, sevillanas, tapas, bullfights, and horses and carriages that have made this Andalusian festivity famous around the world with its colour and flamenco flavour. Continue reading
The festival will be held from the 3rd to 14th of July. This year stands out due to the importance given to classical guitar, the event will open on the 3rd July with the premiere of Tomás Marco’s Concierto de … Continue reading
