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Así Canta Jerez en Navidad: the flamenco Christmas sensation sweeping Spain
Christmas in Andalusia wouldn’t be the same without the sound of a zambomba echoing through whitewashed alleys, without the clapping keeping time under a starry sky, without the voices that rise from deep within to celebrate the birth of the Christ Child. Within this...
Camarón: 75 Years of Legacy – San Fernando and the World Celebrate the Eternal Flamenco Genius
"Año Camarón 2026" kicks off as the most ambitious flamenco tribute ever held, featuring twelve months of concerts, exhibitions, reissues, and cultural activities In 2026, flamenco lovers around the globe will commemorate the 75th anniversary of Camarón de la Isla’s...
Camarón de la Isla: 75 Years Since the Birth of the Singer Who Changed Flamenco History
On December 5, 2025, José Monje Cruz—universally known as Camarón de la Isla—would have turned 75 years old. Born in San Fernando (Cádiz), his raw and luminous voice not only revolutionized flamenco, but also elevated it to new artistic heights. On the anniversary of...
Flamenco Zambombas: Tradition, Celebration, and Andalusian Soul at Christmas
Flamenco zambombas are much more than a Christmas festivity: they are the shared soul of Andalusia during the month of December. In cities like Jerez de la Frontera, Arcos, Cádiz, or Seville, these popular celebrations return each year with strength and emotion, as a...
The Camarón Museum Highlights La Isla’s Guitar Legacy Through a New Exhibition
The photographic exhibition “Guitarristas de La Isla” showcases 29 guitarists from San Fernando through the lens of Juan Antonio Sánchez Bernal. From November 21 to January 14, the exhibition will be installed on the first floor of the Centro de Interpretación Camarón...
Full Schedule of Zambombas in Jerez 2025: Dates, Venues and Tips
When Christmas arrives, in the city of Jerez de la Frontera one of the most authentic, warm and popular phenomena of flamenco emerges: the Zambomba. In 2025, the tradition returns with more strength, summoning celebration, singing and rhythm in tabancos, neighborhood...
Unlimited Flamenco! Why You Can’t Miss ALL FLAMENCO’s Black Friday 2025 Deal
If you’re a true flamenco lover, this November brings an unmissable date with the soul of this art. The Black Friday 2025 deal from ALL FLAMENCO is a unique opportunity to dive into the world’s largest audiovisual flamenco catalog at an unbeatable price. Keep reading...
Paco Montalvo Shines in Málaga: Ten Years of “Alma del violín flamenco” and a Full House at Teatro Cervantes
The virtuoso violinist celebrates a decade of his most iconic work with a sold-out, unforgettable concert Málaga, November 1st, 2025 – It’s not every day that an artist celebrates the tenth anniversary of a groundbreaking work. And even less so with a completely...
The Origins of Flamenco Dance: A Story of Passion, Resilience, and Living Art
Flamenco dance is not just a form of movement—it is a language of the soul, born from the fusion of cultures, from the pain and joy of a people, from the land of Andalusia and its powerful contrasts. Its history is one of survival, of artistic expression that has...
Camarón and His Island: an emotional journey to the heart of San Fernando
In the flamenco universe, there are names that transcend the art. Names that become symbols, living roots of a land, a culture, and a shared memory. Camarón de La Isla is one of those names. His voice didn’t just revolutionize flamenco singing—it embodied, in every...
Flamenco echoes in Mérida: the IV Flamenco Guitar Festival kicks off
The city of Mérida once again takes center stage in the world of flamenco with the arrival of the fourth edition of the Flamenco Guitar Festival, an essential autumn event that celebrates the richness of flamenco in all its forms. From October 16 to 20, various venues...
Macarena Ramírez Triumphs with Her Show ESPINA at the 4th Flamenco Biennial of Cádiz
The anticipation surrounding the new creation by the Cádiz-born dancer could already be felt before the curtain even rose. Macarena Ramírez presented ESPINA, the most ambitious work of her career, as part of the 4th Flamenco Biennial of Cádiz, Jerez and Los Puertos,...
Antonio Canales Named the Thirteenth Flamenco Legend
The "Leyenda del Flamenco" (Flamenco Legend) has become one of the most prestigious awards in the international flamenco scene. This year, for his outstanding merits, the organization formed by Venta de Vargas, Flamenco de La Isla, and Revista La Fragua has decided to...
Venta de Vargas Hosts the Gastronomic Crosses: Top Chefs Celebrate a Flamenco Legacy
San Fernando recently witnessed a heartfelt tribute to one of its most iconic cultural landmarks. The Venta de Vargas, a cradle of flamenco and flavor, hosted the III Gold and Silver Crosses for Gastronomic Merit, an event that honored culinary excellence and the...
Heels of the Future: EFA Boosts Young Flamenco in an Unforgettable Gala at Tablao Flamenco Cordobes
The passion for flamenco has a future, and it will shine bright at the upcoming I Young Talents Gala “Heels of the Future”, scheduled for next September 28 at the iconic Tablao Flamenco Cordobes in Barcelona. This unique event will bring together nine emerging dancers...
CAMARÓN IN FILM. By Carlos Rey.
Throughout the 20th century, Spanish cinema has been a mirror reflecting societal change, and flamenco—with its depth and charisma—has found many ways to appear on the big screen. While artists like Lola Flores or Manolo Caracol built parallel film careers alongside...
The most ambitious edition of Flamenco On Fire closes with record-breaking figures and a program that weaves tradition and future
From August 22 to 31, Navarra once again became the epicenter of flamenco with the 12th edition of Flamenco On Fire, attracting over 69,000 attendees on an emotional, creative, and festive journey through Viana, Tudela, and Pamplona/Iruña. Under the theme "A History...
La Isla Ciudad Flamenca celebrates its 10th edition with over 25,000 attendees
San Fernando, the Island of Camarón, confirms its role as the summer epicenter of flamenco with 42 days of programming, great artists, and a strong social spirit La Isla Ciudad Flamenca celebrated its 10th edition in style: more than 25,000 people enjoyed 42...