The first money Pepe Habichuela ever made with a guitar came from walking up the hills of the Sacromonte with the instrument on his back, looking for a few coins in the zambras —the flamenco gatherings held in the caves of Granada’s gypsy quarter. He was a small...
On June 26, 2026, we mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of José Llerena Ramos, universally known as El Chato de La Isla — one of those essential voices for understanding flamenco as something lived from the roots, from experience, and from the truth of song. Born...
Fandangos are among the most beloved palos in flamenco. They have something immediate and deeply human: a recognizable melody, direct lyrics and an emotion that reaches both experienced flamenco lovers and those discovering cante for the first time. But behind that...
This summer, San Fernando will once again become one of flamenco’s great meeting points with the celebration of a new edition of La Isla Ciudad Flamenca, which has now unveiled its official poster and some of the main highlights of its 2026 programme. The festival...
Share On Facebook Share On X Share On Whatsapp Share On Telegram Share Via Email Copy URL Carmen Pacheco Rodríguez, whose artistic name is Carmen Linares, was born in Linares, Jaén (Spain), in 1951. Her father was an amateur guitarist and always supported his...
WATCH DOCUMENTARY With Rocío Jurado’s permission, “the greatest” could well be the dancer Carmen Amaya, exiled to America in the 30s and 40s, where she was the queen of flamenco dance. His personality, smiling, generous and simple, became pure fire...
