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The dancer Rafaela Carrasco, National Dance Award
The 2023 National Dance Award has gone to the dancer Rafaela Carrasco. We review his career and his latest shows.
Juan Manuel Cañizares, National Music Award 2023
El 4 de septiembre se anunciaron los Premios Nacionales de Música 2023, y el guitarrista flamenco Juan Manuel Cañizares es uno de los galardonados.
40 years without Antonio Mairena (Part 1)
On September 5, 1983, Antonio Mairena said goodbye to us; Two days later, he would have celebrated his birthday. First part of his biography.
Jesse Cook: figurehead – or not? of new flamenco
He has been influenced by the Gipsy Kings and Paco de Lucía. His name is Jesse Cook and he is a guitarist associated worldwide with new flamenco.
Complete recital by Antonio Reyes to Fosforito
The cantaor Antonio Reyes offers a recital with his best flamenco repertoire in the tribute to Fosforito of the Festival de Ojén (Málaga).
Paco de Lucía: The Montreux Years (2023)
Eight of Paco de Lucía’s performances at the Montreux Jazz Festival feature in this carefully selected production with previously unpublished photographs.
8 flamenco videos from 1894 to 1994
Selection of 8 flamenco videos with which to explore a little of the history of this art: Carmen Amaya, Juanito Valderrama, Tía Juana la del Pipa…
Bulería: the most joyful flamenco palo
In this article, we explore the rich history, cultural significance and evolution of this stick. It’s showing up… and bringing a smile to our faces.
Free flamenco plans in Madrid at the Templete José Menese
The neighborhood of La Latina offers good flamenco in Madrid with free admission and four luxury shows. Where and the details, here.
5 curious stories of singers, tablaos and flamenco fashion
How badly Chacón and Fosforito got along, that Ikea does flamenco fashion shows or the history of the birth of tablaos, moments that we review with you.
Flamenco festivals to celebrate the harvest
We review the best flamenco festivals in September on the occasion of the harvest, such as the Manilva Festival or the Jerez Festival.
Tomatito plays for Camarón in Flamenco On Fire
Flamenco On Fire 2023 has brought together young talents of the touch and masters who, like Tomatito, thrilled with their recitals.
Ovation for Estrella Morente in Pamplona
End of the tenth edition of the festival, which for six days has filled Pamplona with flamenco with enormous success.
Flamenco guitarists: few… but don’t cowardly
The female flamenco guitarists have been numerous until, around the middle of the twentieth century, they were invisible. Now, they are back in force. Who are they?
Suma Flamenca Joven and the power of new talents
As a prelude to the Suma Flamenca in Madrid, the Suma Joven is held in September with the best artists under 30 years of age.
In memory of José Barrios on the anniversary of his death
No one leaves at all if they are reminded. We want to contribute our grain of sand so that the name and art of José Barrios do not fall into oblivion.
Guitar books that teach you
A selection of flamenco guitar books that are sure to be very useful for those who are learning to play this instrument.
The route of Camarón de la Isla
We invite you to follow Camarón’s route, from the streets of his childhood to the places that formed his character and his love for Andalusia.