El Chato de La Isla: One Hundred Years of a True Flamenco Singer

El Chato de La Isla: One Hundred Years of a True Flamenco Singer

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...
Ricardo Pachón: who he was and what he produced for Camarón

Ricardo Pachón: who he was and what he produced for Camarón

People who type «Ricardo Pachón» into a search box usually arrive with the same question underneath: who exactly was the man whose name sits in the credits of half a dozen records that changed the course of flamenco. Pachón died on 19 August 2026 in Seville, the city...
Andalusia Day and Flamenco: A Living Heritage in 2026

Andalusia Day and Flamenco: A Living Heritage in 2026

Every February 28, Andalusia celebrates its history, identity and cultural legacy. And if there is one artistic expression that represents this identity both within Spain and around the world, it is flamenco. In 2026, Andalusia Day once again places flamenco at the...