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🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The matriarch of singing Carmen Linares and family: an anthological meeting

Carmen Linares, a key figure in flamenco, reunites with her artistic family to celebrate 30 years of her pioneering album.

Mar 19 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

From Beata to Raver: Rosalía Opens the Lux World Tour Exploring All Her Incarnations

Rosalía launches her world tour 'Lux' in Lyon with a theatrical and pop concert that showcases her new album while incorporating elements of flamenco and hits from 'Motomami'.

Mar 16 • 22:49 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Why Ángeles Toledano is a huge talent destined to do something great

Ángeles Toledano, a flamenco singer from Jaén, is recognized for her exceptional talent and potential to influence the music scene beyond traditional flamenco boundaries.

Mar 12 • 01:25 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Ecuadorian School Andanzas wins 13 medals at international competition in Florida

The Ecuadorian dance school Andanzas achieved significant success at the Contest of Champions in Orlando, Florida, winning multiple medals.

Mar 10 • 14:35 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

New York knows how to say olé, 25 years of the Flamenco Festival: "The deep has no passport or borders"

The 25th Flamenco Festival in New York features Ángeles Toledano, a prominent cantaora showcasing the art of flamenco without borders.

Mar 8 • 20:31 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

30th Festival of Jerez: Women Dancing Alone

The concluding acts of the 30th Festival of Jerez highlight the solo performances of flamenco dancers María Moreno and Leonor Leal, showcasing contemporary interpretations of traditional dance.

Mar 7 • 10:23 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Art, flamenco, and high fashion: the most intimate side of Cayetana de Alba on her centenary

A large exhibition at the Palacio de las Dueñas showcases over 200 pieces that reveal unknown facets of Cayetana de Alba, celebrating her centennial.

Mar 4 • 15:16 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The performances of the Goya Awards: the triumph of flamenco, the coldness of Bad Gyal, and the emotion of a song by Extremoduro

The Goya Awards featured performances that highlighted flamenco while lacking memorable moments due to the absence of more established artists.

Mar 1 • 00:48 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

An Artistic Upgrade of the Sitting Dance – Finding the Feeling of Eternity in the Moment

Alma Söderberg's piece "Infinétude" uses captivating music created through snaps, humming, and whistling, combining strong emotions from flamenco with a desire to let go of control.

Feb 27 • 08:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Rocío Márquez: "The artist is the channel: I am the plug, not the electrical current"

Rocío Márquez reflects on her deep emotional connection with her late cousin and how it influences her latest album, a contemporary requiem that diverges from her previous festive work, as she prepares for a significant performance at the Flamenco Festival in New York.

Feb 26 • 08:05 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

XXX Jerez Festival: Dances that Tell Stories

The XXX edition of the Jerez Festival has begun, featuring performances that address immigration themes and imaginative interpretations of Madrid.

Feb 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

No Major Changes: Traveling from the 19th Century to the Present

A detailed exploration of Spain's discographic history highlights the contributions of amateur researchers rather than industry players.

Feb 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The Lunar New Year gala in China features humanoid robots and adds Spanish flamenco

The Lunar New Year gala in China showcased humanoid robots performing martial arts and synchronized dance, alongside a debut performance from a Spanish flamenco company.

Feb 17 • 16:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Dance: Flamenco Festival in Ottobrunn

The Flamenco Festival in Ottobrunn promises world-class performances, featuring dance and music events, workshops for enthusiasts and a focus on cultural artistry.

Feb 16 • 15:54 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Endless Flamenco Night of Los Gabrieles and the Legend of its Bullring in the Basement: 'Demi Moore Fell in Love with the Lamps of the Brothel'

The article explores the storied history of Las Gabrieles, a legendary nightlife venue in Madrid known for its past as a brothel and its cultural significance in the local entertainment scene.

Feb 14 • 14:25 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Flamenco, Faroese, and Hidden Faces

The article discusses the intertwined cultural elements of Flamenco music and dance, Faroese traditions, and the theme of hidden identities.

Feb 14 • 11:17 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Spanish Guitar Masters 'Barcelona Guitar Trio' for the First Time in Lithuania: Flamenco Night in Memory of Paco de Lucía

The 'Barcelona Guitar Trio' is set to perform in Lithuania, honoring the legacy of flamenco guitar legend Paco de Lucía with a special program.

Feb 11 • 15:09 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Rafael Amador, flamenco revolutionary with Pata Negra, dies at 65

Rafael Amador, a pioneering flamenco musician known for his innovative fusion with rock and blues through his band Pata Negra, has passed away at the age of 65.

Feb 9 • 10:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Rafael Amador, soul of Pata Negra and a reference of new flamenco, dies at 66

Rafael Amador, a key figure in the new flamenco movement and co-founder of the music group Pata Negra, has passed away at the age of 66.

Feb 9 • 09:11 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

Antonio Najarro, a flamenco choreographer at the Winter Olympics

Flamenco choreographer Antonio Najarro, a gold medalist multiple times, aims for another medal in the upcoming competition in Milan-Cortina with his latest composition for two American ice skaters.

Feb 7 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

Armando del Rey: "The rhythms of flamenco motivate me to fly"

Armando del Rey, co-director of Corral de la Morería and the last survivor of a base jumping group featured in the film 'La Fiera', discusses how flamenco rhythms inspire his passion.

Feb 7 • 00:56 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Estrella Morente: "There is no hatred or resentment towards Rosalía. Why should that animosity and that nonsense be created for what I said?"

Estrella Morente discusses her latest album and addresses the public perceived animosity towards fellow artist Rosalía.

Feb 6 • 21:48 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Nina Ćorić returns to the stage of the Comedy Theatre Club on February 8

Vocalist Nina Ćorić will perform a unique program 'Poemas de Ida y Vuelta' with notable musicians at the Comedy Theatre Club on February 8.

Feb 5 • 13:37 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

Tradition, contemporary theater, and humor: Madrid brims with art

Madrid is set to host a vibrant cultural agenda from February 6 to 8, featuring flamenco, theater, and comedy for those looking for unique activities.

Feb 5 • 13:04 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Eduardo Guerrero: Reviving the passion of flamenco in Athens

The renowned Spanish dancer and choreographer Eduardo Guerrero will perform for two nights at the Olympia Municipal Theater Maria Callas in Athens, showcasing the vibrancy and allure of flamenco.

Feb 5 • 04:24 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Life & Tech

Jazzkaar has announced the main program of the festival

The 37th Jazzkaar festival will feature over 35 concerts with performers from 15 countries, highlighting diverse music styles including jazz, flamenco, bossanova, tango, hip-hop, and a tribute to Miles Davis.

Feb 4 • 09:36 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Estrella Morente: 'El amor brujo' could be the anthem of Spain

Recently awarded the Gold Medal for Merit in Fine Arts, Granada singer Estrella Morente will perform with a symphony orchestra on January 24 and 25, paying tribute to Falla at the International Music Festival of Canarias, which she describes as 'an act of peace' bridging musical genres and generations of audiences.

Jan 15 • 15:35 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

Sergio Ramos explodes against Capullo de Jerez: 'What a presentable coward you are'

Sergio Ramos reacts strongly to the flamenco singer Capullo de Jerez following his controversial comments about several artists, igniting a new debate in the flamenco world.

Jan 13 • 04:56 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The night when a train with open bar took the Movida madrileña to Vigo and the wagon where The Rolling Stones were born

Miguel López explores the profound connection between railways and music, highlighting their crucial role in the spread of genres like blues and flamenco.

Jan 13 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

The Theaters of the Canal pay homage to the Corral de la Morería, a cultural symbol of Madrid

The Theaters of the Canal are honoring the Corral de la Morería, a cultural icon of Madrid, with performances by several flamenco artists from January 16 to 31.

Jan 12 • 00:13 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

Taller de Músics, the Raval House Where Rosalía Learned to Be a Global Artist

Taller de Músics in Raval, founded in 1979, is a renowned institution in Spain noted for rigorously teaching jazz and flamenco, with students like Rosalía, Santiago Auserón, and Miguel Poveda.

Dec 30 • 19:31 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

How a young Swiss woman's life changed after discovering flamenco: 'Finding dance is like learning to walk again'

Alba Lucera, a young Swiss woman, recounts how discovering flamenco at the age of 15 in Geneva profoundly transformed her life, leading her to express her journey in a book titled 'Danza al pie del volcán.'

Dec 26 • 20:26 UTC

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