We have a new release. After some time since the publication of the book about 'the third Gypsy neighborhood and flamenco From Jerez comes a walk to stop at the essential points that fostered the flamenco inner history of this unique enclave.
It is true that before the publication of the book, something was known about Albarizuela as the epicenter flamenco It was already known, it must be acknowledged. The memory of a place frequented by some Roma families remained in the minds of a few people. Even in the book of John of the Silver 'Gitanos de Jerez' refers to the neighborhood because of its connection to the old slaughterhouse. Nobility obliges.
However, by following these threads and after arduous archival work, I was able to confirm that we were dealing with a set of streets much more significant than initially believedTo the point where it could be considered a Gypsy neighborhood and flamenco Along with the well-known Santiago and San Miguel districts. Not only for housing Jitanos Street (now Gómez Carrillo) but also for being the birthplace of artists essential to the genre jondosuch as Señor Manuel Molina, La Serneta, Joaquín Lacherna, Juanito Mojama and being the cradle of some important sagas such as Los Agujetas, Los Torre, Los Lara and some others that later emigrated to other places.
The route will begin (the reasons will be explained later) on Judería Street in Jerez, at the corner of Alameda del Banco, at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 30th.
Contents of the flamenco route through Albarizuela
The tour will begin (the reasons will be explained later) on Judería Street in Jerez, at the corner of Alameda del Banco, at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 30th. Upon arriving in the neighborhood, also known as San Pedro, we will stop at the most interesting places, most of them the birthplaces of its illustrious sons and daughters. flamencoI will bring audio material to listen to some of them and comment on their presentations. cantes. Afterwards, we'll have a few glasses of sherry.
Reservations and participation must be made at this link:
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