The manchego Gregory Moya has risen to the Mining Lamp of the 64th edition of International Festival of Cante of the MinesThe singer, originally from Argamasilla de Alba (Ciudad Real), has won over both the jury and the audience, accompanied by his guitarist Paco Cortes.
He has collected four awards: the Group 3 award for his interpretation of Mariana (worth 2.000 euros), the Group 2 award for his Malagueña (worth 3.000 euros), the award for Cartagena (worth 3.000 euros) and the first prize for Mineras (6.000 euros), in addition to the Minera Lamp itself, whose prize, in addition to the trophy, is worth 15.000 euros. “I want to defend the award wherever I go and live up to it,” he said, still speechless after performing the Minera for the second time, now as the winner in the category of cante, dedicating this victory to some of his loved ones, like his father, whom he has lost in recent years.
Regarding the rest of the finalists in the category of cante, Jose del Calli (Cordoba) has won the Murcianas Prize and others canteminers for their revolt, and Francisco Heredia (Jaén) has won the Tarantas Award, endowed with the same amount as the previous one.
In the dance category, both awards went to Cádiz. Second place went to José María Viñas Coca, with a prize of 2.000 euros, and the trophy displantation It has been for Salomé Ramírez Almagro for her taranto and soleá, which she has danced accompanied by Alejandro moreno on the guitar, Manu Soto al cante y Gabriel De la Tomasa y Jose Luis Hernandez at palmas. A recognition that motivates the dancer to face with even more enthusiasm her first solo show, which will premiere in November at the Teatro Real, in addition to continuing to be part of the tour of Yerai Cortes“I just want to dance a lot and be able to give my art to everyone,” she said.
"I want to defend the award wherever I go and live up to it," said Gregorio Moya after playing the miner for the second time, now as the winner in the category of cante, dedicating this triumph to some of his loved ones"
Regarding the first prize for the instrumentalist flamenco, awarded with the trophy vein and 6.000 euros, has been for the young man José Carlos Esteban-Hanza Fernández, from Almería. At just 20 years old, this pianist has shown that he has the flamenco in the blood. Nephew of Tomatito, has attended the final with part of his family: Christopher Santiago y Antonio Torres 'Pescaíto' al cante y Moses Santiago for percussion. The award motivates her to continue studying and continue showcasing her talent on stage. In second place (2.000 euros) was the Extremaduran flute. Ostalinda Suarez with his Cartagena taranta and flamenco flutism.
El Bordon Minero, the top honor for playing guitar, has been declared vacant this year. The only finalist in this category, the Barcelona native, Toni Abellán Sánchez, has taken the second prize (2.000 euros).
The Special Jury Prize, worth 1.000 euros for the best accompanying artist, went to the guitarist Paco Cortes, companion of the new owner of the Miner's Lamp.
The new Mariano Conde guitar prize, endowed with a flamenco guitar from the prestigious luthier brand, has been awarded to the young Samuel de Encarni, native of Cadiz.
