More than thirty shows and parallel activities make up the line-up of the IV Biennial of Flamenco from Cadiz, Jerez and Los Puertos, dedicated to María Vargas
The 2025 edition pays tribute to the Sanlúcar singer, one of the great voices of the golden age of flamenco
Cadiz, June 3, 2025. The Provincial Palace of the Provincial Council of Cádiz has hosted the official presentation of the IV Biennial of Flamenco of Cádiz, Jerez and Los Puertos, which will be held from October 1 to November 30, 2025. This edition pays tribute to the Sanlúcar singer María Vargas, highlighting her legacy and the role of women in art. flamenco.
The programming and news of this new edition have been presented by the director of the Biennial, Mario González, in an event that has also had the attendance of the deputy of Culture, Vanesa Beltrán, and the delegate of the Government of the Junta de Andalucía in Cádiz, Tania Barcelona, as well as different representatives of the town councils of the localities that will host the Biennial, participating artists in it, with the honoree María Vargas, at the head, as well as representatives of the Provincial Federation of Peñas Flamencos.
More than thirty shows and parallel activities
Regarding the Biennial's programming, and with the lineup for El Puerto de Santa María yet to be finalized, for yet another edition, young talents will have a prominent role alongside established artists. Thus, in Cádiz, Anabel Rivera, Macarena Ramírez, and Carlos Carbonell will perform. San Fernando will feature Rafael Romero, Alba Bazán, and Raquel Villegas. Chiclana will welcome Encarna Anillo and Leo Power. Sanlúcar will host María Vargas and Abel Arana. Puerto Real will host performances by Pedro el Granaíno, Sandra Carrasco, David de Arahal, Rocío Fantova, Macarena Ramírez, and Carlos Carbonell, in addition to a lecture by the journalist and critic. flamenco Manuel Martín Martín. Algeciras will present guitarist Alba Espert and a lecture by Joaquín López Bustamante. Chipiona, which is joining the venue for this edition, will feature José de los Camarones, Vanesa Reyes, and Aurora Caraballo. Finally, in Jerez, José Méndez and José Carpio will perform.El Mijita' and Elena Arias, along with lectures by José María Castaño and Juan Garrido.
The Sanlúcar show, headlined by María Vargas, will serve as a tribute to the artist born in Sanlúcar de Barrameda in 1947. She comes from a Romani family with a deep flamenco tradition. From an early age, she displayed exceptional talent, debuting at the age of nine and earning recognition in the National Art Competition. Flamenco of Córdoba in 1959. Throughout her career, she has shared the stage with figures such as Manolo Sanlúcar and Paco de Lucía, and has been awarded various prizes and awards, one of the most notable being the Gold Medal for Merit in the Fine Arts in 2019.
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