The taranta burst onto the stage with the six strings of the bajañí of Javier Castano which he embraced masterfully Joni JimenezThe precision of the tremolos, the delicacy of the volumes, the fine and well-placed responses, the profound falsettos, the mastery of silences… were the harbinger of an accurate, elegant accompaniment with deep, intricate details that carried the voice of the man from Chiclana aloft. Antonio Reyes who, touched by grace and with more composure than ever, delivered a brilliant repertoire, full of sensitivity and depth that stirred the audience's emotions, tickling them with the sweetness of his music and delivering thick, caramel-like barbs.
"Touched by grace and with more composure than ever, Antonio Reyes delivered a brilliant repertoire, full of sensitivity and depth that stirred the audience's emotions, tickling them with the sweetness of his melodies and delivering thick, caramel-like barbs."
The song with its Levantine echoes already tasted like glory, but it broke softly through the corners of the Almerian taranto and that of Manuel Torre To crown the trio, adding flair and courage to the Cartagena style, pleading with sorrow: end, sorrow, end. He continued with gusto and poise in the airs of Antonio Mairena and his soleá apolá, climbing to the high mountain or remembering Charamuscostrolling gracefully through the corners of Triana. In the tientos he paid exquisite tribute to Lebrija, dedicate yourselves to Juanelo y Antonio Moyawho didn't want to miss Antonio's piñonate. The slow tangos, just the way he likes them, less energetic but sweeter, and a tightly woven fandango, beating his chest, with which he finished the paloIn the seguiriya he danced. He carried it lightly and in good rhythm, searching for the doubts that torment him, suffering until entrusting himself to the male of his father Jesus of Saint Mary, removing the veils from the left side of the crowd. With the bulería came relief, spilling rhythm and merriment, looking at themselves in The Pica, Panseco o Juan VillarHe finished on a high note, giving away four fandangas, thundering in the one of The Glory and in the of El CaracolWith that, he brought a memorable performance to a close. The second acts, backstage and among friends, are beyond words, and money can't buy them. That's something you can't even talk about.
Antonio Reyes gave a recital to remember, one of those where he doesn't hold back and gives his all, full of tenderness and raw emotion. Joni practically carried his guitar in his arms. What a fantastic artistic duo, so in sync, so natural… flamencos without equal.
Credits
recital of cante by Antonio Reyes
Flamenco Gathering El Pozo de las Penas, Los Palacios y Villafranca, Seville
March 28th 2026
Cante: Antonio Reyes
Guitar: Joni Jiménez
