A few days ago the Gazpacho from Moron and the partner David Montes He expressed his thoughts on the matter here. about the festival's development. I also read what the teacher wrote. Manuel Martin Martin in his newspaper regarding the matterThey were more or less echoing the less-than-ideal, to put it mildly, time management on what is supposed to be the town's biggest flamenco night. I understand that, most of the time some of us operate on isn't the same as most people's, since they go to the festival without looking at the clock. On the other hand, those of us who are used to seeing performances throughout the year have an intrinsic understanding of rhythm, and I'm not talking about the kind of rhythm we experience in flamenco. palmas in time.
That is why I want to applaud in this #FromWithin the adaptation that the Lebrijana Snail in its latest editions, reaching, I understand, absolute success. There's always room for improvement, but in the town where some names like Miguel Funi, Curro Malena, Pedro Bacán or El Lebrijano They have managed to grow and bring the essence of their competition into the modern age. Now, unlike those we have mentioned previously, it is not a big night with numerous artists parading across the stage until 5 in the morning, as has happened in others such as Zambra o The Puebla de Cazalla this weekend.
Lebrija divides its program into ten days, from June 8th to 18th. Conferences, activities in different spaces such as the Plaza del Mantillo, Peña Pepe Montaraz, Patio del Convento San Francisco or the Center of FlamencoThese are some of the chosen ones this year. And it's not easy to accept changes because those who organize it, in this case the City Council with its Culture delegate at the helm, Pepe MartinezThey are the subject of criticism from those who think everything should stay the same. I suppose it's a matter of taste, but what I can assure you is that the way we enjoyed Saturday, July 11th, was fantastic. cante And the midnight dance doesn't usually happen when we're talking about eternal formats.
"I want to applaud the adaptation that the Caracolá Lebrijana has undergone in its latest editions, which I believe has led to absolute success. It's no longer a big night with numerous artists parading across the stage until five in the morning, as has happened in other places this weekend."
Peter the Granain y Maria del Mar Moreno They were the stars of the show. It all began at eleven at night and concluded after two, with the corresponding stage changes. Pedro gave his usual recital, with his soleá, tangos, granaínas, and a particularly striking vidalita. Bulerías were also included, as well as an interpretation of Requiem (composed of Vicente Friend) that he dedicated to Miguel Salado delving into the very core. He also dedicated kind words to Manuel de PaulaIn the front row and an icon of the festival, Pedro more than lived up to expectations and left behind his aura of professionalism and greatness. The guitar of Child Sponsorship She was the one who escorted the singer at all times, leaning on Gabriel Lorente at different times, as well as the palmas (and voices) of Miguel Heredia y louis gold.
The second part was María del Mar Moreno's with Women of Lime and Cante, a work premiered in August 2019 in Jerez, the land of the choreographer who celebrates her 25 years with her own company since she premiered in 2001 Crazy Little MomentsThe work focuses on the vindication of women in the flamenco, in the family, in Andalusia. Ines Bacán She was the guest artist, who treated us to a lullaby and a seguiriya that brought the audience to tears. María's dance, in its profound and seguiriya-like maturity, was accompanied by other arms such as those of Rocío Marín, Irene Olivares and Paula VargasThe latter, from Lebrija, has a long way to go and a solid foundation for growth. cante de Antonio Malena, of teacher, the one of John of the Maria y The QuiniBoth, essential at every moment, were the best way for Moreno to convey her message and her heart. The participation of Eve of Christ y Tamara de Tañesinging with passion and commitment. The guitars of santi moreno and the special collaboration of Antonio Malena from Lebrija They set the rhythm, with the percussion of the bird, so that everything would come together in the apotheosis of the finale with bulerías.
This is how you enjoy it, listen to it, savor it, want to repeat it… Like a cup of snails that retains its flavor. For many, three cups is too many, as happens with some festivals that end with the courtyard empty. ♦
