The area of Tourism and Culture of the City of Seville, within the promotional program of flamenco, has presented at the Peña Flamenca Torres Macarena On the morning of Wednesday, January 28, the second edition of the cycle 'Empreñados', in collaboration with the binding of Peñas of Sevillato offer more than forty recitals in various flamenco venues in the capital during the first half of the year and just as many in the following semesters, bringing together some 300 artists "with decent contracts," he added. Inés Durán, the president of the Union of Peñayes, during his speech.
José Antonio Troya, president of Torres MacarenaHe welcomed, thanked, and greeted the attendees, including members of fan clubs, authorities, artists, and supporters, among whom were Luis Ybarra, director of The Biennial of Flamenco of Sevilla, Angie Moreno, Delegate for Tourism and Culture, Inés Durán, Angelita, President of the Peña Flamenca Forge, or the artists John Queen, Edge of the Patios, Carmen Iniesta y Antonio Carrionwho then brought the event to a close, sealing it with his traditional soleá style. He emphasized the importance "of this circuit that gives so much life to the peña"Seville" and yielded the floor.
Luis Ybarra pointed out that "the Seville City Council is not only committed to the Biennial as a major showcase of flamencobut also supports it with cycles like the one in Amalgam, the Bellavista Forge Festival, the Macarena Festival, which has just been launched, or this 'Empeñados' circuit, in addition to the other activities taking place in different municipal spaces and on the street, not forgetting the celebration of the saeta." He explained that "today we are presenting the first phase of the cycle, from February until summer, and the second will be from September to Christmas, a multifaceted approach to offer a stable program throughout the year featuring new talents and veteran artists in numerous free shows, also supporting the local community organizations." flamenco, even contributing to the creation of new peñaand new audiences."
"The Seville City Council is not only committed to the Biennial as a major showcase of flamencobut also supports it with cycles such as Amalgama, the La Fragua de Bellavista Festival, the La Macarena Festival, which has just been born, or this EmpEÑAdos circuit" (Luis Ybarra)
Inés Durán, for her part, thanked the City Council and the ICAS The renewal of the agreement and what it allows them to do, "among other things, provide information and disseminate it in a timely manner so that it is known." He reported that two will probably join. peñas more to its entity and that "there will be 58 varied and high-level shows that we will have this year divided into four categories: dance, cante veteran, cante young musicians and instrumentalists. The first phase opens on February 1st and lasts until June 27th, and the second will begin on September 12th and end on November 29th. Antonio Carrión will perform in February, Pure of Pure, Teresa La Debla, José Ángel JaraEdge of the Courtyards, Manuel de la Tamara, the saxophonist Diego Villegas, Tamara Lucio y Cristina Tovar. In March, Aurora Reguera, John Queen, Antonio Gamez, Vicente Gelo, The Yunko, Juanelo y Angelita Montoya. Dieguito Amador, Alba Guerra, Amara CompánCarmen Iniesta, Macarena López, Inma the Carbonera y Rosa Escobar They will present their viola recitals in April. In May, we will enjoy Angels Gabaldon, Carmela Gil, Rafael Rodriguez, Paco Hidalgo, Vanessa Fernández, Jesus Corbacho, Jesus Mendez y Maria PortilloThe cycle will end in June with seven shows by Alba La Tagua, Tomasa Peña, Manuel Romero, José Manuel Tudela, Carmela Riqueni, Inma Rivero y Ruben Levaniegos, in addition to a final show in the IES Politécnico de Sevilla'Empeñados' boasts up to 58% women. We are very satisfied, although we want more support, media visibility, and more partners to have sufficient resources for programming."
Angie Moreno was direct and concise, highlighting "the commitment that the Seville City Council is making to the flamenco and art, having increased the budget for this second edition by almost ten thousand euros, allowing culture to be brought closer to the neighborhoods,” and invited everyone to enjoy the series. The event concluded with the experienced guitar of Antonio Carrión playing a soleá. See a glimpse in the videos. ♦
