El International Festival of Cante of the Mines has announced the composition of the official jury for its 65th edition, a team of renowned prestige that will once again position the competition as an absolute benchmark in the evaluation of talent. flamencoThe main new addition is the flamenco singer and expert. Juan Pinilla, Miner's Lamp 2007, thus reinforcing the excellence of the panel.
Alongside him, the flamenco dancer returns as a member of the jury. Eduardo Guerrero, Desplante Award 2013, one of the great figures of dance today flamenco, with a prominent international presence.
The jury also includes the renowned critic and scholar of flamenco Jose Manuel Gamboa, one of the most influential voices in the analysis and dissemination of art jondo, as well as with Kyoko Shikaze, a prominent figure in the dissemination and international projection of flamenco.
The guitarist completes the cast. John Grillinstrumentalist and composer, along with Paco Paredes, troubadour and researcher, member of the jury with a long history linked to the festival and the field flamenco.
"The combination of established artists, specialists, researchers and industry professionals guarantees a demanding assessment, based on a deep knowledge of art jondo and in respect for their roots"
He will act as secretary of the jury Juan José Carrión, lawyer, responsible for ensuring the proper conduct of the deliberations and compliance with the rules of the competition.
This jury will be responsible for selecting the participants in all phases of the competition, from the qualifying tests to the grand final, guaranteeing a process based on rigor, sound judgment and respect for the essence of the flamenco.
The strength and prestige of this jury consolidate the International Festival of Cante of the Mines as one of the most rigorous and respected competitions on the scene flamencoThe combination of established artists, specialists, researchers, and industry professionals guarantees a rigorous assessment, based on a deep understanding of art. jondo and in respect for its roots, while allowing the identification and projection of new figures with criteria and authority.
With this composition, the International Festival of Cante de las Minas reaffirms its commitment to excellence and rigorconsolidating its role as the competition flamenco most important in the world and as a launching pad for the big names of tomorrow.
