The scene of Blas Infante Social Center It has premiered in this 29th edition of the Jerez FestivalIt is noteworthy because of an architectural defect that prevents many, if not most, spectators from only being able to see the artists from the shoulders up.
However, artistic direction and choreography of Eva Yerbabuena These are big words. The creative personality of the beloved figure from Granada who was in charge of giving shape to this work has made itself felt in the filin at all times. Obsessively repeated or simply unexpected movements, strong and clean heel-clicking, an expressive face, darkness always (raise your hand, please, if you want the dance pieces to be better lit).
The lady dancer in the play is called Rocío Garrido. Desplante Award in 2023 at the International Festival Cante of the Mines. It begins with pantomime, the absence of sound, minimal movement. Then, auditory fragments that stimulate the senses and place us in the jondo. Granaína. The young man's magnificent guitar David Caro that promises glory. The old velvet voice of the underestimated is added Pepe de Pura. Nice contrast when Hope Garrido He lends his voice of toasted honey. Fragmented Petenera, allusions to the caña, or to the abandolao. Pepe de Pura establishes order with his siguiriya, and Rocío responds with her temperamental dance.
Now it is up to young Rocío to cut the umbilical cord and mark her own path towards the future of what jondo.
Credits
Of lives, by Rocio Garrido
29th Jerez Festival
Blas Infante Social Center
February 23, 2025
Dance: Rocío Garrido
Cante: Esperanza Garrido, Pepe de Pura
Guitar: David Caro
Palmas, dance and interpretation: José Manuel Ramos “Oruco”
Artistic direction and choreography: Eva Yerbabuena
