If singing well requires hardship, as many fans and artists aged seventy and over still maintain, then... Macanita Friday was a real lament because she sang in a way that was as hurtful as she rarely does. The atmosphere demanded it; she had died the day before. Miguel SaladoA guitarist to whom the artist wanted to dedicate her recital, confirming this from the very first minute. The event went beyond a highly anticipated encounter with a flamenco singer who rarely appears in the peñaflamenco dancers. It was also a commitment to Joan of the PipeOn Sunday morning, he received a much-needed sum of money from both Tomasa and the organization itself, so that his medical needs can be met at this time when he is not in a favorable state of health.
Macanita's performance was the third show offered by the flamenco association in the 41st edition of the Don Antonio Chacón cycle, and it was truly a great success, both for the performers and in terms of the number of attendees. Santiago's group, as usual, warmly welcomed her. Macano at palmas and being replaced Javi Peña for the classic ChicharitoThe first of them, due to his close relationship with Miguel Salado, was prevented from going on stage. Among the audience were many teachers and artists such as María Vargas, El Gómez de Jerez, Ana María López, Juan Parra, Diego Vargas, Joaquín El Zambo, Coral de los Reyes...
Manuel Valencia was there, with a serious and profound touch, like a syringe filled with duende (a kind of folk magic). He was the one who broke the tension, the air thick with breaths and sighs. Then Tomasa appeared with few but precise words, for it wasn't the first time she had taken on a performance on a dark day in her more than forty years in the business. On stage, she was like rose quartz with a jet-black shadow. And so the malagueñas began, leading into the seguiriya that meant so much to everyone. She was moved to tears, and the audience rose to their feet.
"With bulerías, she paid homage to Jerez and performed her most famous songs from her extensive and prolific discography. Those miniature roses perfumed the room, which seemed unable to believe what Macanita was expressing on such a special night with her team."
But peña She came down to the soleá, the one that already has its own name: Macanita's soleá. Yes, she draws from sources we all suspect are like Fernanda from UtreraAlthough its metal makes it unique. Silence filled the air, and the respect was palpable. There are nights that are unforgettable, so many elements coming together to leave your skin covered in bruises.
The second part was yet another reason to send strength and a big round of applause to Juana, Aunt Juana. This matriarch of ours has been needing warmth for some time now. flamencos. "That's why things are done while you're alive," as Macanita said to say goodbye for the night. And I know that there are some arrangements in place for the coming months so that Juana can continue her treatment. If every big Facebook fan donated a peseta... let them say Lola Flores.
Journalist Jorge Méndez was José Zarzana who welcomed the second half with his romantic and Andalusian sound, paying homage through his black and white keys to Antonio GallardoThe audience could be heard humming her most famous songs. Tomasa continued in that vein with Tower, "which my Juana asks me for so much in the dressing rooms" or Soleá of my sorrowsWith a bulerías, she paid homage to Jerez and performed some of her most celebrated songs from her extensive and prolific discography. Those miniature roses perfumed the room, which seemed unable to believe what Macanita was expressing on such a special night alongside her team.
Juana's family came out at the end to receive a bouquet of flowers and, above all, the sincere affection of everyone. ♦
