The lyrics say: Parents, siblings, and uncles, good rivers flow from good springs.And, once again, the letter becomes evident, in this case in the Canela family. José and Fernando CanelaGypsies from San Roque (Cadiz) who are known for their powerful and distinctive singing style.
On guitar, one of the most promising talents among young flamenco artists from Malaga, Ruben LaraA true phenomenon of playing, with knowledge and an ability to accompany that make him extremely special.
Fernando Canela began, showing off his beautiful and well-timbral voice, adorned with moans with great taste. It was tempered by tarantas before tackling Chacón's cartagenera, amidst the sensitivity of Rubén Lara's tremolos.
The brothers decided to take turns at canteSo, next, José Canela, a singer of inspiration, took his place, although in that courtyard, with Rubén Lara on guitar, it's impossible not to be inspired. José came cautiously, though ready to give his all, and found himself with an audience—among whom there were some familiar faces—that showered him with affection and a desire to enjoy his performance. canteIn this way, he sang cantiñas from Cádiz, saying the cante gladly, effortlessly finding the pellizcosy going up with intention in the finish of the The world trembles.
Fernando, for his part, remembered the man from Malaga. louis soler, one of the great pillars of the flamencoa leading figure of the last forty years and a great champion of Gypsy art in the Campo de Gibraltar. In his memory, he gave us a magnificent performance of soleá, growing in stanza with each verse, recalling Joaquin from Paula y The Girl with the CombsWith some very brilliant moments, accompanied by the mastery of Rubén Lara, who accompanied him with amazing intuition and wisdom, thrilling the audience.
"Everyone on their feet, applauding gratefully for this family of artists, we feel that the flamenco "Classic, traditional, the kind of flamenco singing lineages like the Canela family look to for inspiration, it will always have its audience and will never go out of style."
“After this, how am I supposed to sing now?” said José, praising his brother. But he found a way to find the answer by remembering his father, talking about Luis Soler and another great patron and aficionado from Málaga, Alfonso Queipowhose widow, MagdalenaFrom the front row, he supported him by throwing olesThe atmosphere was conducive to delving into the seguiriyas, and Rubén knew how to take advantage of it and elevate it, creating the right atmosphere to serve José. Jerez styles (Agujetas, Manuel Torre and Mr. Manuel Molina) for those explosive and aggressive forms, the trademark of the Canela family, in which José surrendered himself.
A long set of bulerías by Fernando Canela changed the course, with Camarón de la Isla in thought, and the compass of palmas from his uncle John Segovia and his cousin Fernandito Canela, thrilling, bright and graceful.
José sought and achieved flashes of brilliance in the bulería por soleá, soaring higher and giving his all, to which the audience responded with a standing ovation. We thought the recital was over, but José wanted to finish with bulerías, again accompanied by an excellent performance from Rubén Lara, who gave the singer exactly what he needed, with a rapport that undoubtedly highlighted José Canela's virtues.
Everyone on their feet, applauding gratefully for this family of artists, we feel that the flamenco Classic, traditional, the style that flamenco singing lineages like the Canela family look to, it will always have its audience and will never go out of style.
Credits
recital of cante by José and Fernando Canela
Cycle Deep Paths of the Flamenco
Unicaja Foundation Museum of Popular Arts and Customs of Malaga
May 27th 2026
CanteJosé and Fernando Canela
Guitar: Ruben Lara
PalmasJuan Segovia and Fernandito Canela
