The cold hasn't quite broken, the weather is still warm in Jerez, and cultural activity is multiplying in the run-up to Christmas. This weekend, to give readers an idea, the city hosted the start of the biennial of Flamenco from Cadiz, Jerez and the Ports dedicated to Maria Vargas with different activities in this regard. PeñaI know how Alconchel, The Florida Boat, Good People, The Chains and Uncle José de Paula have opened their doors to host large recitals, and others such as The Fisherman They have announced the lineup for the coming weeks with Anabel Valencia, La Reina Gitana and Fernando Jiménez as the main names.
The Cloisters of Santo Domingo They have been filled with reading lovers with the Book Fair, in which there has been a special and endearing tribute to the Jerez poet Antonio Gallardo, who wrote, among thousands of other titles, I Curse Your Green Eyes de La Paquera de Jerez. This gypsy poet was also intended to be paid tribute in the Villamarta Theatre, on Saturday night, with the voice of The Macanita and her guests, but a personal matter for the singer has prevented it from taking place normally. It has been postponed until next April. Oh, I won't forget the recognition she received on Friday afternoon. Don Antonio Chacón Cultural Center by the San Benito Senior Center, an event in which local fan Pepe Lobo sang.
«It was the first time that Chiclana Remedios Reyes went up on the stage of the Peña Paula's uncle, José, knew the significance of the event. (…) His red eyes were a testament to his commitment. Finally, he invited his parents, Manuela and Ramón, to celebrate the success with him to the rhythm of bulería. It was a moment of wonder.
Friday was the night that the cycle of Recitals Flamencos from the Pepe Alconchel Roundtable, located in a local in the area of Pago de San José, in an area far from the city center but which was filled with people to celebrate such a meeting with José MijitaThe president of the entity is its owner, that is, Pepe Alconchel, one of the living singers with the most awards to his name, having participated in hundreds of competitions throughout his career. José demonstrated his high professional level, thrilling and giving his all in every performance. cante. His lineage, that of the Mijita, knows what it is to sing with a soul full of experiences, memories and fatigue. With the palmas de Markito Carpio y Carlos Grilo, and the sonanta of Domingo Rubichi's, delivered a complete and applauded performance, covering traditional styles such as soleá and seguiriya, as well as some titles from his recordings such as the latest South of Freedom. He carried his stamp of fame in bulerías, as well as in fandangos, full of talent and potential. He is one of the singers of the moment in Jerez. On Saturday he was at the Peña Pepe Montaraz from Lebrija and the positive feelings of his time in the land of his maternal ancestors have already reached Jerez.
Saturday was Remedios Reyes the one in charge of starting Autumn Flamenco from the Peña Uncle Jose de Paula. In the morning, Juan Diego Mateos he was in the ACF Las Cadenas to offer, as the teacher told me Angelita Gomez, which was there, a great masterclass and "didactic" on the touch flamencoI couldn't be there. Also in La Barca de la Florida, which is an ELA (local autonomous entity) dependent on Jerez, he performed. samuel serrano, that counted on Ramon Trujillo, and in the Good People he was, at the same time that Remedios Reyes in Uncle Jose, the artist Perico the ClothierWe stayed in the peña Santiago due to the commitment to present each recital, so we relaxed and enjoyed Remedios' sweet race. This was the first time the Chiclanera had taken the stage of this entity and knew the importance of the event. Well equipped with July Romero, on the guitar, the palmas de Tate y Nunez strain y Anna Reyes, defended an appearance in which she balanced her more festive styles with others such as taranta, malagueña, seguiriya, and soleá. Her red eyes were an example of commitment, and her father, from below, cheered her on at a volume practically for himself. At the end, she invited her parents Manuela and Ramón to celebrate the success with her to the rhythm of bulería. It was a great moment. Afterwards, we stayed at the bar of the Peña Uncle José, to listen to the songs until the wee hours cantes of Mateo Soleá, Joaquín El Zambo, Abraham El Zambo, El Uño…and the dancing of a dozen women who revived the club's vibrant nights. All this in just 48 hours.
If you like the flamenco, come to Jerez in October and November.
