The arrival of democracy in Spain brought with it, for the world of culture, the phenomenon of public subsidyUntil then, the process of supply and demand was primarily based on the box office. With the implementation of democratic management of public resources, the element of state funding was incorporated. This component, in my opinion, is essential from the outset, given that public authorities have an obligation to preserve and promote something as essential as culture.
But of course, intentions are one thing, results another. In these nearly fifty years, we've seen it all, with the most notable, unfortunately, being cronyism, dishonesty, and nepotism, which has undermined the credibility of a very laudable idea that generated enormous expectations. In the complex world of flamenco, this has resulted in the implementation and durability of vicious and corrupt practices that make anyone blush and which, unfortunately, there is no way to eradicate. A series of illustrious figures have emerged who, through mafia-like actions in collusion with certain institutions – public and private – have converted to flamenco in the Cinderella of Spanish culture.
"The future lies with our children, who must be given the opportunity to experience our country's most important musical culture."
Let this speech serve to express my sincere support for the initiative of the Federation of PeñaFlamenco Union of Cordoba with your program El Flamenco, from school to peñas. A project that has the collaboration of the Provincial Council of Córdoba and whose objective is the dissemination of art flamenco from the much-needed peñaand in the school environment. The peñaThey continue to be the great bastions of cultivation flamencoThese institutions are eager for financial and human resources, so any help is needed to continue their difficult work. And, of course, the future lies in our children, who must be given the opportunity to experience our country's most relevant musical culture.
I know the president of the Federation of very well. PeñaFlamencos 'Cordoban Flamenco Union', Juan Jesús Pedrosa Migueles, and I know of your noble intentions to establish new lines of action in the province of Córdoba in which responsibility and neatness in management prevail, putting respect for the environment first and foremost. flamenco. From expoflamenco, We encourage Juan Jesús, along with his board of directors, to continue along the path initiated with this project. Furthermore, he counts on the company Flamenco For Another Century from the musicologist and music producer Chemi Lopez, a guarantee of solvency, quality, and honesty—obsolete qualities. Of course, that's true.
regards flamencos.
