El Andalusian Institute of Flamenco The official presentation of the poster and program of the festival took place on the morning of Wednesday, June 17th. 53rd Festival Flamenco of the Mistela, which is celebrated on October 16, 17, 23 and 24 in the Pedro Perez Fernandez Municipal Theatre from Los Palacios y Villafranca (Seville).
The event was presided over by the mayor of Los Palacios y Villafranca, Juan Manuel Valle Chacón; the president of the Flamenco Cultural Circle El Pozo de las Penas, Jose Maria Sousa Aparicioand the director of the Andalusian Institute of Flamenco, Christopher Ortega MartosThe presentation also featured the participation of several of the artists who will headline this year's festival.
The mayor highlighted the importance of this edition, which coincides with a historic moment for the flamenco institution in Palacios. “The best way to keep the flame of flamenco alive is to celebrate the flamenco festival.” flamenco "It's about opening the doors and letting in fresh air," said Juan Manuel Valle, who congratulated the Tertulia on a trajectory that will culminate this year with the reception of the International Prize of Flamenco Silverio Franconetti PIF 2026 maybe peña flamenca.
The councilor emphasized the work carried out over decades by members, directors and fans, as well as the entity's ability to continue bringing the flamenco to the new generations.
For his part, the president of the El Pozo de las Penas Flamenco Cultural Society, José María Sousa, emphasized the organization's historical commitment to the dissemination and defense of the art. jondo“Our discussion group has always aimed to contribute more to flamenco "of what he receives from it," he stated. He also recalled the pioneering role playedpeñarecognized by the association since its founding in 1951 and its contribution to fundamental initiatives for the flamenco Andalusian.
Sousa also highlighted that the 75th anniversary represents "a challenge and an opportunity to continue finding the role that the peñas must desempeñar in the flamenco of the present and the future."
During the meeting, the work created by the visual artist was unveiled. Ricardo Cadenas to announce the competition. Also, José Valencia, David de Arahal –who will receive the Venencia Flamenca al Toque award– and Archangel They shared details of the shows they will be staging in October.
The program kicks off on Friday, October 16th with 50 Years of Persecution, a show starring José Valencia and Anabel Valencia, together with Nazareth Kings, which, under the direction of Peter Maria Peña, commemorates the fiftieth anniversary of the historic work created by Juan Peña The Lebrijano y big felix.
The proposal recaptures the spirit of a creation that marked a turning point in the flamenco By narrating, through art and words, the history and resistance of the Roma people. “This project is made and focused on the six centuries of history of the Roma people,” José Valencia emphasized.
«The Festival Flamenco The Mistela festival will once again bring together some of the leading figures in the scene on its stage. flamenco contemporary, consolidating a trajectory of more than half a century dedicated to the promotion, dissemination and defense of one of the most universal cultural heritages of Andalusia»
On Saturday, October 17th, the Venencia Flamenca 2026 award will be presented to guitarist David de Arahal. Following the ceremony, the artist will perform. Alley of art, a show that reflects the creative force and personality of one of the most promising names in the guitar. flamenco current. It will feature guest artists Sandra Carrasco, Manuel de la Tomasa and José Ángel Carmona.
The second week of the festival will begin on Friday, October 23rd with a performance by Ballet Flamenco Andalusia and his show Heritage Flamenco, created to commemorate the fifteenth anniversary of the declaration of flamenco as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
Under the artistic and choreographic direction of Patricia guerreroThe proposal takes a journey through different musical and aesthetic landscapes of flamenco, paying tribute to essential figures in this art and celebrating the talent of new generations.
The grand finale will take place on Saturday, October 24th with Arcángel and his show Smell of eartha proposal that merges canteGuitar and dance in an evocative artistic reflection on nature, emotions, and the cultural roots that nourish the flamencoHe will be accompanied by Salvador Gutiérrez on guitar and by Los Mellis on vocals. palmas.
Arcángel recalled that he was the first artist to receive the prestigious Venencia Flamenca award in 2002, and valued the importance of this award as support for youth.
All performances will take place at the Pedro Pérez Fernández Municipal Theatre and will begin at 8:00 p.m. Organized by the Los Palacios y Villafranca City Council and the El Pozo de las Penas Flamenco Cultural Association, with the collaboration of various institutions, the Festival Flamenco The Mistela festival will once again bring together some of the leading figures in the scene on its stage. flamenco contemporary, consolidating a trajectory of more than half a century dedicated to the promotion, dissemination and defense of one of the most universal cultural heritages of Andalusia.
The mayor invited residents and visitors to enjoy an event he described as "a cultural landmark of the Andalusian autumn"also encouraging people to get to know the Tertulia El Pozo de las Penas, “which, with its 75 years, is at the origin of many of the great initiatives that have contributed to the development of flamenco in Andalusia and in Spain.”
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