The town of Conil de la Frontera in Cádiz is launching the August 1th, XNUMX a new date with art jondo. The La Chanca Cultural Center It hosts from 10:30 p.m. onwards the I Conil Bulería Festival, a festival that was born with the intention of becoming a permanent fixture and that, in its first edition, pays tribute to Jose Maria Castano, one of the essential voices in contemporary flamenco dissemination.
The recognition is especially moving for those of us who are part of ExpoFlamenco. Jose Maria Castano He has been a member of this organization since its inception, a regular contributor to the website, and the coordinator of the cultural center. Studio Expoflamenco Jerez, from where it carries out intensive work in dissemination, programming and defense of flamencoHis career as a journalist, presenter, lecturer, and communicator has made him a reference point for several generations of fans, always with the right words, profound knowledge, and an approachability that has earned him the respect and affection of the world. flamenco.
"Very happy and honored by the dedication of the 1st Bulería Festival in Conil de la Frontera," Castaño commented on his social media upon learning the news. "The truth is, I feel a little overwhelmed by this recognition. On August 1st, in the beautiful and beloved town of Conil de la Frontera, we inaugurated its 1st Bulería Festival with a dedication. And the honor is even greater being surrounded by a lineup full of admired artists who are also friends. I thank the organizers and the promoter." Andres Bermudez This fitting gesture to recognize so many years in the dissemination of flamenco and their culture. I extend this dedication to the families of hikers and expoflamencos of the world."
It will not be merely a symbolic tribute. José María Castaño himself will also act as presenter of an evening that will bring together a top-tier cast, with figures from different generations and schools, united by the common denominator of bulería and the cante root.
The poster brings together Luis el Zambo, Antonio Reyes, Pedro el Granaíno, Duquende, Luis MoneoRemedios Reyes y Chato from Malaga al canteThe musical touch will be provided by Domingo Rubichi, Julio Romero, Juan Manuel Moneoy Nono Reyes, while the palmas will be in the hands of Jose Rubichi y Jose CarrascoThe dance will come with Carmen Herrera, accompanied by cante by Joseph the Mijita.
The organizers have set a price of €30 for advance tickets and €35 at the door. With this premiere, Conil adds a new event to its summer calendar. flamenco Andalusian, opting for a format that combines big names from cante with recognition to those who, through communication and dissemination, have been working for decades to enhance this universal heritage.
"I am overwhelmed by this recognition. On August 1st, in the beautiful and beloved town of Conil de la Frontera, we inaugurated its first Bulería Festival with a special dedication. And the honor is even greater being surrounded by a lineup full of admired artists who are also friends. I thank the organizers and their promoter, Andrés Bermúdez, for this thoughtful gesture in recognizing so many years of promoting the Bulería." flamenco and their culture. I extend this dedication to the families of hikers and expoflamenco"of the world"
Program of the 1st Bulería Festival of Conil
Saturday August 1 2026
22.30 hours long.
La Chanca Cultural Center (Conil de la Frontera, Cádiz)
Festival dedicated to José María Castaño
Presented by: José María Castaño
Al cante
Luis the Zambo
Antonio Reyes
Pedro the Granaíno
Duquende
Luis Moneo
Remedios Reyes
Chato from Malaga
Guitars
Domingo Rubichi's
July Romero
Juan Manuel Moneo
Nono Reyes
Palmas
Jose Rubichi
Jose Carrasco
Home
Carmen Herrera
Al cante of the dance
Joseph the Mijita
