There are voices that take us straight back to Christmas, to the traditional carols… One of them is that of Tomasa Guerrero The Macanita, which was included in the first editions of the record series This is how our Earth sings at Christmas in the mid-80s, counting on the confidence of Jerez Grill This project was sponsored by the former Jerez Savings Bank, which later became Caja San Fernando and finally CajasolIn these times when financial institutions are not undertaking such projects, foundations are taking up the mantle, and it is common, especially for Cajasol Foundation in Andalusia, that they take on big proposals like these to safeguard the cultural essence of this land.
Macanita, therefore, established a sonic connection with the corpus of Christmas songs that were recovered in those works. Furthermore, she lent her voice to newer titles, some of them rescued from oblivion, sharing recording sessions and performances with La Paquera de Jerez, Uncle Manuel Soto Sordera, Rocío Jurado, Fernando Terremoto, Curro de la Morena, Jose Vargas El Mono, among others…
Over time, many more voices have joined the Christmas tradition, but hers is unmistakable, matriarchal. It's heard less and less, because the formats have changed. Now there are too many groups, too much on offer, and the treasure this Gypsy woman from Jerez holds in her voice isn't always appreciated. This year, luckily, they've organized a mini-tour that began in Cádiz and will take her to the headquarters of the Cajasol Foundation in Seville, on December 9th, and in Huelva, on December 17th.
The artist had the musical backing of the Jerez-based group at this first stop, as well as at the others. Taste of PlazuelaThe group had a significant presence, especially in the first part of the show, which lasted exactly one hour. The Christmas group has become one of the most highly regarded by fans and participated in the show. Peña The Buleria at the Villamarta Theatre and are required by great artists to share shows.
"Now there are too many groups, too much on offer, and people don't always know how to appreciate the treasure this Gypsy woman from Jerez has in her voice. Luckily, this year they've organized a mini-tour that started in Cádiz and will take her to the Cajasol Foundation headquarters in Seville on December 9th, and then to Huelva on December 17th."
James Peña He was the guitarist for the show, quite resourceful, always smiling but very focused. On the other hand, the zambomba, the main instrument, was also present, as well as the snare drum for more rhythmic moments, which he handled well. Kike Pérez Soto.
The voices were those of Mila Méndez, May, Cañero, Rocío Cañero and María García Romero, who sang titles like Lily of the Valley, Cane, Jerez Christmas, They were walking or a Christmas Eve bulerías medley. The show began with The Bell Ringers of Manuel TorresAs it's known in Jerez. Solemn, intimate, elegant, and majestic. La Macanita established her reign from the very beginning with that cathedral-like voice so admired by her hundreds of followers who filled the cathedral.
After a few minutes, with Sabor a Plazuela taking center stage, the singer returned to perform songs such as Mountains and Valleys, or the bulerías of the riverbank. With the Tin Tin Catalina It concluded a show worthy of gracing the best stages.
→ Organized by: Cajasol Foundation
Lead vocals: Macanita
Group: Sabor a Plazuela
Production: IFI Jerez
