La LVII Meeting of Cante Jondo from La Puebla de Cazalla, one of the longest-running, most personal and prestigious events on the calendar flamenco The summer festival brings together major figures on Saturday, July 11th. cante , the Mayte Martín, Ezequiel Benítez, Paqui Ríos and Rubito Hijoguitarists of the caliber of Antonio Carrión, Patrocinio Hijo, Domingo Rubichi, Paco León and José Gálvezand the dance of the Granada woman Fuensanta La Moneta, at the traditional gala hosted by La Fuenlonguilla Estate and will be presented by the journalist Sara Arguijo.
At an event held this Thursday, June 11th, in the Andalusian Institute of Flamenco which its director has attended, Christopher Ortega; the mayor of La Puebla de Cazalla, Antonio Martín; the Councillor for Culture, Miguel Angel Martin, and artists like Fuensanta La Moneta y Antonio CarrionMartín highlighted “the Meeting’s ability to renew itself and integrate different perspectives and interests, becoming a meeting point for lovers of this art and a space for coexistence that attracts spectators from all over the world every summer, who find here a space to share the flamenco experience in an open, free, and communal way.”
In this sense, in addition to this magical night, fans and visitors will be able to enjoy a wide and diverse range of free activities that, starting on Friday, July 3, will fill the Moorish municipality with exhibitions and workshops. flamenco children's events, book presentations, documentary screenings, lectures and recitals canteDance and music for all audiences from artists such as La Tremendita, El Perrete, Ismael de la Rosa, Dani Llamas, Juan Tomás de la Molía, Mercedes Luján, Miguel Tena or Manuel CástuloA "luxury" lineup that, in the words of the Councillor for Culture, Miguel Ángel Martín Bohórquez, “it allows you to enjoy the richness of flamenco"...with all its nuances and colors," something that attracts a multitude of fans from across the country and internationally each year, such as those who attend the 22nd International Course of Flamenco which takes place over a week at the Hacienda itself.
Thus, without leaving aside the initial idea of its founders, the Moorish painter and poet Francisco Moreno Galvan and the singer Jose Menese, the Meeting of Cante Jondo has been growing and diversifying to “position the flamenco at the epicenter and to coordinate around it initiatives that serve as an engine for social and educational transformation.” Through, in this case, specific activities aimed at the inmates of the Penitentiary Center, the workshops of flamenco for the little ones or the ninth edition of the Youth Meeting of Cante Jondo.
An immersive flamenco experience
Thus, with the same interest with which the poster for the Meeting is programmed, the City Council of La Puebla de Cazalla proposes from July 3 to 10 a program of parallel activities with some thirty events aimed at contributing to the dissemination and diffusion of art jondo, to foster the creation of new audiences, to accommodate the most avant-garde trends, and to generate spaces for reflection and thought around the flamenco.
The program will be inaugurated on Friday the 3rd at the José María Moreno Galván Museum of Contemporary Art (21.30 pm) with the exhibition of the visual artist Alonso GilEntitled The Party and curated by Esther Regueiraand the inauguration of the facility Zapateado de nuñezdedios.
Right afterwards, at 23 pm, the guitarist's free recital will take place in the Plaza Vieja. Mercedes Lujan, one of the few women who have managed to carve out a niche as soloists in flamenco guitar, and the performance that the Extremaduran singer, winner of the Lámpara Minera award in La Unión in 2006, will offer, Miguel de Tena, with the touch of Child Sponsorship.
On Saturday the 5th at 9 a.m. at the Hacienda La Fuenlonguilla, the event will begin XXII International Course of Flamencowhich every year brings together dozens of fans from all over the world in the town. Later that evening, in the Plaza de Andalucía, starting at 23 p.m., you can enjoy the concert of flamenco-rock from the multifaceted musician and singer Dani Llamas, and that of one of the great innovators of flamenco of the 21st century, the flamenco singer Rosario La Tremendita, who will be accompanied by the guitar of Joselito Acedo and the battery of Manuel Queen.
The workshops for boys and girls taught by the Moorish teacher will begin on Monday, July 6. Antonia Espejo at the Manuel García Gómez Municipal School of Music and Dance, and will be held throughout the week. In addition, in the afternoon, the XI Meeting of Cante Jondo in La Mezquitilla, which takes place in the Sevilla II Penitentiary Centre and in which he will act Miguel de Tena with the touch of Child Sponsorship, in addition to some inmates from the Sevilla II Penitentiary Center in Morón de la Frontera.
On Tuesday the 7th, the renowned photographer José Lamarca She will present her book of flamenco photography at the Peña Flamenca Francisco Moreno Galván at 8:30 p.m. After the event, the Town Hall Square will host the show (10:30 p.m.). flamenco children's film starring the Association Flamenco inclusive José Galán and which is titled Dancing accessories.
The week will continue on Wednesday, July 8th at 8:30 p.m. Peña Francisco Moreno Galván Flamenco Cultural Center with a lecture by journalist and researcher Lola PantojaEntitled José Menese, a singing voice, which coincides with the tenth anniversary of the death of the Moorish flamenco singer. Next, the 9th Youth Meeting Cante Jondo where the flamenco singer from Malaga... Aroa of Bastián –with the touch of Rubén Portillo Ponce– and the flamenco singer from Huelva Consuelo Haldon –with the touch of Antonio Carrion– will delight the public from 23 pm onwards in the Plaza de las Melias.
The next day, the critic and journalist Gufi Gómez will deliver the lecture El flamenco on the border in the Peña Flamenca Francisco Moreno Galván (20 pm), just before the flash mob starring the boys and girls participating in the workshop flamenco in the Town Hall Square at 10:00 p.m. To close the evening, the award will be presented. III Ambassadors of the Meeting Award Cante Jondo to Antonio Carrión in Plaza Nueva (23 pm), where attendees will be able to listen to the recitals of the Mairena native Manuel Castulo, with the guitar of Manuel valenciaand from Extremadura The Dog with the touch of José Ángel Castilla.
On Friday the 10th, those interested will be able to discover The footprint of the flamenco in Puebla on the tourist route that will depart from the Plaza Vieja (10:30 am) and get to know the Festival Memories Flamencos The guided tour will take place at 12:00 at the Hacienda La Fuenlonguilla. Prior registration is required for these activities at the tourist office, via email. tourism@pueblacazalla.com or by phone at 955 291 013. In the afternoon, the Victoria Room will host the researcher's lecture. Gerhard Steingress (20 hours) titled What can sociology contribute to knowledge about flamenco? And then at 11 p.m., the Convent Square will be the setting for the presentation of the poster for the 57th Meeting of Cante Jondo, in addition to the recital by cante de Ismael de la Rosa with the touch of Francisco Vinuesa and from the dance recital of Juan Thomas de la Molia, which will be accompanied by the guitar of Jesus Rodriguez and the cante de Jose the Little Breasted y Sebastian Sanchez.
Meeting of Cante Jondo
On Saturday, July 11, the grand night of the Moorish festival will take place in the cante with one of the artists who have most influenced the flamenco contemporary and one of the most admired and beloved voices by both the most discerning fans and the general public: Mayte Martín. On cante Her exquisite and serene style and versatility have underpinned a career that positions her as an international benchmark in flamencoBolero, jazz, and Latin music. Recently awarded the prestigious National Prize of Cante 2025, awarded by the Chair of FlamencoA graduate of the Andalusian School of Folklore and Folk Studies in Jerez, the flamenco singer will offer a unique recital in La Puebla, sharing 25 years of creative work in which she has showcased a genuine and free style that combines rigor, classicism, and dialogue with other musical traditions. For this evening, she will be accompanied by the guitar of José Gálvez.
Alongside her, the Jerez native will share the bill. Ezekiel BenitezOne of the most sought-after flamenco singers at the best festivals of the moment. Born in the Santiago neighborhood, this producer and composer has become a leading figure in the flamenco scene. cante A short piece that goes straight to the soul, featuring one of the most luminous voices on the flamenco scene. Alongside it, the Jerez touch of... Domingo Rubichi's.
With a pilot plant cante The Malaga style appears drier, more anarchic, and more primitive. Paqui RiosShe has recently established herself as one of the leading flamenco singers among aficionados thanks to her sensitivity and ability to convey the sounds of bygone eras. On this occasion, she will be accompanied in the recital by the guitarist Paco León.
Defending the singing heritage of the municipality this year will be the renowned Moorish singer Blond Son, an artist who has won around twenty first prizes in the main national competitions of cante and an extensive track record in peñaand festivals where he always stands out for his dedication. That night, one of the most beloved guitarists in the municipality will provide the special touch. Child Sponsorship.
The icing on the cake, before the traditional end of the party, will be provided by the dancer Fuensanta La Moneta, one of the leading figures of the Granada school, captivating audiences with her expressive drama, her mastery of rhythm, and the variety of styles she employs, personally updating the most ancient dance. cante will accompany him Jeromo Segura y Sergio 'El Colorao', and instantly Rafael Rodriguez.
Furthermore, in gratitude for their dedication and in recognition of their fifty years on stages and at festivals around the world, the 57th Meeting of Cante Jondo has wanted to leave the focus of the touch in the hands of Antonio Carrion, master of the accompaniment touch and regular friend of the event, who will open the night as a solo guitarist.
The gala will be hosted by the journalist Sara Arguijo And at the end, attendees will be able to enjoy the music of DJ Gufi.
Tickets for the meeting can now be purchased online via the link https://entradaspuebla.blex.es/, by phone at 955 499 416/623 258 972 or in person at the Department of Culture (Plaza Cardenal Spínola s/n) from Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 15 p.m., among other locations that will be announced on the La Puebla de Cazalla Town Hall's social media profiles. ♦
