In an act of deference to the artistic nickname proudly worn by this year's honoree, the Culture Delegation of Morón City Council, headed by the mayor alfonso luna, with the approval of its mayor Juanma Rodríguez, They decided to invite the fans to the picturesque and beautiful town of El Gastor for the presentation of the fifty-ninth edition of the Festival Flamenco Gazpacho Andaluz.
It was at noon on May 15th in the Oil Mill From the town where fans from Morón, El Gastor and other towns gathered to discover this year's lineup and accompany Paco del Gastor on such an emotional day, as he himself pointed out in his speech.
Alfonso Luna eloquently and elegantly conducted the event, introducing the participants and giving the floor to the honored guitarist and the poster's designer. Alfonso Gómez, Manuel Martin Martín, dean of critics and presenter of the festival – perhaps the one who has presented it the most times in the history of Gazpacho – to yours truly, Kiko Valle, responsible for detailing the trajectory and virtues of the flamencothose listed on the poster, Juanma Rodríguez and the mayor of El Gastor, Isabel Moreno, who presented the mythical Gastor bagpipe as a gift to Paco del Gastor.
The festival will take place on July 4th starting at 9 pm again in the courtyard of Salesian School from Morón de la Frontera (Seville), with a refreshment stand located away from the stage to avoid disturbing noises and with the audience seated at round tables, having the possibility of taking food and drink to go and enjoying during the break the tasting of gazpacho in its bowl courtesy of The Tomato Shop of Los PalaciosThe outstanding students of guitar, dance, and cante from the Municipal School of Music and Dance Preluding the performances of the professional lineup that makes up this year's stellar program. And from ten o'clock at night, the cante will be borne by Maria Terremoto, enveloped by the ropes of Nono Jero and palmas de Manuel Cantarote y Juan Diego Valencia, and Cancanilla of Malaga, with Chaparro from Malaga to the touch and rhythm of José del ChaparroAt the official ceremony honoring Paco del Gastor, his grandson will be the guitarist. Paco's Spender who will illuminate the moment. And as a soloist, it will be Dani de Moron the one in charge of continuing the prominence of the guitar in this town that carries it as its hallmark, with splashes of lime, with the choirs and palmas de The TwinsThe dance will shine on the wooden stage with the poise and gypsy spirit of Pepe Torres placeholder image, who will dance for the cante de Manuel de la Nina, The Little Breast y Manuel Tañe with the guitar of Ramon AmadorThe grand finale will arrive from Jerez, a bulerías dance performance. Diego Carrasco placeholder image and Carrasco Family to finish seasoning the mash of a hearty and substantial Gazpacho.
"And from ten o'clock at night the cante It will be performed by María Terremoto, accompanied by the strings of Nono Jero and the palmas by Manuel Cantarote and Juan Diego Valencia, and Cancanilla de Málaga, with Chaparro de Málaga on guitar and the rhythm of José del Chaparro»
Tickets for the event cost only 12 euros in advance at Giglon, the House of Culture from Morón and the Flamenco Gathering El Gallo, peña flamenca from the municipality with whom they organize the Festival. And from 20 euros at the box office on the day of the event.
Luna added that "Morón and the flamenco community owed Paco a debt, and this year that debt will be repaid." During his emotional speech, the protagonist wanted to remember his friend. The GoatherdHe spoke of his recently deceased uncle, whom he had accompanied for many years. He said, "I'm from two towns, El Gastor and Morón. I was born in Morón, but I've been a resident of El Gastor since I played ball as a child in shorts." He recalled the origin of his stage name, so he could use it in a radio contest. And his family didn't hesitate, with his uncle's approval as well. Diego, that was Paquito del GastorAnd so it remains to this day.
Alfonso Gómez, the poster's creator, explained how he came up with the idea while sketching and throwing his drafts on the floor. When he looked down, he saw it "as a tribute to a mythical era in the 60s. A hydraulic tile floor, stained with wine, coffee, and the footprints of a party, with portraits of Paco del Gastor, Joselero, Diego del Gastor, the rooster of Morón…".
Martín Martín spoke highly of Paco, highlighting his talent as a guitarist and sharing anecdotes from their time together, because "we're like brothers." After the presentations of the artists on the lineup were detailed, Mayor Juanma Rodríguez noted that "For Morón, his flag is the..." flamenco and its Gazpacho, the flagshipBut we try to have different activities throughout the year, always with the help of our dear peñaHe reminisced about his childhood as a neighbor of Paco, for whom he has a special affection, not only as an artist. He also applauded the twinning agreement being formalized at this event with the town of El Gastor and then gave the floor to the mayor of the host municipality, who expressed her heartfelt gratitude.
The event concluded with the usual photo session, a gazpacho toast, and refreshments that provided an opportunity for conversation and discussion among the attendees. ♦
