It's been a few weeks since the world of flamenco he knew that Joan of the Pipe She was going through a delicate period of health. She is gradually recovering, and her family has reassured those closest to her. Juana is one of Jerez's most beloved and admired artists, always a fixture at the city's major events, and of course, with a career that has taken her to different countries around the world and with major companies such as those of Manuel Morao or his nephew Antonio the Pipe.
Last December, she suffered a serious hip fracture that kept her offstage for a few weeks, naturally hoping to recover with the scheduled rehabilitation. Unfortunately, she suffered a stroke at the end of January, which has worried all of us who love her (and there are many of us) and will keep her offstage for a long time. She had performances planned for the beginning of the year that she has had to cancel; one of them, and one of the most anticipated, was... The Angel's Lair, room in which Juana has starred in dreamlike nights with her cante and his dance, usually accompanied by the guitar of Diego del Morao, within this festival that coincides with the Jerez Festival.
"We are deeply grateful to Lole Montoya, one of the great voices of flamencoA true artist with deep roots and a solid career, who has known how to defend the cante from a place of deep respect for tradition. Their acceptance of this proposal speaks of generosity and a commitment to what is essential."
Given the high costs of the treatment needed for Aunt Juana's recovery, the organization has decided that although she won't be on stage, she will still be the main attraction, with a tribute whose proceeds will go towards covering those expenses. Lole Montoya and José Acedo those who carry the music, the flamenco Triana native, the March 3. up to the venue at Calle Porvenir, 1. It will be a recital by cante solidarity and a "Row 0" has been announced so that anyone who wants to can collaborate even if they do not attend the event, even contributing what they consider beyond the payment of the entrance fee with a donation of 20 euros, which can be purchased on the website of La Guarida del Ángel.
Director, Mario GonzálezShe stated on her Facebook profile that “that night will be transformed into something different. A night to accompany. To support. To sing for her. We are deeply grateful to Lole Montoya, one of the great voices of flamencoA true artist with deep roots and a solid career, who has known how to defend the cante from a place of deep understanding and respect for tradition. Her acceptance of this proposal speaks of generosity and a commitment to what is essential.”
This festival will feature artists such as Capullo de Jerez, Antonio Rey, Dolores AgujetasEnrique el Extremeño, María del Mar Moreno, Reyes Carrasco… among many others, from February 20th to March 7th. This edition, the fifteenth, is dedicated to the fans, the audience of the Jerez Festival, those who come from all over the world to enjoy the city in all its aspects.
