It is undeniable that one of the problems of most peñaThe key to flamenco is having a number of young people among its members that allows it to ensure, if not guarantee, a healthy future for the organization and for the FlamencoAmidst this sea of ​​uncertainty, Arahal has just presented the youth group of the Niña de los Peines Flamenco Cultural Association. This initiative was born from the enthusiasm of a 10-year-old girl, Julieta Álvarez, who presented the idea, along with a proposed set of bylaws, to the president, Antonio Portillo. Currently, 12 children, aged between 9 and 14, are committed to keeping the flame of flamenco alive. Flamenco in Arahal. An intergenerational experience to live the Flamenco fully

Synopsis: As above, so below; as below, so above. Thus begins the performance with this cryptic text found on the Emerald Tablets, attributed to Hermes Trismegistus. It expresses the connection between the macrocosm (universe) and the microcosm (humankind), describing creation, the unity of all things. Throughout the performance, the seven fundamental Hermetic principles will be revealed: 1. Mentalism, 2. Correspondence, 3. Vibration, 4. Polarity, 5. Rhythm, 6. Cause and Effect, and 7. The Principle of Generation. The performance is divided into two parts: Heaven, Spirit; and Earth, the Carnal. Through Bach, Albinoni, and the classical composers, we will journey to the spiritual realm, to Heaven, traversing the transition to the earthly realm with works born from real experiences, such as heartbreak, as exemplified by the Bolero "Qué Darias," Sevillanas, Pretty Woman, and others, while simultaneously discovering the life and human experiences of the artist. TRANSMUTATION, alchemy, will be evident throughout the show through the rhythm. flamencoThe performance unfolds through the artist's text and words, with the audience witnessing how life can be transmuted through LOVE. Negative emotions become beauty, bad becomes good. The core cast includes: Miriam Méndez (piano, dance, and vocals), Curro Vargas (guitar), Juan Amaya (rhythm and dance), and Antonio Montoya (rhythm and dance). The artistic team consists of: Miriam Méndez (direction, composition, and dramaturgy), Miriam Méndez Company (costume, set, and lighting design), Rafael Herrera (executive production). The composer, Miriam Méndez, is a concert pianist and composer, a pioneer in the fusion of... flamenco with classical music. First woman to record a piano album flamenco (Bach by FlamencoComing from a family with a long musical tradition (the Méndez family), she began her musical studies at the age of three. Her mother, a piano teacher, introduced her to the instrument. Miriam showed unusual precocity, with her first compositions appearing at the age of five. During her childhood, she lived between two worlds; flamenco and classical music. Her formal musical studies began at the Royal Conservatory of Seville under the tutelage of professors such as José Antonio Coso, Ramón Coll, and Ana Guijarro. She later continued her studies at the Liceu Conservatory of Music in Barcelona. In 1992, she moved to Antwerp, Belgium, to delve deeper into the works of Johann Sebastian Bach with Frederick Gevers. Three years later, pianist Lazar Berman invited her to study with him at the prestigious "Incontri col maestro" school in Imola, Italy, where she was the only Spanish pianist admitted at the time. There, she received instruction from Ricardo Chailly, Joaquín Achucarro, and Vladimir Ashkenazy, among others. Her talent as a composer was discovered by the renowned Grammy-winning producer Michael Haas, who, impressed by the unusual and original nature of her talent and compositions, proposed that she record her first album, "Bach Por." FlamencoFrom this moment on, her career took off, surprising the world with this debut work. On her first tour (2006, 2007), sponsored by BMW, she performed for two years in Spain's finest venues (Teatre Nacional de Catalunya TNC, Euskalduna in Bilbao, Teatro Lope de Vega in Seville, Auditori in Valencia, etc.). She was invited to play at the world's most prestigious festivals alongside renowned artists. She was invited twice by Fazyl Say to the Antalya International Piano Festival (Turkey) in 2007 and 2009, alongside Vladimir Spivakov and Michel Camilo. She also performed at the Barcelona International Piano Festival (Auditori 2008) with Andrea Gravilov and McCoy Tyrner, and at the Wiesnabaden International Festival (Germany). The Segovia International Music Festival (2006) commissioned her to create the show "Mozart Dream" for the Mozart centenary (250 years). FlamencoFrom this show came his second album, “Mozart Dream.” Flamenco"2009. At this festival he met Chick Corea who, surprised, took Bach's first album back to New York." FlamencoAfter introducing her to the prestigious jazz producer Bob Belden, A&R of Blue Notes a few years later, he hired her to record "Miles Español" (New York) in May 2010. In May of that same year, Miriam was hired for the Shanghai Expo (China). She met Jorge Pardo through Bob Belden (a guest artist on the album "Miles Español") and other jazz artists, which led to her third album, "SEDUCTION." A complete departure from her previous albums, Miriam recorded "SEDUCTION" with jazz greats such as Jerry González, Jorge Pardo, Tino di Geraldo, Yelsy Heredia, and Pepe Bao. In November 2014, the renowned Blue Notes producer Bob Belden, who had recently passed away, proposed that she record and present her work in New York. FLAMENCO'S SEDUCTION. In this latest work, she showcases artistic resources previously hidden by the artist, such as interpreting her own compositions with her flamenco voice, expressing herself through dance, and playing percussion. This latest show has recently been performed at the Alexandria Opera House, the National Theatre of Cairo, and the Auditorium Parco della Musica at the Biennale of flamenco From Rome. In 2015, she recorded another album, Compássion. She recently returned to conquer Asia with her latest tour in China from October to November 2016, highlighted by her performance at the Shanghai Grand Theatre during the prestigious World Music of Shanghai festival. Also noteworthy in 2018 was the opening of the prestigious Regensburg Film Festival (Germany), as well as the premiere of her latest show, The Barefoot Princess, at the Festival Flamenco From Madrid. Miriam will soon release her fifth album, "De Película," once again surprising us with another unexpected twist. In recent years, and during the pandemic lockdown, she was commissioned by film director Nacho Velilla to compose one of the tracks for his film "Los Pelos." A regular performer at prestigious jazz venues such as AC Recoletos Jazz in Madrid, she has also collaborated extensively, including as a frequent guest artist with Miguel Poveda. In 2023, the film directors "Los Javis" discovered Miriam's acting talent, casting her on the big screen as the legendary Lola Flores. Her performance captivated the Spanish media, and from that moment on, Miriam Méndez began her acting career, playing various roles alongside renowned actresses such as Belén Rueda, Hiba Abouk, and others. Curro Vargas. Guitarist Francisco de Asís Doblas Vargas, known as Curro Vargas, was born in 1987 in Lebrija. A descendant of a long line of flamenco singers and dancers, the flamenco It is his native language. Even as a child, his mother, Concha Vargas, instilled in him a sense of rhythm. By the age of seven, he had chosen the guitar as his means of expression and began studying at the Eduardo Rebollar School. At fifteen, he entered the Cristina Heeren Foundation, where he was taught by El Niño de Pura and Miguel Ángel Cortes, among others. And at that age, fifteen, he made his debut alongside his mother at the Biennial of Flamenco from Seville. Since then his career has only grown, as has his wisdom and skill on the guitar, being acclaimed as one of the best guitarists flamencoCurrently. The flamenco dancer. Juan Amaya Juan Amaya, Pelón, comes from one of the oldest families dedicated to flamenco. flamencoAlthough he has had excellent teachers, such as Farruco, Manolo Marín, and José Galván, he completed his training by experimenting with his own movement scores. He has worked alongside great artists, such as Paco de Lucía, Farruquito, Falete, Remedios Amaya, Laura Vital, and Olga Pericet, performing in the world's finest theaters. The dancer, Antonio Montoya, comes from a family of artists. (Booking: 651641382 hiperbolicas@gmail.com) flamencos, the cante Dance has been his element since birth. He trained at the Antonio Ruiz Soler Dance Conservatory in Seville. His teachers included Manolo Marín, Angelita Vargas, and Carmen Ledesma, among others. He has received numerous national and local awards. For four years, he was a solo dancer in ballet and zarzuela at the Maestranza Opera House in Seville. He has performed as a flamenco dancer in shows such as “Feriante” and “Cuplé.” flamenco”, “Up to the hair comb”.

Illustrated discussion featuring some sound samples from guitarist Alejandro Hurtado's album "El primer llanto." An official presentation featured the performer himself, accompanied by Professor Roberto Sabater, and a videoconference with Professor Norberto Torres, José María Castaño, who moderated the session. Most of the tracks on this album were detailed one by one, with live illustrations by the author and guitarist himself.

An album that has just been nominated for the Latin Grammys. Our guest, by his own merits, occupies a privileged place in the current scene of the concert guitar. Antonio Rey combines interpretative and compositional characteristics that go beyond virtuosity. The technique at the service of an overflowing flamenco intuition, which has been built little by little until solidifying into a flawless guitarist with resolutions of undeniable flavour. flamenco. As a kind of audio biography, he has presented his artistic life in chapters, where memories are threaded together with the common thread of his experiences. The result is a full album, open to the many ups and downs and musical influences he has collected over the years. Stories of a flamenco, which is the title of Antonio Rey's new album, will be presented on an intense tour of the United States. Very soon, also in our Space Expoflamenco with the illustration of several live performances.

When you admire an artist and he gives you his time, the gesture is priceless. In addition to a wonderful interview, we spent an afternoon sharing invaluable conversations. I know an excellent person, an example of overcoming, sacrifice, work and perseverance. The guitarist from Algeciras Jose Carlos Gomez It gave me the opportunity to share wonderful moments. José Carlos Gómez was born in the town of Algeciras, Cádiz, on June 16, 1972. He grew up in a humble, hard-working family, where his father grew up alongside his family. Antonio Sanchez Pecino, patriarch of the Lucía saga. It is curious how at three years old he is dazzled by a performance by the maestro Paco de Lucía on television. These images remain so engraved in his memory that at the age of five he asks for a flamenco guitar in his letter to the Three Wise Men. At the age of seven he begins to take his first lessons, initially with a singer with guitar knowledge, Flowers the Gaditan, member of the Trio los Gaditanos together with the parents of Manuel Molina and  Isabel PantojaFor two years he shares friendship with the guitarist Salvador AndradesSalvador taught him the influence of the Algeciras guitar, along with pieces by Paco de Lucía. Jose Carlos was very receptive and quickly grasped the learning of themes and falsetas. Later, Jose Carlos began to study Paco de Lucía's playing in more depth. He even gave concerts with pieces by the Algeciras maestro at the age of eleven. Andres Rodriguez introduces him as a member of the Board Flamenco Soleá. The experience with this group is important in his career as a guitarist, providing him with basic aspects of playing for dancing and cante, in addition to providing him with fundamental knowledge for the future of his career. Just like the great influence of Paco NarvaezWith this teacher he not only perfected his technique, but also expanded his harmonic and sound knowledge. And at the age of sixteen he not only accompanied singers such as Canela de San Roque o Antonio Madreles, but even offers guitar concerts in London or Paris, with a spectacular reception.   Pepe de Lucia, seeing his good manners with the sonanta, calls him to work with a young man baby food. It is then that José Carlos meets and lives with Tomatito, and plays in Rotterdam. Or with Moraíto ChicoMorao was captivated by a bulería he heard playing, and said, "That kid really plays Paco's music." During that time, he won first prize in the Ramón de Algeciras Guitar Competition in Getafe. And soon he settled in Madrid. With the support of Jose Maria Bandera contact the company Merche Esmeralda. And with the dancer he works, first in Los Veranos de la Villa, together with Luis Habichuela, Ramon the Portuguese and Talegon from Cordoba. He then joined the Ballet of the Region of Murcia as the first guitarist. But that was not all, since from 1991 to 1997 he joined the Ballet of the Region of Murcia as the first guitarist. National Ballet of Spain, together with Luis Habichuela and José María Bandera. He works on national and international tours. He even composes the music for works in the ballet repertoire.    

«The project that is coming out in mid-2023 is 'Las Huellas de Dios'. In the words of José Carlos Gómez himself, it is not a homage or a tribute, it is much more. He wanted to put a soundtrack to important moments in his life. It is a very well thought out album, well woven and full of nods to the figure of Paco de Lucía»

We are at the opening of the intimate concerts of Espacio Expoflamenco in Jerez. Perhaps a way to narrate the guitarist's recital Manuel valencia It can be placed in the center of the river, whether it is a mighty or a still one, of which it is a part. This is how the banks can be seen behind its extraordinary touch.

 

The solea at the beginning, Gate of Time, is a statement of intent regarding the previous premise. Manuel Valencia Medrano draws from the springs of the Jerez school, from which he takes that graceful depth so difficult to execute in its original cadence. A use of the alzapúa, characteristic of these parts—adding the index finger to the thumb—is combined with rounded strums and arpeggios that he captures with personality and taste. However, the performer isn't content with this exposition and proposes melodic arcs in keeping with his time. Tradition with a certain openness to the contemporary. Of course, with great respect, as if not wanting to over-shake the legacy.

 

In collaboration with Carlos Merino on percussion, performs the zapateado The tree of words, also from his work The three shores that came to introduce usManuel intuits the entrance and exit of the dance, the toe and heel supported by the binary polyrhythm that in Jerez is mellow with a certain cadence to the rhythms most characteristic of the amalgam. After his performance, he releases some of the initial tension.

 

Maybe it's Flower veil, a minera finished off with fandangos, the most poetic of the concert's passages. Manuel evokes the stillness of a yeast that pompously emerges from the depths of the oak barrel to the surface of the wine. The wood and the sound, in other words, flow here with tremolos and picado notes, describing the transition from darkness to light.

   

"Manuel Valencia draws from the wellsprings of the Jerez school, from which he draws that graceful depth so difficult to execute in its original cadence. A use of the alzapúa, characteristic of these parts—adding the index finger to the thumb—is combined with rounded strums and arpeggios that he captures with personality and flair."

When the success starring still resonates Manuel valencia in their intimate recital, we can now announce the date of the next live performance at our venue. Space Expoflamenco Jerez will host the concert Sieve of the guitarist Alejandro HurtadoAn event that will take place, in person and via streaming, on Thursday, November 23rd at 20:XNUMX PM. Tickets are selling fast. An intimate concert by Alejandro Hurtado – 'Tamiz' at Espacio Expoflamenco Jerez Pure flamenco guitar to enjoy firsthand from one of today's most acclaimed solo talents. Sieve It is the album that marks the start of guitarist Alejandro Hurtado's career as a composer.

El grupo Expoflamenco has a clear international vocation. A circumstance that stems from the dream of uniting flamenco communities around the world. Hence, this perspective is always a reason to show how our art is felt regardless of geographical borders. 'Tower of Babel' with polka dots, which is the same and even more so the dance that brings together the largest number of fans from all latitudes. With all the merits comes an accredited dancer born in Nantes (France), and based in Seville. Helena Cueto, due to her quality and resume, is present at the most important flamenco events. She also comes endorsed by the dancer Joaquín Grilo, who will introduce her, and with an unbeatable company: cante by José el Pechuguita and the guitar of Jesús Rodríguez. An evening dedicated to the important fans of France, our neighboring country.

Don't miss the unique opportunity to enjoy this concert by Enrique El Extremeño. An undisputed master and standard-bearer of cante to dance that has placed its brass at the feet of the greatest. Both in front and behind, it carries with it the traces of experience and the poise of a throat that has distinguished itself for five decades. Fifty years of spinning, scratching in each third, drawing the paths of dance and snatching the oles of the fans.