The Cordoba-based publishing house Xibarit has put into circulation Flamenco Cordoba, an ambitious photographic project that aims to capture, in a single volume, the living memory of flamenco in the capital and its surroundings. The work, conceived as an author's edition and produced in a limited run, seeks to become a documentary reference for understanding the plurality of art jondo in Cordoba territory.
The book, produced in collaboration with Gypsy Fairy Association and producer Argote FlamencoThe exhibition presents an extensive visual journey through the work of over a hundred artists—from established names to emerging talents—portrayed in significant locations within the historic center and other emblematic sites throughout the province. The exhibition goes beyond simply showcasing faces: the architectural and heritage environment plays a central role as an integral part of the city's cultural identity.
The singer Antonio de Pozoblanco and the cultural manager José Sabalete They have served as advisors on the project. Sabalete emphasizes the significance of this work, stating that "the city needed a work that would showcase its flamenco soul without embellishment and with depth. Bringing together so many artists in a single volume means documenting an unrepeatable moment for the city." flamenco "Cordoban."
Among the portraits are figures of enormous importance in the recent history of the genre, such as Phosphorite —whose presence is captured in one of the last photographs taken of the teacher—, Pele, Merengue de Córdoba, Concha Calero o Vicente FriendAlongside them, performers from new generations are claiming their space, showing that the evolution of flamenco In Córdoba, it continues to rely on firm roots and innovative perspectives.
"The flamenco It is a living music, shaped over centuries, and this book aims to showcase its current state in Córdoba through the expressive power of its artists and the spaces that inspire them. A collective snapshot of the present. jondo which from now on is fixed for future generations" (Xibarit)
Flamenco Cordoba It also dedicates part of its pages to the trades that support art jondo In the city. Guitar makers, dressmakers specializing in suits flamenco and other professionals who bring the local creative fabric to life share the spotlight with references to literature and palos essential, composing a global vision of the ecosystem that allows the flamenco keep beating strongly.
The edition—1.717 numbered and sealed copies—is printed on art paper and thread-bound with hard covers, making the volume a piece intended for collectors and lovers of flamenco. Their presentation at the Friendship Circle She was accompanied by the voice of Antonio de Pozoblanco and the guitar of Jesus Hans, which offered a sonic nod to the spirit of the project.
The publication is supported by the Regional Government of Andalusia, the Culture Department of the City Council of Córdoba, the Provincial Council, the University of Córdoba and the Chair of Flamencologia, evidencing the institutional consensus around the need to preserve and disseminate the city's flamenco heritage.
Xibarit summarizes it like this: the flamenco It is "a living music, shaped over centuries," and this book aims to showcase its current state in Córdoba through the expressive power of its artists and the spaces that inspire them. A collective snapshot of the present. jondo which, from now on, is set for future generations.
