The 37th edition of Veranos de la Villa has revealed the list of artists scheduled to perform live in-person in Madrid, Spain this summer. The central courtyard of the Conde Duque Cultural Center will host most of the music programing. Flamenco and its crossovers will be well represented.
On July 18, María Toledo will present her show Ranchera Flamenca, in which she combines Flamenco styles with Mexican rancheras. She will be accompanied by Andy and Lucas and dancer Manuel Fernández Montoya, better known in the world of dance art as “El Carpeta.”
To celebrate the Bicentennial of the Independence of Peru, and in collaboration with the Embassy of Peru in Spain, on July 25 there will be a great tribute to famed Peruvian traditional singer-songwriter and composer Chabuca Granda, author of popular songs across the Spanish-speaking world like “La flor de la canela”, “El puente de los suspiros” and “Fina estampa”. Flamenco star Pitingo will lead the tribute, accompanied by Peruvian musician Lucho González, arranger and guitarist for Chabuca Granda and Mercedes Sosa.
In August, three celebrated pioneers of Flamenco Jazz, Carles Benavent, Tino di Geraldo and Jorge Pardo will meet on Saturday, August 7 to perform highlights from their careers and remember the music of musical masters Chick Corea and Paco de Lucía.
On August 26, Spanish jazz fusionist Abdón Alcaraz will present a concert with musicians from South Asia. Within the framework of the 20th anniversary of Casa Asia and the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Spain and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, pianist Abdón Alcaraz will present his latest work, Silencio, featuring special guests Ashraf Sharif Khan on sitar and Shahbaz Hussain on tabla.
The music series also includes classical music, zarzuela (Spanish opera), pop, rhythm and blues, experimental electronic music, and other genres.
Additionally, Veranos de la Villa will highlight Korean culture as well as theater, dance, circus, exhibitions, conferences, and various other activities.
The Veranos de la Villa poster was designed by Lara Lars.
More at www.veranosdelavilla.com.
Author: World Music Central News Room
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