The ninth edition of the Flamenco Festival ‘Ciudad de Huelva’ will take place from May 30 to June 9, organized by the Huelva City Council and the Cajasol Foundation.
Matilde Valdivia, representing the Cajasol Foundation, emphasized the foundation’s long-standing support of flamenco, expressing pride in collaborating to help the festival grow into a significant cultural event. She acknowledged the crucial role of flamenco clubs and associations in ensuring the continuity of this art form for future generations.
The festival will feature exhibitions, educational workshops, masterclasses, discussions, and the Young Fandango Contest by the Peña Flamenca de La Orden. Highlight performances include the internationally acclaimed María Pagés Company, recipient of this year’s Ciudad de Huelva award, who will close the festival with a grand performance at the Casa Colón on June 9. Other notable artists include virtuoso guitarist Dani de Morón, who will open the festival on May 30, and renowned singers such as El Pele, Luis El Zambo, JuanFran Carrasco, Lela Soto, Dolores la Agujeta, and Pedro El Granaíno.
Local talent will also be showcased, with performances by Huelva’s own Lucía Beltrán, María Canea, Paco Cruzado, Carmen Molina, Álvaro Mora, and Juani Mora, presenting ‘Poemas de mi tío’ produced by the versatile Jesús Fariña.
In addition to performances, the exhibition ‘Flamenco Figures’ by Patricio Hidalgo, the festival’s poster artist, will be on display at Casa Colón from May 30 to June 9. Educational activities include workshops for schoolchildren conducted by the La Cavaera Association and Antonio Dovao, a percussion masterclass by Ané Carrasco at the Gran Teatro, and a discussion led by Cristina Cruces Roldán celebrating ‘100 Years of Lola.’
Program Schedule
Thursday, May 30
- Opening of ‘Flamenco Figures’ exhibition by Patricio Hidalgo at Casa Colón.
- 9:00 PM: Dani de Morón, Carmen Molina, and Paco Cruzado perform at the Gran Teatro.
Friday, May 31
- 9:00 PM: Juani Mora presents ‘Poemas de mi tío,’ produced by Jesús Fariña, at the Gran Teatro, featuring Sandra Carrasco.
Saturday, June 1
- 9:00 PM: El Pele, accompanied by Lucía Beltrán, at the Gran Teatro.
Tuesday, June 4
- 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM: Educational workshops for schoolchildren at Casa Colón by La Cavaera Association and Antonio Dovao.
Wednesday, June 5
- 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM: Educational workshops at Casa Colón.
- 6:00 PM: Percussion masterclass by Ana Carrasco at the Gran Teatro.
- Evening: Cajasol Jóvenes Flamencos stage opens with Macarena López and Sebastián Cruz.
Thursday, June 6
- 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM: Educational workshops at Casa Colón.
- 6:00 PM: Discussion by Cristina Cruces Roldán at the Gran Teatro.
- Evening: Performances by JuanFran Carrasco and Manuel Moreno Ramírez at the Cajasol Jóvenes Flamencos stage.
Friday, June 7
- 9:00 PM: Festival Quitasueños at Barrio Obrero with Lela Soto, Dolores La Agujeta, and María Canea.
Saturday, June 8
- 6:00 PM: Young Fandango Contest at the Gran Teatro, featuring Jesús Méndez.
- 9:00 PM: Festival Quitasueños at Barrio Obrero with Luis El Zambo, Pedro El Granaíno, and Álvaro Mora.
Sunday, June 9
- 9:00 PM: Closing ceremony with the María Pagés Company at the Casa Colón.
Author: World Music Central News Room
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