(headline image: Sara Calero – Photo by marcosGpunto( Suma Flamenca’s program for Friday, October 17, highlights a trio of performances that explore identity, memory, and…
Women’s Voices and Deep Roots Shine on October 17 at Suma Flamenca
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Wura Samba’s “Iba Eledúa” Video: Afrobeat Lift Aiming For Truth, Light, And Love
Wura Samba has released a new single, “Iba Eledúa,” alongside a music video. The track serves as the first preview of his forthcoming album. The…
Sandra Carrasco and Olga Pericet Lead a Day of Premieres at Suma Flamenca
(headline image: Sandra Carrasco – Photo by Cien-x-Cien) The first world premiere of Suma Flamenca will take place on Thursday, October 16, 2025, with singer…
Section House Supercharges “Pike County Breakdown” With Waltz-Time Twist
Section House has released a new single on Mountain Fever Records, a waltz-time reworking of Bill Monroe’s instrumental “Pike County Breakdown.” The tune’s lineage reaches…
Radio Macandé Drops ‘Pejina,’ Launches ‘Vuelta Al Camino’ Unplugged Tour On Oct. 17
Radio Macandé marks 20 years with the new single “Pejina” and a companion music video. The duo, Juan Luis Mendoza Moreno and Ernesto Márquez, also…
Dorantes Pays Tribute to Scarlatti at Suma Flamenca With Scarlattianas
(headline image: Dorantes – Photo by Javier Caro) Suma Flamenca continues on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Teatros del Canal with a performance by acclaimed…
Ángeles Toledano Opens Suma Flamenca With Sangre Sucia and a Contemporary Spirit
The Andalusian singer Ángeles Toledano, one of the brightest new voices in flamenco, will inaugurate Suma Flamenca 2025, organized by the Community of Madrid, on…
Juan Medina Unveils “Al Badawi Live Trio,” An Intimate Two-Guitar Cut From Debut Album Fugaz
Spanish guitarist-composer Juan Medina has released “Al Badawi Live Trio,” a stripped-back guitar version featuring Óscar Manzano on guitar and Poti Trujillo on percussion. The…
All Aboard: Silkroad’s ‘American Railroad’ Rolls Through Five Northeast Cities In November 2025
Silkroad will launch a five-city November 2025 tour of its reimagined American Railroad program, led by the Silkroad Ensemble with pipa virtuosa and founding member…
Madrid Kicks Off Suma Flamenca’s 20th Edition With Exclusive Premieres
(headline image: Sandra Carrasco – Photo by Cien-x-Cien) Suma Flamenca, Spain’s leading festival dedicated to the art of flamenco, begins its 20th edition with a…