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Tag: Flamenco

Rafael Amador - Photo by Mario Pacheco
Obituaries

Rafael Amador, Co-Founder Of Pata Negra and Key Figure in Nuevo Flamenco, Dies at 65

World Music Central News Room February 11, 2026 No Comments FlamencoPata NegraRafael Amadorworld music

(headline image: Rafael Amador – Photo by Mario Pacheco) Rafael Amador, the Seville-born guitarist, singer, and songwriter who co-founded the band Pata Negra with his…

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Rafael Riqueni Circulo Flamenco de Madrid concert poster
Events

Riqueni On Screen And On Stage: Madrid Gets Two Must-See Flamenco Nights

World Music Central News Room February 8, 2026 No Comments FlamencoRafael Riqueniworld music

Madrid’s Círculo Flamenco enters its 13th season with two fan-favorite events set for Wednesday, February 11, 2026, and Thursday, February 12, 2026. On February 11,…

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Pepe Habichuela: Now or Never event poster. a photo of Pepe Habichuela.
New Books

Book Launch: “Pepe Habichuela: Now or Never” by José Manuel Gamboa

World Music Central News Room February 6, 2026 No Comments Círculo Flamenco de MadridFlamencoJosé Manuel GamboaPepe Habichuelaworld music

This coming Saturday, February 7th, the Círculo Flamenco de Madrid will present the book “Pepe Habichuela: Now or Never.” Flamenco guitarist Pepe Habichuela, José Manuel…

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Flamenco De Cuartito A Matilde Coral artwork. an orange cover with the title of the song.
Music videos

“A Matilde Coral” Introduces Flamenco De Cuartito Vol. 3

World Music Central News Room February 5, 2026 No Comments FlamencoJosé Torres Vicenteworld music

“A Matilde Coral” is a new single and a preview of Volume 3 in Flamenco De Cuartito Volumen 3, the ongoing project from flamenco guitarist,…

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Clamores Al Compás poster. Photos of the artists and concert listing.
Events

Clamores Turns 45 And Gets “Al Compás” With Flamenco Fire

World Music Central News Room January 30, 2026 No Comments FlamencoSala ClamoresSpainSpanish musicworld music

Madrid’s Sala Clamores (Calle Alburquerque) will mark its 45th anniversary with Clamores Al Compás, a flamenco-focused concert series. The shows will run throughput February, March,…

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Gerardo Núñez playing guitar - Photo by Ricardo Bustillo
Events

Tribute to Sabicas Ties Flamenco Festival NY

World Music Central News Room January 26, 2026 No Comments Flamencoworld music

Gerardo Núñez, Antonio Rey, Álvaro Martinete, and Olga Pericet are set to perform at The Town Hall on Saturday, March 14, 2026. In celebration of…

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Juan Diego Mateos playing guitar. Black and white photo.
Artist Profiles

Juan Diego Mateos: Eclectic Flamenco Guitarist From Jerez

Angel Romero January 25, 2026 No Comments Flamencoflamenco guitarguitarJuan Diego MateosSpainSpanish music

Juan Diego Mateos Reina (Jerez de la Frontera, 1969) is a Spanish flamenco guitarist. He began studying guitar at the age of thirteen with José…

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Juan Antonio Moya playing guitar.
Artist Profiles

Juan Antonio Moya: Flamenco Guitar With A Bold Modern Kick

Iliana Cabrera January 25, 2026 No Comments FlamencoJuan Antonio Moyaworld music

Spanish guitarist Juan Antonio Moya graduated from the Escola Superior de Música de Cataluña (ESMUC) in 2015 with the highest honors. In February 2017 he…

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Collage with 8 photos of III Paco de Lucía Flamenco SGAE Award finalists
Awards

Eight Flamenco Finalists Head To Sevilla Showdown

World Music Central News Room January 24, 2026 No Comments Antonio GonzálezChico GallardoFlamencoflamenco guitarFrancis GómezguitarJuan Antonio MoyaJuan Diego MateosLuis GalloLuis MedinaMelón Jiménezworld music

The SGAE Foundation has announced the eight finalists for the III Paco de Lucía Flamenco SGAE Award 2025. The final will take place on Wednesday,…

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Antonio González - photo by Celia Carmona. Antonio playing guitar.
Artist Profiles

The Rise Of Flamenco Guitarist Antonio González

Angel Romero January 24, 2026 No Comments Antonio GonzálezFlamencoflamenco guitarguitarworld music

(headline image: Antonio González – photo by Celia Carmona) Antonio González Reyes was born on 24 May 1999 in Chipiona, a coastal town in the…

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