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Tag: Flamenco

Sandra Carrasco - Photo by Cien-x-Cien. Sandra on stage.
Events

Madrid Kicks Off Suma Flamenca’s 20th Edition With Exclusive Premieres

World Music Central News Room October 11, 2025 No Comments FlamencoSuma Flamencaworld music

(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…

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The single cover for Carmen Avilés – “Baila” features a pink background with two illustrated female figures rendered in black. Their long flowing hair connects the composition, while a small bird carrying an olive branch appears above them.
Music videos

Carmen Avilés and Queralt Lahoz Release “Baila,” a Celebration of Freedom and Music

World Music Central News Room October 10, 2025 No Comments Carmen AvilésFlamencoQueralt Lahozworld music

Flamenco dancer Carmen Avilés joins forces with Queralt Lahoz on “Baila,” a track from her upcoming album Carmela. The song combines Avilés’s flamenco roots with…

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José Campaña - Mar de la vergüenza cover artwork. the artist playing guitar over an orange-yellow collage.
Album reviews

José Campaña’s Mar De La Vergüenza: Flamenco, Jazz, And World Music With A Social Edge

Angel Romero October 9, 2025 No Comments FlamencoJosé Campañaworld fusionworld music

José Campaña – Mar de la vergüenza (2022) Spanish flamenco guitarist José Campaña released Mar de la vergüenza (“Sea of Shame”) in 2022. He brought…

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The single cover for El Duende Callejero’s “Será” features a glittering pink disco-style background. The four band members appear dressed in matching white suits and ties, gazing in different directions. The title “SERÁ” dominates the top in a bold gradient font shifting from purple to blue, accented with sparkles.
Music videos

El Duende Callejero Releases “Será,” A Flamenco Pop Single About Transformative Love

World Music Central News Room September 30, 2025 No Comments El Duende CallejeroFlamencoflamenco popworld music

Córdoba-based Spanish act El Duende Callejero has released the flamenco rumba pop song “Será.” Its lyrics examine how a new relationship can shift everyday life,…

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The single cover for Resiste by Chambao x Green Valley shows two people mid-jump on a rocky beach, radiating joy and energy. The title RESISTE appears in large glowing turquoise letters, while the artists’ names are written in a white script beneath it.
Music videos

Chambao and Green Valley Unveil Joint Single “Resiste”

World Music Central News Room September 29, 2025 No Comments ChambaoFlamencoGreen Valleyworld fusionworld music

Chambao teams with Spanish reggae outfit Green Valley on the new single “Resiste” (Resist), a collaboration that mixes Chambao’s signature flamenco chill with reggae, and…

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Eljuri - Así es el Mundo cover artwork. A photo of eljuri playing guitar.
Album reviews

Guitar Riffs And Rights: Artivist Eljuri Presents “Así Es El Mundo”

Iliana Cabrera September 29, 2025 1 Comment Cuban musicEcuadorian musicEljuriFlamencoworld fusionworld music

Eljuri – Así es el Mundo (Manovill Records, 2025) New York-based Hispanic singer, guitarist, and activist Cecilia Villar Eljuri has recently released Así Es El…

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The Alma y Jaleo logo features a circular design with a deep blue background. On the right, a stylized profile of a woman with an orange face, black hair, and a red flower appears to be singing. The words “ALMA” (in cream), “Y” (in green), and “JALEO” (in red) curve around the circle.
Events

Flamenco Meets Innovation at Alma y Jaleo Festival in Valladolid

World Music Central News Room September 29, 2025 No Comments Alma y JaleoFlamencoworld music

Valladolid will host a new celebration of flamenco on November 22, 2025, when Alma y Jaleo takes over the Plaza de Toros de Arroyo Esfera.…

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Fraderita standing next to a flamenco guitar
Artist Profiles

Fraderita, Rising Flamenco Rumba Star

Angel Romero September 28, 2025 No Comments FlamencoFraderitaworld music

Fraderita is a singer from Madrid who has revolutionized the Spanish rumba and flamenco pop music scene. His soulful, message-filled lyrics have sold out every…

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Raule resting his head on his hand.
Artist Profiles

Raule, Purveyor of Flamenco, Pop, and Funk

Angel Romero September 28, 2025 No Comments FlamencofunkRauleworld fusionworld music

Raule (Raúl Rubiales, Jerez de la Frontera, 1984) is an independent musician, composer, and singer who fuses flamenco, pop, and funk. He began his solo…

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National Flamenco Art Contest (CNAF) press conference
Competitions

Córdoba’s National Flamenco Art Contest Unveils Jury and Extends Entry Deadline

World Music Central News Room September 21, 2025 No Comments FlamencoNational Flamenco Art Contestworld music

The National Flamenco Art Contest (CNAF) has announced the official jury for its 24th edition, while extending the application deadline to October 10. Artists may…

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