The Fundación Fernando Quiñones will commemorate Flamenco Day on Monday, 16 November, starting at 19:00 at the Peña Flamenca Chiclanera, located on Calle Luna. The event, sponsored by the Agency of Cultural Institutions of the Junta de Andalucía, will be free to attend until capacity is reached.
This date marks the anniversary of flamenco's inscription in 2010 on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The initiative to present this candidacy was led by the Andalusian Centre, presided over by Carlos Fernández, following a plenary agreement from the Chiclana de la Frontera City Council.
At 19:00, renowned flamenco critic, journalist, researcher, and promoter Manuel Martín Martín will speak about another significant event: the awarding of the II Llave de Oro del Cante to Manuel Vallejo on 5 October 1926, coinciding with the 135th anniversary of his birth on 15 October 1891 in Seville.
Manuel Martín, originally from Écija, has authored several notable works including ‘Proceso a Manolo de Huelva’, ‘Cien años de cante’, ‘De la tradición a la vanguardia’, and ‘Y Dios permitió’, which focuses on the legendary figure of Manuel Torre. His research includes ‘Alcalá de la soleá, un museo abierto’ and ‘Obras completas del Niño de Marchena’, as well as studies on prominent artists such as Pedro Bacán, El Perrate, Cristina Hoyos, Fernanda and Bernarda de Utrera, Tomás Pavón, and Fosforito. He was also the editor of the dossier that led to the awarding of the V Llave de Oro del Flamenco to Fosforito.
A founding member of the Association of Flamenco Art Critics and cultural director of the Antonio Mairena Foundation, Martín has received numerous accolades including the Ricardo Molina Award, the National Antonio Mairena Award, the National Flamencology Award, the International Manolo Sanlúcar Award, and the prestigious Musa Flamenca for Criticism.
Following his lecture, a recital featuring the acclaimed bassist Jonathan Ayuga will take place at 20:30. Ayuga will present a dialogue between flamenco and jazz, accompanied by percussionist Pájaro, wind player Fran Mangas, and flamenco vocalist Ramón Heredia. Jonathan Ayuga is regarded as one of the top 'shadow musicians' in the current scene, collaborating with leading artists such as Jorge Pardo, Jerry González, and Manolo Tena.
