Sevilla Hosts II Macarena Flamenca Festival Honoring José de la Tomasa
The event brought together around 1500 people at Plaza Virgen del Pilar de La Barzola to pay tribute to the artist.
By Macarena Luque Romero
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Image of a flamenco dancer performing on an outdoor stage at night, with city lights and audience in the background.
The Plaza Virgen del Pilar de La Barzola in Sevilla hosted the II Macarena Flamenca Festival, an event that paid tribute to José de la Tomasa and attracted approximately 1500 attendees.
The City Council of Sevilla organized the second edition of the Macarena Flamenca Festival, held at the Plaza Virgen del Pilar de La Barzola. The event honored José de la Tomasa, a key figure in Sevillian flamenco, and was attended by around 1500 people.
Sevilla's mayor, José Luis Sanz, attended the festival and emphasized José de la Tomasa's significance not just as a recipient of honors, but as an active artist. "He is an artist who is still active, in great form, and whom we must continue to see on stage," Sanz stated. He added that the City Council aims to champion the "living heritage" of flamenco, referring to the artists still performing today.
The mayor also noted that the festival's continuation demonstrates flamenco's growth across all city neighborhoods, serving as a prelude to the upcoming Bienal de Flamenco. "We want flamenco to be in the streets, in the squares, in the neighborhoods, close to the residents, and for everyone to enjoy it," he reiterated.
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"José de la Tomasa, a resident of the Macarena neighborhood, is not just someone who deserves tributes and recognition. He is an artist who is still active, in great form, and whom we must continue to see on stage."
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"From the City Council, we want to champion precisely that; flamenco heritage is not only what we preserve in archives or books, but also the living heritage, the artists we are fortunate enough to continue enjoying today."
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"This second edition of Macarena Flamenca shows that flamenco is growing and reaching all neighborhoods, making these days the great prelude to a Bienal that will fill Sevilla with flamenco."
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"We want flamenco to be in the streets, in the squares, in the neighborhoods, close to the residents, and for everyone to enjoy it."
The festival's artistic lineup featured performances by Potito, Remedios Reyes, Antonio Reyes, Manuel de la Tomasa, and Manuela Amador Carrasco. The presentation was handled by journalist and writer Antonio Ortega.
Among the attendees was international artist Tim Ries, saxophonist for the Rolling Stones, who also joined on stage. Representatives from Fakali and the brotherhoods of Los Gitanos and La Macarena were also present.
