Coming to the Albéniz theater in Madrid on April 13 “Oco, The Show, the musical show of your life”is a groundbreaking proposal, a fusion of flamenco and rock & roll (with a scent created specifically for this event), combining art with music, dance, fashion, gastronomy and even the sense of smell. On stage are 23 world-class musicians, including Tim Ries (Rolling Stones sax), Bernard Fowler (Rolling Stones vocalist) and singer Antonio Carbonell, led by Pino Sagliocco, one of the biggest international promoters.
Four sessions per person “A unique experience that can only be lived to be told”, as explained by the organizer in the presentation, which will feature surprise artists every night, as “we don’t want to reveal” and “hopefully it will serve to open an exciting path in the future”. Because “you don’t have to be afraid of madness, you need to go out, take risks, move forward. And we need more crazy people like us in this industry”, in the words of Narcís Rebollo (Universal president), echoed by Sagliocco himself.
As Pino Sagliocco explains, the idea of what to see in Madrid sprouted right after the Rolling Stones’ concert in the capital during their 2022 tour, and they were surprised to hear about it during their visit. Songs covered with flamenco. He later settled in New York, “where a show is put on in barely two or three days with all the dedicated artists influencing their presentation in front of a selected and select audience”. And finally, this year it was tested in Madrid, at an event that turned out to be a frenetic success in a special and reduced screening for pure flamenco fans and others who don’t like the art, among other audiences.
The inclusion of Pino Sagliocco in this musical spectacle translates into an outstanding cast of number one figures in all disciplines and in his repertoire”songs we all know were sung by these great musicians”, according to this organizer, who predicts that these four events in Madrid will be “the start of a great world tour that will kick off in October when we can get the most out of this flamenco fusion.”
repertoire
The repertoire of songs combined with soleá, rumbas, bulerías, tangos, Alegrías de Cádiz or cantes de ida y vuelta is as follows: ‘Aleluia’ by Leonard Cohen; six songs from Tribute to “Group of 27”; “A change is coming” by Sam Cook; ‘Inuendo’ by Freddi Mercury/Queen; “Let’s Dance” by David Bowie; “Higher Ground” by Stevie Wonder; ‘Smooth Criminal’ by Michael Jackson; “I’m Never Satisfied” by The Rolling Stones and “Give Peace a Chance” by John Lennon.
Iñaki Fernández (CEO of the LETSGO production company), this new show “a totally crazy fusion, an emotional journey and pure passionIn singing, dancing and music, we owe this to Pino Sagliocco, “a character who brought the greatest musicians to Spain”.
From the orbit of this organizer there are tours and concerts of great universal stars such as Michael Jackson, Madonna, The Rolling Stones, Queen, Elton John, David Bowie (whose shirt he is wearing today), as well as the organization of unique festivals. stands out. , Prince, Amy Winehouse and a long etc. Sagliocco also mixed Montserrat Caballé with Freddie Mercury and took flamenco all over the world, as he did with other maestros, including, for example, Camarón and Joaquín Cortés and ‘Pasión Gitana’ in which Antonio participated. carbonell.
Tim Ries and Bernard Fowler (of the Rolling Stones), who have declared that they are fans of flamenco, described their participation in ‘Oco’ this morning as “a dream” and the show as a “dream”. A mix of “magical, historical and incredible”.
Against fear and hate
also about “A musical show overflowing with sensitivity to fear and hatred. Not only with good music, but also with dedicated professionals with good vibes. “Because art unites us and conveys joy, passion and fills us with illusion and energy in the face of an increasingly difficult world,” said Pino Sagliocco.
‘Oco’ has Lita Cabellut as set designer and fashion designer Juana Martin in the dressing room. marco maseda accompanies the exhibition with his portrait collection on canvas ’27’Group’ in memory of seven artists who died at the age of 27. and chief Rafael Zafra then prepare your tapas and a menu for dinner. Pino declared himself a gastronomy lover, so he wanted to include it in the idea of fusion with Rafa because “his food is divine music”.
The rest of the artists: Yony Gimenez and Luis Miguel Manzano to the guitar; Pedro Gabarre “Butt”, “Sparks” and “Bandolero” in drawers; Juanma Montoya on electric guitar; david bao for battery; Manu Sanz for bass; Yiyo, Belén López and Tete in dance; singers Naike Ponce and Aroa Fernandezand singer Antonio Carbonell. There will be a gospel choir and the presence of two Rolling Stones Tim Ries and Bernard Fowler.