The Mediterranean Flamenco Festival, organized by Fundación Mediterráneo, will end next Saturday, November 25, at 20.00 with the participation of Vicente Soto and Lela Soto.Deafness”, who will present? to show “HeritageIn the Alicante Class of the Foundation (Avda. Doctor Gadea,1). tickets They can be purchased at the box office or via this link.
The Mediterranean Flamenco Festival ended after a month of shows that started on October 26 in the Alicante and Murcia centers of the Mediterranean Foundation. In addition to these shows, the festival also held many parallel events. dance master classes, conferencesHE flamenco photo contest And Display of winning photosand one documentary film series About flamenco.
Mediterranean Foundation President Luis Boyer said, “We are both very pleased with another year.” quality of shows and the amazing reception we received from the participating artists and the public.” Boyer adds: “The Mediterranean Flamenco Festival has been consolidated and structured as one festival. “An undeniable event for those who love flamenco art.”
Mediterranean Foundation, VII. As a result of the Flamenco Festival, he invited Vicente Soto and Lela Soto. The father and daughter are descendants of a cantaora lineage whose roots go back to the history of this art, “Sordera”, and they represent continuity and permanence. renewal of tradition.
The show they will present at Aula de Alicante is about the living history of flamenco. “Heritage” is an artistic expression. From the oldest songs to the most contemporary interpretations Flamenco performed by Vicente Soto “Sordera”, one of the cornerstones of flamenco art, and Lela Soto, who continues her way with a remarkable presence in today’s flamenco scene.
Deafness
The echo of the Santiago neighborhood in Jerez resonates in the sound of Vicente Soto “Sordera”, the heir and key figure of cante jondo. His art is a journey through time and the geography of flamencoHe draws from a lineage that includes masters such as Paco La Luz and El Niño Gloria. From his first steps, Vicente showed an artistic duality between guitar and singing, eventually choosing the vocal path.
His career is a mosaic of experiences He took it from the tablaos of Madrid to the most prestigious stages of the world, sharing his art with the legendary names of flamenco dance and theater.
His discography is a reflection of this. History and evolution of flamencoHe particularly highlights his trilogy dedicated to the cities of Seville, Jerez and Cádiz. Produced by RTVE, this work is a celebration of flamenco’s most representative styles. Vicente has been awarded highly prestigious awards confirming his status in the flamenco world. His commitment to innovation led him to explore the fusion between flamenco and other rhythms; As in his show “Entre dos mundos 2000”, he shows that flamenco is an art in constant dialogue with rhythms. contemporary culture.
Lela Soto is the voice of Flamenco that looks to the future without forgetting to respect its past. She was born in Madrid in 1992, was both a cradle and a school at the same time, and carries the legacy of La Casa de Los Sordera in her voice.
His childhood was marked by the influence of his father, Vicente Soto “Sordera”, and his mother, dancer Luisa Heredia, who instilled a love of art that runs through his veins. Lela is also the inheritor of the mastery of figures such as José Mercé and José Soto “Sorderita” and the talent of Ray Heredia and Enrique de Melchor on her mother’s side.
Lela Soto’s singing is a combination of tradition and modernityWhere respect for the rules of flamenco meets the freshness of genres such as jazz, blues and R&B. His career is marked by collaborations with famous artists and awards that guarantee his talent and place in the current flamenco scene.
His presence on stage is a testament to flamenco culture. still alive and thrivingThanks to artists like him, whose roots are firmly established and who are not afraid to explore new horizons and artistic expressions.
Festival
The Mediterranean Flamenco Festival is a proposal by Fundación Mediterráneo to bring Flamenco culture to the cities of Alicante and Murcia and become a festival. cultural reference This allows the Foundation to engage with the potential of Flamenco as the Intangible Heritage of Humanity.
The seventh Mediterranean Flamenco Festival took place. showcase of diversity and richness flamenco, we welcome both established names and new talent. The festival completes its annual cycle with “HERENCIA”, which emphasizes the transfer and development of an art that reinvents itself without losing its essence.
Mediterranean Flamenco Festival, VII. held its edition in the Alicante Classroom of the Fundación Mediterráneo (Avda. Doctor Gadea, 1) during the months of October and November 2023.
Tickets for this latest show can be purchased at the box office and box office. Foundation website.