Around 1,500 people attended the second edition of the Macarena Flamenco Festival last night, which paid tribute to singer José de la Tomasa in the Plaza Virgen del Pilar de La Barzola.
The City Council of Seville gathered nearly 1,500 people last night in the Plaza Virgen del Pilar de La Barzola to celebrate the II edition of the Macarena Flamenco Festival. The event served as a tribute to singer José de la Tomasa, a resident of the Macarena neighbourhood, who received an award from the mayor, José Luis Sanz.
The mayor highlighted the artistic relevance of the honouree and advocated for flamenco as a living heritage. "José de la Tomasa, a resident of the Macarena neighbourhood, is not just someone who deserves tributes and recognitions. He is an artist who is still active, at a great moment, and whom we must continue to see on stage," Sanz stated.
"From the City Council, we want to emphasise that flamenco heritage is not only what we preserve in archives or books, but also the living heritage, the artists we are fortunate to continue enjoying today," the mayor added.
The artistic lineup was led by Potito, Remedios Reyes, Antonio Reyes, Manuel de la Tomasa, and Manuela Amador Carrasco, with the presentation by journalist and writer Antonio Ortega.
Among the audience was saxophonist Tim Ries, a former member of the Rolling Stones, who was encouraged to take the stage. Representatives from Fakali and the brotherhoods of Los Gitanos and La Macarena also attended.
Sanz emphasised that this second edition demonstrates that flamenco "grows and reaches all neighbourhoods," positioning it as a precursor to the upcoming Seville Flamenco Biennial. "We want flamenco to be in the streets, in the squares, in the neighbourhoods, close to the residents, and for everyone to enjoy it," he concluded.
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