Cordoba singer El Pele, one of the deepest and most respected voices in the art of flamenco, Next Sunday, November 16th Held simultaneously with International Flamenco Day and the 15th anniversary of the declaration of flamenco as an intangible cultural heritage. … “Silverio Franconetti” International Flamenco Award in Humanity and Singing Category by UNESCO.
A handover ceremony will be held At the Congress and Exhibition Palace of Cadiz And it will be broadcast live on Canal Sur Television, reinforcing the international prospects of the award, which highlights the great names of contemporary flamenco.
Organized by the Andalusian Flamenco School (EFA), these awards celebrate their 10th edition. gather famous people and organizations The center of the international flamenco scene. El Pere thus joins a list that includes legendary artists such as Tomatito, Farruquito, Manuela Carrasco, Fosforito, Manolo Sanlúcar, Carmen Linares and María Páges.
Manuel Moreno Maya, known artistically as El Pele, is an important reference in modern flamenco. owner of an unmistakable voice And with songs full of emotion and truth, he brought flamenco to the most important theaters and festivals around the world.
His “Silverio Franconetti” award recognizes an artistic career characterized by authenticity, innovation within tradition and a commitment to the purity of cante jondo.
The International Flamenco Prize (PIF 2025) Andalusia Flamenco School (EFA) is a non-profit organization based in more than 80 cities in Spain and around the world.
The event was chaired by Awards Director Manuel Bojorquez and EFA President Luis Guillermo Cortes. Institutional representatives and persons From the world of art and culture.
In addition to El Pere, other recipients of the award include Aurora Vargas (honorary award), Pepa Montes (dance), Gerardo Nuñez (guitar), Lucía Beltrán (Jovenes Flamencos), and Ricardo Pachon (record production).
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