Friends of Montenegro!

Photo: With friends of Niksic

This trip to Niksic has been very short, but I received a warm welcome from everyone and really enjoyed it. I would like to come back again some day, to see them all again!

Concert in Niksic (Montenegro)

Photo: Concert in Montenegro

© José Luis Alvarez

Today I performed at the 3rd Niksic Guitar Festival in Montenegro.
We were initially going to perform in a beautiful fortress... but the weather was bad so we moved to the theatre in Niksic. There were a lot od people at the concert, in spite of the rain. Thank you, Niksic!

I have created an Album of Montenegro at "CAÑI ALBUM".

"Viaje a MONTENEGRO"

Trip to Niksic (Montenegro)

Photo: Interview for Montenegro´s Newspaper

© José Luis Alvarez

I travelled to Niksic today to attend a Guitar Festival. It was a very long journey...from Madrid we went to Frankfurt and then to Podgorica...followed by more than an hour by car. In the hotel I was interviewed for a Montenegro newspaper.

Concert in Pereira (Colombia)

Photo: Concert in Pereira

Photo: Audience in Pereira

Today we performed in Pereira, in “Teatro Comfamiliar”.
The last concert of this tour was a success.
The theatre was packed and there were even people standing in the aisles!

I have updated "CAÑI ALBUM" with more photos in Pereira.

"GIRA LATINOAMERICA 2008"

In Bogota

Photo: With Dña. Luz Stella, D. Manuel

Today we travelled from Bogotá to Pereira. In Bogotá we ate with Luz Stella and Manuel and had a great time together. The tickets are also sold out for tomorrow’s concert in Pereira!

I have updated "CAÑI ALBUM" with more pohotos in Bogota.

"GIRA LATINOAMERICA 2008"

Concert in Bogota (Colombia)

Photo: Concert in Bogota

Today’s performance was in “Sala Luis Ángel Arango” in Bogotá.
The tickets were sold out 20 days ago!
And the audience was MARVELLOUS!!

I have updated more photos in Bogota at "CAÑI ALBUM".

"GIRA LATINOAMERICA 2008"

Trip to Bogota (Colombia)

Photo: At the Airport in Buenos Aires

Today we travelled from Buenos Aires to Bogotá.
There was an airline problem and I had to wait in the airport for over 3 hours.
Fortunately, the dog in the background kept me company...

One day in Buenos Aires

Photo: With Daniel in Buenos Aires

At last, I had a chance to take a walk around Buenos Aires today!

I have updated more photos in Buenos Aires at "CAÑI ALBUM".

"GIRA LATINOAMERICA 2008"

Back to Buenos Aires

Photo: With Juan Carlos Rafa and Fernando in Buenos Aires

We returned to Buenos Aires today and had dinner with Fernando and his wife, Marcela!

I have updated more photos in Buenos Aires at "CAÑI ALBUM".

"GIRA LATINOAMERICA 2008"

Concert in Santiago de Chile

Photo: Concert in Santiago de Chile

We flew over the Andes today, to Santiago de Chile! We are always travelling or performing. There was someone in today’s audience who had travelled 900 km to Santiago. Amazing! From this "CAÑIBLOG", I thank him sincerely for coming.
I have also seen flamenco guitarist Carlos Ledermann for the first time in 16 years! He hasn’t changed a bit! I don’t know how he does it. He is a wonderful person and we laughed a great deal over dinner.

I have updated more photos in Chile at "CAÑI ALBUM".

"GIRA LATINOAMERICA 2008"

Concert in Buenos Aires

Photo: Concert in Buenos Aires

Today we returned to Buenos Aires to perform in “Teatro Avenida”.
The audience had a great time, and so did we on stage!
It’s a really nice theatre, by the way.

I have updated more Photos in Buenos Aires at "CAÑI ALBUM".

"GIRA LATINOAMERICA 2008"

Concert in Rosario (Argentina)

Photo: Concert in Rosario (Argentina)

Today we travelled from Montevideo to Rosario, and I performed in “Teatro Principe de Asturias”. I bumped into Carmita today, the director of the "Horizonte Español" radio station.
She interviewed me 23 years ago (!) when I came to play here. It is nice to meet up with old friends after such a long time!

Concert in Montevideo (Uruguay)

Photo: Concert at Sala Zitarrosa in Montevideo

We performed in Montevideo today. All the tickets were sold out and the audience was great. Tomorrow, we are off to Rosario, Argentina!

I have updated photos in Montevideo at "CAÑI ALBUM".

"GIRA LATINOAMERICA 2008"

Interview day

Photo: Photo Soot for the press in Buenos Aires

Today was very busy, with interviews with local and national newspapers in Argentina, Uruguay and Chile. We did a photo shoot for the press outside.

The tour organiser in Uruguay, Philippe, has told me that all the tickets for tomorrow’s concert (Montevideo, Uruguay) are sold out. What a great start to the tour!

I have created an Album of Latin America Tour 2008 at "CAÑI ALBUM".

"GIRA LATINOAMERICA 2008"

Just started the Tour!

Photo: With Rafa, Carlos and Miguel at the Airport

We travelled to Buenos Aires today, in Argentina.
The first performance on this tour is in Montevideo, Uruguay, but we have several interviews and a press conference scheduled here.

It was a 12-hour, but pleasant, flight from Spain.
We enjoyed the first evening of the tour by dining Argentinean meat in a restaurant.

Concert in Cordoba

Photo: 1st Part with Orquesta de Córdoba

Direction of Mauricio Sotelo

Photo: 2nd Part "Iberia Flamenco"

with Juan Carlos & Rafa

Photo: Audience of the Gran Teatro de Cordoba

I have performed today in Gran Teatro de Cordoba, opening "Cordoba International Guitar Festival"
At the First part, I played "Como Llora el Viento" with Orquesta de Cordoba, and at the Second part, I played "Iberia Flamenco" with Juan Carlos and Rafa Villalba.
it was very hard schedule, but I am very satisfied.

Tomorrow, I will go back to Madrid, and next Monday, I will start my "Latin America Tour"!

Latin America Tour!

We will start Latin America tour tomorrow!
In this tour we will visit to Uruguay, Argentina, Chile and Colombia.

July 9, 2008

Montevideo, Uruguay

Sala Zitarrosa

July 10, 2008

Rosario, Argentina

Teatro Principe de Asturias

July 11, 2008

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Teatro Avenida

July 12, 2008

Santiago de Chile, Chile

Teatro Oriente

July 16, 2008

Bogotá, Colombia

Sala Luis Ángel Arango

July 18, 2008

Pereira, Colombia

Teatro Comfamiliar

Rehearsal with Orquesta de Cordoba

Photo: Rehearsal with Orquesta de Cordoba

Today we have started the rehearsal with Orquesta de Cordoba.

I have created an album of Cordoba at "CAÑI ALBUM".

"Viaje a CORDOBA"

Trip to Cordoba!

Photo: With my wife Mariko in Cordoba

Today I've come to Cordoba.
Day after tomorrow, July 4th, I will open "Cordoba International Guitar Festival" at Gran Teatro de Cordoba.
This time, I will perform "Como Llora el Viento" of Mauricio Sotelo, with the direction of himself. Then the second part, I will present my show "Iberia Flamenco".
This afternoon we've started our rehearsal, the we went to famous restaurant in Cordoba.

Concert in Madrid

Photo: Concert in Círculo de Bellas Artes (Madrid)

Photo: Concert in Círculo de Bellas Artes (Madrid)

Today, I played at the “Círculo de Bellas Artes” in Madrid today.
The audience was marvellous, as usual.
That’s something that makes me enjoy myself on stage (and I think you can tell).
As I told them - "it’s a pleasure to play for an audience like you".

Interview "Hoy por Hoy" (Radio Cadena SER)

Photo: At Cadena SER Radio with Rafa Villalba

Today I went to Cadena SER Radio station for an interview of famous program "Hoy por Hoy" with Francino and Juan Angel Vela del Campo.
I gave a "Mini Concert" in the program, playing "Lejana" with Rafa Villalba.

At the web site of Cadena SER Radio, you can listen to the interview and "Mini Concert"

Listen to Interview

Mixing "Como Llora el Agua"

Photo: With Mauricio, Rubén, Marco and Vivi

Today I went to the studio of Marco to mix down "Como Llora El Agua".
The work is turning out great!

Press Conference at Círculo de Bellas Artes

Photo: Press Conference at Círculo de Bellas Artes

Today I attend the "Suma Flamenca" Festival Press Conference at Círculo de Bellas Artes.
I will be closing the festival on next Sunday, 15 June.
I hope to see all of you at the concert!

Concert Information
15 June, 2008, 20:30h

Círculo de Bellas Artes (Sala de Columnas)

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Rehearsal with Rafa Villalba

Photo: Rehearsal with Rafa Villalba at JMC Music Studio

From yesterday, I'm rehearsaling with Rafa for my concert on Sunday at Círculo de Bellas Artes in Madrid

With Rafa and Jesús

Photo: With my wife Mariko

Photo: With Rubén, Rafa and Jesús

Arrival of Rubén to Spain!

Foto: With Rubén at the Airport of Madrid

I went to the airport today to pick up my friend Rubén who was flying back from Japan!
Now he is here, we can more or less expect the unexpected...

World Premiere in the "Auditorio Nacional"

Photo: Dinner with Arcangel, Maricio and his sons

I was invited to the premiere of Mauricio’s new creation, "El Rayo de Tiniebla", in the Auditorio Nacional in Madrid.
We had a great time with our friends in a restaurant after the concert.

With Mauricio at the JMC Music Studio

Photo: With Mauricio at the JMC Music Studio

Mauricio came to see me at home today.
We listened together to the recording of "Como Llora el Agua" that I have been preparing over the last few days.

It is one of Mauricio’s compositions that we premiered at the Berlin Contemporary Music Festival in March. It will be included on a CD to be launched this summer and presented at the Salzburg Summer Festival.
I will keep you informed on this blog or my official website:

"Official CAÑIZARES Website"

CAÑIBLOG in 3 languages!

From today, you can enjoy my official blog
"CAÑIBLOG" in 3 languages!

Ballet Nacional de España

Program of Ballet Nacional de España

I went to Torrelodones today to see a concert by the Ballet Nacional de España. In fact I composed the music for one of the pieces, "Caprichos". This is the first time I have seen this show from the audience (as I have nearly always been the guest performer).

After the concert, we went out to dinner with José Antonio, Fernando Romero and his wife Manuela, to a Madrid restaurant, and we talked about music and art until 3 in the morning.

Concert in Barcelona

Photo: Concert in Barcelona

Today I have performed in
"Ciutat Vella Flamenco Festival" in Barcelona.

This is a link to review of my concert in "Flamenco World"
Review in Flamenco World

Birthday of "CARMEN"

Photo: Poster of "Carmen" of Antonio Gades

I sent to see "Carmen" by the Antonio Gades company in Madrid.
It was premiered in Paris 25 years ago today.
Beforehand, there was a screening of some pictures of the master, and I saw something he had once said which I though was very interesting:
"Discipline and Freedom"

With Estrella Morente

Photo: With Estrella Morente in Madrid

I attended an event in Madrid today, and Estrella Morente was also there.
As always, Estrella looks beautiful, and she is a great person!

Interview with Joan Asensio

Photo: With Juan Asensio

Joan Asensio is a collague of mine at the ESMUC. He teaches flameco and on this occasion he interviewed me for a new website which will shortly be online.

Birthday!

Photo: With Miguel & Elena at the Restaurant in Madrid

Today is my birthday. I am 24 (jejeje).

After going to my parent's house for a Mother's Day visit, 

we went to a paella restaurant in Madrid to spent some time with Miguel and Elena, who are principal dancers with Ballet Nacional de España!

Recording with Taka

Photo: With Taka at the JMC Music Studio

My friend Taka came to see me yesterday. Taka is a japanese flamenco singer. I am going to collaborating on his first album, which he is now preparing. He has been working flamenco-tast song of his which, after two days of hard work, it torning out great.

Dinner with Maurico

Photo: With Mauricio

We had dinner with Mauricio, Gema, and Mauricio Jr. last night.

We talked and talked about music and I had a great time.

We went to Mauricio's house afterwards and talked until early morning...

Concert in Tunisia

Photo: Concierto in Túnez

This is a very important jazz festival in Tunisia. Performers and musicians from the world over perform every night for nearly 10 days.

The venue, which seats over 1000 people, was full to overflowing and this is a great audience.

I have created an Album of Tunisia at "CAÑI ALBUM".

"Viaje a TUNEZ"

Trip to Tunisia

Image: Poster of Jazz à Carthage (Tunisia)

I travelled to Tunisia today.

I will be performing at the Carthage Jazz Festival tomorrow.

This is the first time I've been here, so as soon as I have some free time I'm going to take a walk around the place.

Press Conference of "Suma Flamenca"

Photo: At the Press Conference of "Suma Flamenca"

© Juanjo Castillo "esflamenco"

I attended the "Suma Flamenca 2008" Festival press conference today. I will be closing the festival on June 16 in "Bellas Artes" with "Iberia Flamenco".

At the end of the press conference, the Madrid regional Minister of Culture and Tourism, Mr. Santiago Fixas, presented me with the misic prize for my abum "Suite Iberia - Albéniz por Cañizares". As I wasn't able to attend the award ceremony in Valladolid, because I was performing in Sevlille, this was the first time I actually was the trophy.

Spain Academy Prize 2008

Spain Academy Prize 2008

My latest album "Suite Iberia - Albéniz por Cañizares" was nominated in the "Best Classical Music Performer" category in the 12 th edition of the Music Awards. 

The award ceremony took place yesterday in Valladolid, and my album WON the award!

This award means a great deal to me, as I believe that this is a case of brotherhood between classical and flamenco music. I would like to thank everyone without whom this project would not have been possible.

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Concert in Seville

Photo: With Mtro. Paco Peña

I performed in Seville today, in Fernando Romero's show.

It had been a long time since I had seen Mtro. Paco Peña, who was there today.

In this show, we played "Rondeña" by Ramón Montoya together, a special arrangement I created for "Caprichos" of Ballet Nacional de España with choreography by Fernando Romero.

I have created an Album about SEVILLE en "CAÑI ALBUM".

"Viaje a SEVILLA"

With my Best Friend Rubén

Photo: With my best friend Rubén at japanese restaurant