TV in France

Photo:  Sound check

Photo: Interview for France National TV

I’m in France, in a city called Mont de Marsan. It is known for its flamenco enthusiasts and I have come to the 21st Flamenco Festival.

I was here before twice, with Paco de Lucía, in 1990 and 1994. This time I have come to present "Origen Flamenco".

Concert in Almeria

Photo: At the sound check

I played today at the Julian Arcas International Guitar Festival in Almería. This is the audio test and, at the same time, it is being recorded for TV.

Photo: With Maestro David Russell

David Russell and his wife, María Jesús, were on the same plane. They are a marvellous couple.

Photo: with Mr. Jéronimo Molina

After the concert, we had dinner with our good friends from Almería at Peña Flamenca El Taranto, which has been visited by excellent performers.

TV in Almeria

Photo: Interview for Canar Sur

Photo: Recording for Canal Sur TV

I’m in Almería.
We are recording part of my latest album, "Suite Iberia - Albéniz por Cañizares" for Canal Sur, because we are presenting the show tomorrow at the Julian Arcas International Guitar Festival in Almería.

Concert in Sevilla with the Spanish National Ballet

Program of SMS

Foto: Interview for Canal Sur

Here I am being interviewed for Canal Sur TV on occasion of the SMS premier in Andalusia. The interviewer was Manuel Molina, and he told me that he had just completed the Road to Santiago on a bike! Congratulations, Manuel!

Press conference for the Spanish National Ballet

Photo: Press conference in the Maestranza Theatre

I’m in Seville.
I was at the press conference in the Maestranza Theatre today.
We talked about “SMS”, the show by the Spanish National Ballet that we will be performing at the theatre for two days, starting tomorrow.

Concert in Gran Canaria Day-1

Photo: Press conference at the Auditorium Alfredo Kraus

The concerts start today. They are for children aged 3-9 and explain the history of the guitar. The show is entitled "Guitarra Tarra".

Photo: Entering children into Auditorium

This is probably the youngest audience I have ever played for. But they are great.

Photo: © Marcos de Rada

You can see what I good time I had watching them dance!

 

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.

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"

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

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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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

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.

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.

"More Information"

Promotion at BMG Japan

Photo: At the entrance of JMC Japan with Rubén

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

"Viaje a JAPON - Marzo"

Diari de Sabadell

Concert in Tenerife Island

This is a review of my concert in Tenerife Island.

El Pais "Babelia"

Interview with Juan Angel Vela del Campo

Photo: With Juan Angel Vela del Campo & Mauricio Sotelo