The Cante de las Minas arrives at Tablao Flamenco 1911 in Madrid

On July 11 at 4:00 PM, Tablao Flamenco 1911 hosts one of the qualifying rounds of the 64th International Cante de las Minas Festival.
A unique encounter with the most authentic flamenco art.

On July 11, the iconic Tablao Flamenco 1911 (formerly Villarosa), located in the heart of Madrid’s Barrio de las Letras, will host one of the qualifying rounds of the 64th International Festival of Cante de las Minas, the most prestigious flamenco competition in the world.

This preliminary round will bring together seven top-level artists, selected to compete in the categories of cante (singing), guitar, and flamenco dance, all hoping to reach the semifinals to be held in La Unión (Murcia).

Confirmed participants:

Cante (Singing):

• Jesús León Márquez (Mairena del Alcor, Seville)

• Gregorio Moya Lara (Argamasilla de Alba, Ciudad Real)

• José Plantón Heredia “José el Calli” (Córdoba)

Guitar:

• Kerem Can Ozpekel

• Adrián Grande Rubio

• Mercedes Snaguioo Horneras “Mercedes Luján”

Dance:

• Fabiola Vanadia (Argentina)

Among them stands out José El Calli, a regular cantaor in the artistic cast of Tablao Flamenco 1911, who was awarded in the previous edition of the festival for his performance of the seguiriya.

A top-level jury

The jury will be made up of leading figures in the flamenco world:

• Eduardo Guerrero, bailaor

• Juan Parrilla, instrumentalist

• Kyoko Shikaze, specialized journalist

• José Manuel Gamboa and Francisco Paredes, flamenco experts

The Press Echoes: Our Tablao in the Media

This important recognition has not gone unnoticed. The most prominent media outlets in the cultural and flamenco sector have highlighted the selection of our tablao as the stage for this prestigious event.

Here’s what they’re saying about us:

• Telemadrid: Highlights the event as one of the must-see flamenco plans of the weekend in the capital. [See article]

• Revista La Flamenca: Clearly headlines: “The Madrid tablao 1911, venue for the preliminary rounds of the Festival de las Minas.” [Read article]

• Time Out Madrid: Includes the event in its guide, noting the opportunity to discover the artists competing in one of Spain’s most important festivals. [Check the guide]

• DeFlamenco.com: Emphasizes Madrid’s importance as a stage for a new selection phase of the festival at our tablao. [Read more]

• Official Festival Website: The festival itself announces the event, referring to our venue as “The Temple of Flamenco in Madrid.” [See official statement]

Tickets

Tickets are available for just €8, including one drink. Limited seating.
Book your spot by calling 91 491 50 56 / 650 63 51 25 or by writing to reservas@tablaoflamenco1911.com

A unique opportunity to experience flamenco art in its purest form and discover the future stars of the national and international scene.