Episodes

  • SEASON FINALE: The 56th Gazpacho Andaluz

    SEASON FINALE: The 56th Gazpacho Andaluz
    Jul 14 2023

    Welcome to Gazpacho Andaluz! In this episode, we're bringing you the adventures that Marcos had at the biggest flamenco festival in Moron de la Frontera. It's an essential summer event for aficinados, and is jam-packed with amazing artists of all kinds. Marcos called the lineup this year "the best since the 60s". He took a friend new to the flamenco scene to a first of its kind experience of attending the festival and taking it all in. From the tricky business of landing tickets to an interview with one of the players - here's all that happened at the Gazpacho 2023...

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    23 mins
  • A "lost" pueblos episode - Moron de la Frontera

    A "lost" pueblos episode - Moron de la Frontera
    Jul 1 2023
    We recorded this episode last year but never aired it. Then we resumed our recordings and moved on. But this week is the perfect opportunity to air it ahead of our very special episode from the heart of the Gazpacho festival in Moron. Marcos touches upon the history of Moron and why it's famous for unique style of guitar, the USA connections, meeting several descendants of the great Silverio who introduced the cafe cantantes to Seville and a funny story about Radio Moron. Just some of the highlights! Follow us on Twitter ⁠@flamencopod You can hear our musical choices spread across the podcast on Spotify.
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    37 mins
  • Andalucian symphony - Manolo Sanlúcar

    Andalucian symphony - Manolo Sanlúcar
    Jun 24 2023
    Manolo Sanlúcar transformed the flamenco guitar into an Andalucian symphony but always retained its roots. He came from a family of bakers but ended up being admired internationally. His fans include big names such as the Spanish Prime Minister Felipe González, the film star Omar Shariff and opera singer Montserrat Caballé. Marcos has more on his life, plus a memory of Manolo playing live in the Genovese gardens in Cádiz and what he consider to be his master work – Tauromagia.Follow us on Twitter ⁠@flamencopodYou can hear our musical choices spread across the podcast on Spotify.
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    27 mins
  • Flamenco Pop - Rumba

    Flamenco Pop - Rumba
    Jun 10 2023
    The rumba is now part of the repertoire of all flamenco artists. Even though it originated in Cuba, the various Gypsy groups including the Amayas, Ojos de Brujo, and the Gypsy Kings have popularised the form across the world and today’s young guitarist continue to compose new rumbas. And let's not forget a very high point - the release of Entre dos Aguas by Paco de Lucía. Marcos discusses the history of the genre, its evolution and plays some rumba rhythms.Follow us on Twitter ⁠@flamencopodYou can hear our musical choices spread across the podcast on Spotify.
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    26 mins
  • A Very Cadiz Man - Chiquito

    A Very Cadiz Man - Chiquito
    Jun 3 2023

    In this episode, we pay tribute to a wonderful cantaor and a friend of Marcos - Chiquito de Cadiz. Marcos shares his memories of their outings in tabernas and bars. An emotional portrait of Chiquito but there's also a funny story of when he met the Queen of Spain.You can read the full online article about his passing at https://www.diariodecadiz.es/cadiz/Muere-Servando-Gomez-Chiquito-Cadiz_0_1795021028.htmlFollow us on Twitter ⁠@flamencopodYou can hear our musical choices spread across the podcast on Spotify.
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    26 mins
  • Dynasties Part I - the Peña Dynasty from Lebrija

    Dynasties Part I - the Peña Dynasty from Lebrija
    May 27 2023
    Every influential flamenco family is famous for a type of performance - song, dance or playing. In the first of our series on dynasties, we'll talk about the Lebrijanos. Lebrijano is one of the most famous Gypsy flamenco artists and the son of La Perrata – the cousin of Fernanda y Bernarda de Utrera. He also has family ties with La Niña de los Peines, and recorded with all the big guitarists. Marcos also talks about seeing his sister – Inés Bacán live at the Barbican theatre many years ago – along with Moraito. And can you remember which is the festival that Lenrija is famous for?Follow us on Twitter ⁠@flamencopodYou can hear our musical choices spread across the podcast on Spotify.
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    31 mins
  • SEASON FINALE: 15 Flamenco Myths

    SEASON FINALE: 15 Flamenco Myths
    May 20 2023
    Was there a flamenco Eurovision song entry? Do the bagpipes feature in the genre? And are Sevillanas part of the flamenco repertoire? Marcos is here to give you 15 myths and tell you that everything you thought you knew about flamenco is wrong....Follow us on Twitter ⁠⁠@flamencopod⁠
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    40 mins
  • A Flamenco Legend: Diego del Gastor

    A Flamenco Legend: Diego del Gastor
    May 13 2023
    Diego del Gastor was such a masterful guitarist that his unique way of playing attracted even Paco de Lucía to Morón as a young boy. But he never wanted to be a professional and lived a humble life, perfecting the buleria. Marcos talks about working with one of his grandsons and also - what used to happen on the parties Diego was part of...Follow us on Twitter ⁠@flamencopodYou can hear our musical choices spread across the podcast on Spotify.
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    42 mins