Antonio el Pipa and Arcángel champion the presentation of the lineup for the 2006 Caja Madrid Flamenco Festival. The Jerez-born bailaor explained that he will perform the new show ‘De tablao’ for the Madrid audience before taking it to Paris, New York and London. He commented that it is a show which “loops the loop of simplicity and represents just a night at a tablao; that is to say, cante, baile and toque”. He is accompanied by “a first-rate troupe with special guests like Angelita Vargas, Mariana Cornejo and Juana la del Pipa. I don't think I have bad taste when choosing”. Arcángel will perform backed by Miguel Ángel Cortés and Daniel Méndez on guitar, plus Chico Fargas on percussion. The Huelva-born cantaor expressed his gratitude for the laying of stakes on young people by this festival, in which Mayte Martín, Miguel Poveda and La Macanita will also sing. He pointed out that “it's an honor for young people to be given continuity and opportunities. If we don't let new water come out of the fountain, it's impossible for flamenco to regenerate”. The Madrilenian festival's fourteenth edition is to be held at the Teatro Albéniz in Madrid from January 31st to February 4th. The previous week, a full program of performances and lectures will take place at La Casa Encendida, with tributes to Chocolate and to Fosforito, winner of the Llave de Oro del Cante (Cante's Golden Key Award).

More information: 2006 Caja Madrid Flamenco Festival lays its stakes on latest-generation cante. Full program Interview with Arcángel, cantaor (December 2005) Interview with Fosforito, cantaor (August 2005)