The seventh edition of the Mexican event will run from 8th to 16th October 2004

Flamenco-world.com, September 2004

Mexico stakes its claim to a place on the flamenco map, with a following that's built up over more than fifty years. Between 8th and 16th October the city of Monterrey plays host to its seventh Festival de Arte Flamenco. Bailaores Joaquín Grilo and Pastora Galván, along with cantaora Carmen Grilo, will head the bill at the event, which will also make room for Mexican flamenco artists. The festival was launched in 1998, driven by the initiative of local fans and backed by the Nuevo León Council for Arts and Culture, with a common mission to promote flamenco vocals, dance and guitar Up to now, the festival has already welcomed bailaor Rafael Campallo, guitarist Miguel Ángel Cortés, bailaor Mario Maya, the Ballet de Luisillo, bailaor Andrés Marín and veteran bailaor Manolo Marín in his capacity as a teacher. Also involved in organizing the flamenco event are the Monterrey Metropolitan Museum, the city of Monterrey, the city of San Pedro, the Plaza Fátima cultural center in San Pedro, Peña Flamenca 'Naranjito' from Triana and the Cristina Heeren Foundation for the Flamenco Arts in Seville.

Pastora Galván (Photo: Javier Hurtado)

Joaquín Grilo (Photo: Daniel Muñoz)

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