Pedro Romero Fair and Festival: 3rd to 8th September 2024

Pedro Romero Fair and Festival: 3rd to 8th September 2024

In early September, the picturesque town of Ronda bursts into life with the vibrant colours, music, dance, singing, and local wines that mark the annual Pedro Romero Fair and Festival. During this time, the town dons its finest attire, creating a festive atmosphere that offers a rich blend of cultural and leisure activities for both residents and visitors alike.

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Celia Morales – a truly talented Flamenco guitarist in Ronda

Celia Morales Flamenco Guitarist and Composer

It would appear that Celia Morales no longer holds concerts at her venue in Ronda. Though she does sometimes play concerts at the Reina Victoria Hotel. Be sure to check out the Ronda Guitar House for concerts in Ronda: https://rondatoday.com/the-guitar-house-in-ronda/ No trip to Ronda would be complete without hearing at least a small amount of … Read more

Pedro Romero Feria & Corrida Goyesca 2022

Pedro Romero Feria & Corrida Goyesca 2022

The first week in September is the one time of year when Rondeños really let their hair down and everything comes to a stop for the week long party for the Pedro Romero Feria & Corrida Goyesca 2022. This year the dates are 30th of August to the 9th of September and the Pedro Romero … Read more

The Spanish Flamenco – A Personal View

Flamenco dancers in Spain

“Flamenco”—the word calls up an image of a slender dancer in an elaborate, ruffled costume with her fringed shawl and her castanets. Certainly, this stereotype has been perpetuated in everything from airline posters to dolls made for souvenirs. To some, this is flamenco for tourists, as they embrace the cante jondo, the deep song of agonizing lament sung by a man, a cantaora, without accompaniment, or with a single guitar. This, they claim, is authentic flamenco, the blues of Andalucía, improvised in jam sessions called juergas, sung because it must be sung, not because someone is listening or watching.

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