In a dynamic fusion of culture and music, the Latin Recording Academy has teamed up with the Regional Government of Andalucía to unveil an exciting calendar of events for 2024, all taking place in the Community of Andalucía.
The cities of Cádiz and Málaga are poised to become the epicenters of musical celebration this year, hosting two headline concerts. These events, supported by the Programa FEDER Andalucía 2021-2027 and the Regional Government, promise to offer unparalleled musical experiences, further cementing Andalucía's influence on the global cultural stage.
The festivities will kick off in Cádiz with "Latin GRAMMY Celebra: Paco de Lucía," a heartfelt tribute to the legendary artist slated for Saturday, April 13, at the Gran Teatro Falla. Paying homage to one of the most influential guitarists in the history of flamenco and music in general, the event will feature Latin GRAMMY winners Antonio Carmona, Juan Habichuela Nieto, Oscar D’León, Pepe de Lucía, Eliades Ochoa, and Berta Rojas, as well as Latin GRAMMY nominees Diego Amador, Rubem Dantas, María José Llergo, Niño Josele, India Martínez, Israel Suárez "Piraña," Maria Toledo, and Rosario La Tremendita.
Additionally, the program will feature special guests including Cañizares, Ané Carrasco, Tino di Geraldo, José Carlos Gómez, Chonchi Heredia, José Heredia "El Gato", David de Jacoba, Jaime Calabuch "Jumitus," Noemí Humanes, Juan Parrilla, José María Bandera, and 2022 Trustees Award winner Abraham Laboriel, who will pay tribute to Lucía’s music and mastery. Latin GRAMMY nominee Miguel Poveda will serve as host for the evening, and will also perform alongside Carlos Grilo, Jesús Guerrero, Makarines and Carlos Merino. The event will be produced by Macarena Moreno and The Latin Recording Academy team led by Ayleen Figueras. The musical production is spearheaded by Latin GRAMMY nominee Carlos Narea, under the musical direction of Latin GRAMMY winner Fernando Illán and Victor Martínez who will also be part of the band.
"Latin GRAMMY Celebra: Paco de Lucía" will benefit the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation and the Paco de Lucía Scholarship. Tickets for “Latin GRAMMY Celebra: Paco de Lucía” are on sale now through the Gran Teatro Falla.
Málaga will follow suit on May 16 with an electrifying Latin GRAMMY Session at La Plaza de Toros, La Malagueta, featuring Latin GRAMMY winner Pedro Capó and Latin GRAMMY nominees Omar Montes and Morat. Their performances will showcase the Academy's commitment to promoting Latin music's diverse genres.
This year's events build on the momentum of previous celebrations in Andalucía, including flamenco and urban music sessions in Granada and Málaga, and the historic 24th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards in Sevilla. The partnership between the Latin Recording Academy and the Regional Government of Andalucía continues to flourish, promising to bring even more unforgettable moments to fans of Latin music worldwide.
