Miguel Poveda teaches at the Chair of Flamencology at the University of Cordoba

Regarding this genre and his professional evolution, the singer recognized that “flamenco is hard, it is not an easy music, and neither is devoting yourself to it, but I would like to show all the greatness that this music has through the guitar, singing”. , poetry, its words or its story. For Miguel Povedathe fusion that the chair of flamencology achieves between teaching and music “is a success, since the art must go into the classrooms as part of the training of every human being”. In this sense, the Barcelonan declared that “culture is what touches us the most, what stirs the foundations of our soul and what brings us closest to life”.

Poveda opted for “making it obligatory for art and culture to travel through the classrooms of the world’s universities.” Regarding his election at the head of the inaugural session of the chair, the singer considered it a great responsibility, “because I admire and I have a lot of affection for David Pinowhom I have known for many years”, referring to the director of the training program. The musician also had words to describe Córdoba, which he describes as a “city that sings”. At the same time, he indicated that he had a thorn in his side due to the recent suspension of the concert in the city due to heavy rain forecast. It should have taken place on October 11 at the Teatro de la Axerquía “At least I can be here to chat” , Poveda consoles himself by thinking to the postponement of its performance, which will take place next May.

For his part, the director of flamencology chairDavid Pino recalled that on several occasions they tried to involve Miguel Poveda, whom he described “as a reference for current generations”, as well as “the greatest figure that currently exists in singing”. The director drew attention to the follow-up that the chair will have from different countries, especially Latin America, thanks to the virtual broadcast of courses and activities. Pino expressed the hope that the training program “will gain in quality and transversality from the invited personalities”.

Activities

The chair of flamencology Between now and next May, it will offer numerous courses, conferences, performances, plays or galas, as well as an awards ceremony. This year the prizes reward Merche Esmeralda (dance), Arcángel (singing), Cristina Cruces (research) and the Seville Biennale (broadcast), with presentation on November 20.

Among the events highlights include a meeting between Fosforito and Juan Serrano (December 16), the revival of Nazareno y Olivares (December 17) and a conference with arrows around The Passion according to Saint Matthew (April 8). In addition, there will be testimonies from artists such as Marina Heredia, Merche Esmeralda and Pepe de Lucía, as well as lectures and recitals on various aspects of flamenco. He program It will culminate on April 29 with a recital by Ezequiel Benítez, although a performance by the conservatory’s flamenco students is scheduled for May 7.