Carmen Linares: «Antología de la mujer en el cante» 30 years at Fundació Bancaja

What’s being presented

Carmen Linares celebrates the 30th anniversary of «Antología de la mujer en el cante» at Fundació Bancaja. Released in 1996, the album is considered one of the ten best in flamenco history. The work pays tribute to cantaoras such as La Niña de los Peines and Tía Marina Habichuela, reviving 27 pieces created or popularised by women over a century and a half. In this live performance, the artist reinterprets the repertoire as a homage to these great voices.

The concert is part of Els Concerts a la Fundació, a series organised by Fundació Bancaja in collaboration with Pavasal. The 10th edition runs from September 2026 to March 2027. The event takes place in the foundation’s auditorium, with access via Calle General Tovar, 3.

Who’s performing

Carmen Linares takes the stage accompanied by guitarists Salvador Gutiérrez and Edu Espín, with Ana María González and Rosario Amador on backing vocals and palmas. Miguel Espín Pacheco handles artistic coordination, while Álvaro Barco manages sound.

Born in Linares (Jaén) in 1951, the cantaora is part of the generation of Camarón, Paco de Lucía, Enrique Morente, Manolo Sanlúcar, and José Mercé. She recorded her first album in 1971 with Juan Habichuela, has released 15 solo records, and collaborated with artists like Serrat, Miguel Poveda, Pitingo, and Silvia Pérez Cruz. She has also set works by Federico García Lorca, Juan Ramón Jiménez, Miguel Hernández, and Manuel de Falla to cante.