New York Flamenco Festival

The New York Flamenco Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary under the direction of Miguel Marín, serving as an essential bridge between flamenco and the city, and highlighting the long relationship that has united both and decisively influenced the evolution of this art form. This edition—taking place from February 25 to March 15 in various venues, with the Instituto Cervantes as one of the main partners as part of the World Flamenco Congress, a global initiative promoted by the headquarters of the Instituto Cervantes in Madrid (Spain)—pays tribute to this shared history. Figures such as Sabicas revolutionized flamenco guitar from New York, where he gave the first flamenco guitar recital in history. Dance also discovered new dimensions thanks to artists like Carmen Amaya, Mario Maya, or La Argentinita, who returned to Spain with a renewed vision. Amaya, in particular, captivated New York audiences with her strength and modernity, expanding the boundaries of flamenco. From pioneers like Trinidad, La Cuenca, or Carmencita—who filled Madison Square Garden in 1891 and was the first woman filmed by Edison—to Paco de Lucía at Carnegie Hall, flamenco has found a second home in New York, inspiring creators such as Martha Graham, Miles Davis, Chick Corea, The Doors, and Bob Dylan. Today, the Flamenco Festival is one of the most important platforms in the genre, bringing together great masters, innovators, and collaborations that continue to expand the frontiers of flamenco.