Flamenco singer and dancer Macarena de Jerez is one of the most well-respected artists in flamenco across Spain. She is known for singing the grand songs of the flamenco canon, as well as for being one of the few females in the role of festera – a character who uses song and dance to create humor and excitement on stage. She debuted on stage at age 10 at the famous Villamarta Theater in her hometown of Jerez de la Frontera, Spain. At 15, she performed her first solo concert at Peña Los Cernícalos in the same city, and she was on stage in the important festival named the Bienal de Sevilla when she was 18 years old. She has since performed in major theaters and festivals across Spain and around the world. In addition, she has been recorded on flamenco albums, including Concierto Flamenco de Navidad (1995), Jerez Joven por bulerías (1996), and La Mujer y el cante en compás de origen (1999).

Flamenco guitarist and Singer José Cortés “Panzekito” is part of a legendary flamenco dynasty and is the son of late, renowned flamenco singer José Cortés “Pansequito del Puerto.” Panzekito is highly regarded as one of the foremost flamenco guitarists of today, having performed across Europe and the Americas. His expertise, knowledge and generosity make him an extremely sought-after flamenco guitarist for flamenco dance companies worldwide.

Flamenco dancer José Jiménez “El Bocadillo” is the son of the Madrid-based flamenco singer of the same name. Having grown up listening to flamenco, El Bocadillo realized his calling was in dance, and he has earned a reputation for his excellent capacity to interpret singing and percussion in movement while performing in the most important flamenco tablaos of Madrid. Flamenco critic Manuel Bohorquez recently described this young dancer as, “a true discovery, a dancer of surprising strength and flamenco flair.”

Flamenco guitarist José Manuel Alconchel is one of the most sought-after guitarists in residence in the United States of America. His father, flamenco singer Pepe Alconchel, introduced José to the world of flamenco during his childhood in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain. After studying the guitar for years as a child, José began accompanying singers and dancers in performances in his hometown and nearby cities at age 12. When he was 17 years-old, he received the award for best guitarist in the contest, Noches de bajo de guía in Jerez. After that, he began touring throughout Europe and later the world, performing with the biggest stars of flamenco. He won first place in the 2020 guitar competition presented by the Alhambra Guitar company. This accomplished musician is in residence in Miami, where he plays guitar in flamenco concerts three nights a week, when he is not touring with national companies.