Flamenco Honors Shine: Samuel de Encarni Wins ‘Mariano Conde’ Guitar Award at Cante de las Minas Festival
La Unión, Spain – The prestigious Cante de las Minas festival, a cornerstone of flamenco music, celebrated its 64th edition with a series of honors recognizing outstanding talent in the genre. A highlight of the evening was the Jury Special Prize, awarded to guitarist Paco Cortés for his exceptional accompaniment. This €1,000 award underscores the crucial role of skilled musicians in enhancing flamenco performances. An additional recognition this year was the introduction of the “Mariano Conde” guitar award, named after the iconic flamenco luthier. This accolade was presented to Samuel del Río Carmona, known as … Read more