Javier Montijano, from Cordova, has dedicated to music since the 80’s. However, over the last decade, he has combined this activity with audiovisual production. Two of his documentaries, ‘Pequeñas cosas de los Wagogo’ (or ‘Little things about the Wagogo’) and ‘Encuentro Azmari’(or ‘Azmari Encounter’), which narrate the experiences he lived both in Tanzania and Ethiopia, […]
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José Ángel Chacón, a master that turns wood into music
He is over 80, but he still makes music instruments. Master artisan José Ángel Chacón was born in Cordova, but he moved to Málaga at an early age. As a master luthier, he opened his first workshop in Italy. In 1983 he went back to Spain. In 1993 the Spanish Ministry of Culture awarded him […]
Jesús Reina, a violinist who feels like home on stage
His grandfather used to play the violin and he always listened to music at home. Malagan violinist Jesús Reina feels like home on any stage. He has performed in auditoriums such as the Carnegie Hall of New York and the Royal Festival Hall of London. He directs the Ivan Galamian International Music Academy, and is […]
Luis García Gil, a journey to the music of Serrat through literature
Writer Luis García Gil was born the 26th of October of 1974. He was raised in a literary environment as his father is the poet José Manuel García Gómez; that’s why he had an early initiation into the cultural sphere. The work of this versatile author includes literature, cinema, songwriting, poetry, narration and essays. His […]