\nManuel took advantage of the opening created by Paco de Luc\u00eda to forge his own path, one that was fresh and distinct without being flashy. If all young guitarists sound the same, with that jazzy overtone, Mora\u00edto, or Morao as we used to call him, stayed in Jerez while developing his own distinctive sound.<\/p>\n
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Mora\u00edto, as admired for his art as he was beloved for his good nature, was the absolute guest of honor in Algeciras. The spacious theater was nearly full, but more than just listening to music, what we all wanted was to somehow feel his presence and express the affection we hold for him, so genuine, so much a part of us.<\/p>\n
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Seven men in black, two singers, a guitarist, and four palmas percussionists set the stage for delivering the youthful yet mature flamenco singing of Juan Jos\u00e9 Rodr\u00edguez, great-grandson of Juan Talega, alongside El Purili, presenting his elegantly festive singing and dancing.<\/p>\n
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Following the protocol of the tribute with Carlos Vargas, president of the club among others, there was “youthful classic flamenco,” as described by Manuel Mart\u00edn Mart\u00edn, who has been presenting this event for years with his accustomed ease.<\/p>\n
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Luis Moneo, the personification of flamenco expression, was accompanied by his son Juan Manuel, performing soleares, martinetes, and deblas, as well as siguiriyas dedicated to his brother El Torta. This performance was supported by palmas percussionists Guille Campos, Manuel Soler, Nono Vargas and Ram\u00f3n Heredia.<\/p>\n
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Due to unavoidable circumstances, the popular Diego del Morao, son of Mora\u00edto, could not be present. However, there was a finale with Pepe del Morao on guitar, and refreshing young singers Chanquita and Rafael el Zambo, alongside the seasoned Enrique el Zambo, always projecting joy. And of course, the classic trio of palmas percussionists, Chicharito, Rafael Romero and Gregorio Fern\u00e1ndez, who delivered the Jerez feeling ready for immediate consumption, triggering a standing ovation from the audience.<\/p>\n
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