José «El Ciego»: First position in «II Solera Flamenca International Contest (2022 Solera Buleria Award, Lebrija City)».


Last 29 January 2022 the «II Solera Flamenca International Contest (2022 Solera Buleria Award, Lebrija City) took place. This contest has turned out to be really successful, and it definitely seems that it will become established as one of the most relevant events for flamenco guitar in Spain, with future annual editions.

From Solera Flamenca we would like to thank the participation of all 28 artists who have submitted their videos for a position in the Final. Particularly, we would like to thank the five finalists: JOSÉ «EL CIEGO», MANOLÍN GARCÍA, NIÑO MARTÍN, JUAN MORENO Y JOSÉ ANGEL BUTLER MORA, all of whom made us enjoy the very best flamenco with their performances. It makes us really proud to see the extraordinarily high level flamenco guitar has nowadays. It is no doubt one of its best times ever. Therefore, the future is guaranteed.

The first prize was for the guitarist JOSÉ «EL CIEGO».

ONE THOUSAND EUROS (1.000 €) + 250€, a trophy and a PROFESSIONAL PACK «ALMA» by Vicente Amigo. In addition:

-A ticket for the next Caracolá of Lebrija.

-A concert in Festival FLAMENC-ON 2022 in Barcelona, sponsored by Aura Foundation.

-A concert in Seville Guitar Festival.

The second prize was for the guitarist MANOLÍN GARCÍA.

SEVEN HUNDRED EUROS (700 €) + 250€, a trophy and a PROFESSIONAL PACK «ALMA» by Vicente Amigo.

The third prize for the guitarist NIÑO MARTÍN.

FOUR HUNDRED EUROS (400 €) + 250€, a trophy and a PROFESSIONAL PACK «ALMA» by Vicente Amigo.

The fourth and fifth prizes were levelled by the jury, leaving both remaining finalists, JUAN MORENO and JOSÉ ANGEL BUTLER MORA, in the fourth position.

We would like to highlight the participation of the sponsor TALLERES NUZAS, who joined the rest of sponsors on the previous week to the event. Their economical support made the fourth prize increase for both remaining finalists (JUAN MORENO and JOSÉ ANGEL BUTLER MORA), from 250€ to 400€.

We would also like to thank the four members of the jury: maestros Jerónimo Maya, Rycardo Moreno, Pedro Javier González, and the journalist and flamenco critic Manuel Martín. Also, the host of this show, Manuel Curao, due to his valuable work, not just regarding this contest, but also for his priceless devotion to FLAMENCO, making this event (and some others like this one) possible, thus contributing to the continuity and recognition of our culture all around the world. We can not forget, either, to thank maestro Paco de Amparo, who filled the atmosphere with magic with his playing, while the jury was deliberating.

To finish with, we can not but thank the support and participation of all the luthiers and craftsmen who collaborate, as well as the sponsors which have joined this project. Thanks to them, the «II Solera Flamenca International Contest (2022 Solera Buleria Award, Lebrija City)» has come true.
An additional mention must be made for Lebrija city hall, and Aura Foundation, as it would not have been possible to arrange it without them. Thank you all.

Then we leave you with the full video of the Contest, ENJOY IT!

WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO SEE YOU IN THE NEXT EDITIONS!