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This is a free contest where Flamenco and Holy Week traditions come together. It is organized by Alcalá de Guadaíra’s Town Hall Delegation of Major Festivals and Events and in recent years it has become one of the most eagerly awaited occasions prior to Easter.

Celebrated for more than 25 years, this festival owes its name to the popular cantaor (flamenco singer) Joaquín Fernández Franco in honour of the art  of Joaquín el de la Paula,  born in Alcalá de Guadaíra and creator of the soleá alcalareña, the soleá flamenco genre specific to this town.

This flamenco song contest, specific to Alcalá, is organized by the flamenco club Peña Flamenca Soleá de Alcalá.  It already boasts a long tradition as it has been held here since 1992.  It can be considered a reference point for this flamenco genre within the Province and the whole region. 

This festival, organised by Alcalá de Guadaíra’s City Council since 2006, partners with the flamenco club, Peña Flamenca Soleá de Alcalá.

Admission is free to this carefully crafted event that seeks to promote flamenco.
 

This festival was declared an Andalusian Event of Tourist Interest. This initiative was launched by José Meneses and Francisco Moreno Galván in 1967. The festival is held in different squares and locations in the town, bringing together people from all over Spain and other countries, in particular Germany, the United States and France.

This festival was declared an Andalusian Event of Tourist Interest. This initiative was launched by José Meneses and Francisco Moreno Galván in 1967. The festival is held in different squares and locations in the town, bringing together people from all over Spain and other countries, in particular Germany, the United States and France.

The “Ciudad de Carmona” National Flamenco Song Contest has been held in this town in the province of Seville since 1982.  It is organised by the “Amigos de la Guitarra” Cultural Flamenco Association and sponsored by various institutions.