Israel Fernández & Diego del Morao — Festival Nacional de Cante, Ogíjares, 2019

Filmed at the 40th Festival Nacional de Cante Flamenco of Ogíjares (province of Granada, Spain) in 2019, this concert brings together two major figures of today’s flamenco: cantaor Israel Fernández and guitarist Diego del Morao. One of the most acclaimed voices of his generation, Israel Fernández combines the depth of traditional cante jondo with a resolutely modern sensibility, while Diego del Morao, heir to the Moraíto dynasty of Jerez, unfolds a guitar of rare intensity. This live capture presents the intimate dialogue between singing and toque, the beating heart of flamenco, in the fervour of a landmark festival. Between soleá, bulerías and moments of duende, the duo illustrates the vitality of an art inscribed on the intangible cultural heritage of humanity. For fans of flamenco and cante, this filmed concert is a precious document: the meeting of two talents at their peak, in direct communion with a knowledgeable audience. A complete live concert, spare and deeply moving.