Live capture of José Mercé’s concert at the Flamenco On Fire 2026 festival in Pamplona. Born in Jerez de la Frontera, cradle of cante, José Mercé is one of the most respected voices in contemporary flamenco: an heir to the purest tradition, he has also opened the genre to a wider audience without ever renouncing his Gypsy roots. On stage, accompanied by guitar, he unfolds a deep and nuanced cante, moving from the most heart-rending palos — soleá, seguiriya — to more festive tones, with that mastery of silence and compás that marks the great cantaores. This filmed live concert conveys the intensity of an art where every phrase is a risk and every breath an emotion. For aficionados and the curious alike, this full concert in Pamplona in 2026 is a rare chance to see a flamenco master at work, within the prestigious setting of a festival that celebrates the vitality of this Andalusian art.
Personnel & credits
- José Mercé — vocals (cante)
