He Festival Trends celebrates the July 29 to 31 its 35th anniversary reaffirming the uniqueness that has accompanied it for more than three decades. The return of Wim Mertens to Salobreña, the exclusive performance of Child from Elche and the book presentation Alligator skin shoes They form the core of a particularly symbolic edition.
Thirty-five years after his birth, Tendencies It continues to occupy its own place within the Andalusian cultural calendar. Far from the massive formulas and predictable posters, the event on the Tropical Coast of Granada has built a recognizable identity from the combination of music, thought and heritage. A personality that this summer will be celebrated with an edition full of meaning.
One of the most anticipated moments will be the return of Wim Mertenswho will perform again in Salobreña thirty-three years after his participation in the festival in 1992. The Belgian composer and pianist will present live As Water is to Fishhis most recent work, in a concert that will also be his only performance in Andalusia.
Fundamental figure of contemporary European music, Wim Mertens has developed for decades an unmistakable trajectory, located between minimalism, classical composition and sound experimentation. Works like Struggle for Pleasure, Often a Bird or the soundtrack of The Belly of an Architect have contributed to making him one of the most influential authors of his generation. His performance will take place on July 31 on the Paseo de las Flores, a stage that will welcome him again more than three decades after his first visit.
The anniversary program will also include another notable event with a performance by Child from Elchewho will take his project to Salobreña Sing like a gypsya contemporary review of Manuel Torre’s legacy that completes the trilogy begun with Singing memorial on my silver wedding anniversary with flamenco and continued with Flamenco. Mausoleum of celebration, love and death.
In addition, the festival will open its activities with the presentation of Alligator skin shoesthe extensive volume signed by the music journalist Juan Jesus Garciaa journey through more than four decades of Granada popular music that will also serve to vindicate the cultural memory of a province that is fundamental to understanding recent Spanish music. Our colleague Eduardo Tébar will be in charge of leading the talk.
Beyond the proper names, this 35th edition once again highlights the validity of a festival that has known how to grow without giving up its personality. A space where international artists, unclassifiable creators and cultural proposals far from the usual spotlights coexist, keeping intact the essence that has made it one of the most unique events of the Andalusian summer. All on July 29, 30 and 31 in Salobrenathat wonderful Mediterranean watchtower.
