He September 13th and 14th he Smileraiz Festival of Carcabuey (Córdoba) has established itself in its third edition as a unique event that promotes both equality and knowledge of the cultural roots of each territory. María Jose Llergo, Rocío Márquez & Bronquio, Lorena Álvarez and Blanca La Almendrita are among the protagonists of a unique experience in the South of Spain.
With the purity that comes from extra virgin olive oil DOP Priego de Cordobathe festival Smileroot It glides through the heart of the Sierras Subbéticas with a unique proposal in the summer calendar. With a program that transcends the musical and is made up of projects led by women, this third edition stands out as the most international, with the presence of artists from four continents. Maria Jose Llergo, Rocio Marquez and Bronchio, Nita (from Fuel Fandango on DjSet), Lorena Alvarez, White Almond and international figures such as Selma Uamusse, Kaleema, Pahua, Win and Oh my God make up the musical poster, whose graphic design has been the work of Rebecca Losadaand to which other experiences are transversally added, such as the exhibition I Am My Own Muse which will be inaugurated at the festival and will feature the participation of 20 artists from Cordoba.
He September 13th and 14th Carcabueya town historically very committed to the Andalusian music scene, will welcome the best of avant-garde folklore on the three stages of this event that is taking place in the heart of the Subbéticas Natural Park. This makes it a privileged getaway proposal after such a bustling summer as the one we are leaving behind. And Sonraíz is also a space for reflection and this year the Federation of Rural Women’s Associations (FADEMUR) propose for this edition a round table on conciliation and leadership in the rural world in addition to reporting on the Rural Women’s Statute.
Smileroot 2023
A program to enjoy with a pause
Unlike other festivals, Sonraíz’s goal is for the public to enjoy in a slow way, without stress or crowds, everything that this event and the Carcabuey location have to offer, surrounded by the Sierras Subbéticas Natural Park and Geopark. The unique setting Mountainwill host the opening of the festival on Friday. The public will be able to enjoy a tasting of typical products from the region before dancing and getting excited with the music of the Granadan White the Almondthe Ukrainian Winthe Argentine Kaleema and Nita (Dj Set | Fuel Fandango). Tickets for this location are sold out.
He Saturday At 12:15, people who have purchased their Sonraíz pass, also almost sold out, will be able to enjoy a guided tasting of EVOOs from the PDO Priego de Córdobathe best oils in the world, which has accumulated thousands of international awards. Before this tasting, at around 11:30, the people in charge of the exhibition I Am My Own MuseAlmudena Castillejo and Clara Gomez They will present the exhibition, the work of 20 artists from Cordoba on recycled cardboard boxes using different techniques such as drawing, painting, photography, ceramics, textile design and creative gardening.
After, at 13:15, FADEMUR, The Federation of Rural Women’s Associations is organizing a talk in which they will discuss the Statute of Rural Women in Andalusia and a round table discussion will focus on conciliation and leadership in rural areas. This activity is open to all those interested in participating, even if they do not have a ticket to the festival, until full capacity is reached.
In the afternoon, it will be time to once again enjoy one of the unique settings offered by the historical heritage of Carcabuey, The Castle where the most eloquent singer-songwriter, the Asturian Lorena Alvarez will offer its ingenious repertoire starting at 7:00 p.m. and will feature the collaboration of the Palestinian Miriam Toukam. Tickets for this stage are also on sale for €18 on the festival website. In the evening, there will be performances in the Park, with the headliners mentioned above. The artist Maria Jose Llergo, one of the most acclaimed voices inside and outside Spain, will perform on this stage at 10:30 p.m. Before, Rocio Marquez and Bronchio will open the performances in the scenery Park starting at 20:30. After the artist from Pozoblanco, the Mexican Pahua (00:20) will give way to the Mozambican Selma Uamusse and The 300; the duo Portuguese Ohxaláwill close the Parque stage, the one with the largest capacity Of the three that make up the Sonraíz experience, around 1000 people. Tickets are available on the Sonraíz website for €28.
The organization points out that in the park stage You can also enjoy the craft exhibition managed by the members of the Federation of Rural Women’s Associations (FADEMUR) whose collaboration with the event since last year also offers a meeting point and exchange of experiences for women entrepreneurs in rural areas.
Smileroot and its promoter RootSound They pretend promote knowledge of the culture of originthat is, of the Root music, gastronomy, crafts, plastic arts inspired by ancestral work, agricultural work and at the same timepromote an egalitarian cultural proposal by giving visibility to women in areas where there is a huge gender gap: in museums, on festival posters, in companies in rural areas,… Meanwhile, attendees are invited to live this experience and enjoy the exuberant nature and beauty of the Subbéticas Mountains Natural Park and Geopark and get to know all the towns that make up this beautiful region. See you in Carcabuey.
