Insólito Fest Seville 2025

Insólito Fest Seville - 20th September to 25th October 2025

• Contemporary music and dance festivals in Andalucia

Insólito, an ambitious new project from Green Cow Music, the company behind the Icónica Santalucía Sevilla Fest, will bring the city of Seville even more alive between September and May with culture, music, humour and poetry. The concert series is designed for all audiences and offers a varied program featuring nationally and internationally recognised artists, while also focusing on local Andalucian talent.

Following the overwhelming success of the Icónica series, Green Cow Music has decided to take a further step with a program that diversifies formats, disciplines and venues, making Insólito a new benchmark brand within the cultural market during the low season.

The city's most iconic music venues, such as Pandora Sevilla, the CAAC (Andalusian centre for contemporary art), the Fibes auditorium, the Cartuja centre and the port of Seville, will offer vibrant programming that will range from flamenco, copla and traditional music, to jazz, rock and electronic music. The organisers said they will continue expanding the programme for future editions, with the intention of including genres such as dance, theatre and the visual arts.

 

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About the Artists

by Tony Bryant

Loquillo
Born in Barcelona in 1960, the outspoken and controversial singer Loquillo (José María Sanz Beltrán) is, without a doubt, the personification of the Spanish rock star. Known for attacking the media and the record industry, including his own record company, the poet of Spanish rock has been described as a tireless, disciplined and tenacious musician who has remained on the Spanish rock scene for more than forty years.

His musical style has constantly changed over the last three decades, although never venturing far from his rock music roots. Described as “too rocker for punks, and too punk for rockers”, he began his career as the vocalist of Spanish rock band Los Trogloditas: as a solo artiste, he has to ability to recreate himself whenever his career seems to be stagnating.

Although his career has not been short of scandal, Loquillo has clocked up numerous solo albums and has toured all over Spain, as well as performing in cities like London and Dublin, where he has a large fan base.

Xavier Rudd
Known for songs that incorporate socially conscious themes, Australian singer and multi-instrumentalist Xavier Rudd began his fascination with music while at school, experimenting with various instruments such as the didgeridoo, guitar, harmonica, saxophone and the clarinet.

His career began as part of the band Xavier and the Hum, whose music was inspired by diverse sources such as Hawaiian and Native American music. His solo career took off in 2001, when he recorded the song ‘12 September’, which was included on his first studio album ‘To Let’. The song was written after he witnessed the media coverage of the attacks on the Twin Towers (9/11), and the subsequent fallout that led to what he called the “toxic retaliation”.

The 47-year-old musician signed with Universal Music Australia in 2004, releasing his second album Solace, for which he performed all the instrumentation for the album. A string of recordings has since followed, using diverse instruments including didgeridoos, slide guitar, various percussive instruments like the stomp box, djembe drums and slit gongs, as well as sampling Australian bird songs, which he used on his 2012 album, ‘Comfortable in My Skin’.

Other albums include ‘Nanna’ (2015), which he produced with the collaboration of the UN, a disc that promotes cultural understanding and which condemns racism and intolerance. His music is a blend of folk, blues, rock and reggae enhanced with the sombre tones of the diverse instruments he uses.

India Martínez
Born in Córdoba in 1985, India Martínez began her career as an orthodox flamenco singer, although she would later turn her attention to flamenco-pop in an attempt to bridge to two styles.

Her interest in flamenco began at the age of five, when she received dance lessons from Nieves Camacho in Córdoba. At the age of 11, her family relocated toto Puerto de Roquetas de Mar (Almería), where she began to sing under the name of La Niña del Puerto. Her musical ability emerged from a very young age and she made her debut in 2004 at the age of 17.

Her music is enriched with her stunning voice, combined with the charm of her mysterious femininity. Despite her youth, she is a composer and performer who has already become a veteran of Spanish music, with eight gold and platinum albums, and several prestigious awards, including several Latin Grammy nominations.

Lolailand: Navajita Plateá, La Barbería del Sur Enrique Heredia Negri and Maita Vende Cá
A night dedicated to what is termed ‘new flamenco’ that will present Navajita Plateá, a duo from the Gypsy district of Santiago in Jerez de la Frontera consisting of Ildefonso de los Reyes and Francisco Carrasco Soto, both of whom descend from a long line of established flamenco performers. Their music fuses pop, rock, blues and hip hop, while adhering to their deep Gypsy flamenco roots.

La Barbería del Sur was founded in 1991 by Enrique Heredia Negri (vocalist) and Juan José Suárez (guitarist), although the lineup has included other notable artists like José Miguel Carmona of Ketama.

Their music combines the foundations of Spanish flamenco with rhythms as diverse as jazz, bossa nova and funk.

Born in San Fernando, Cádiz, in 1974, Antonio Luis Caña Santana, known by the stage name Maíta Vende Cá, (my mother is a gypsy), grew up among some of the area’s finest flamenco singers, and his passion for the art began to from from a very early age. Today, he experiments with fusion, melding flamenco with pop and Latin music, creating a fresh new sound that earned his first album platinum status with over 100,000 copies sold.

Lolailand: Azúcar Moreno, Los Chunguitos, Las Chuches
Azúcar Moreno, a duo composed of sisters Toñi and Encarna Salazar, hit the Spanish music scene in 1984, although by the 1990s they had conquered Europe, the United States and Latin America, accumulating in sales of approximately twelve million albums sold worldwide. Renowned for their light, catchy Latin-fused flamenco and pop songs, the sister’s come from a large family of well-known musicians, including their brothers, who are members of band Los Chunguitos.

Los Chunguitos is a flamenca-rumba duo from Badajoz that was formed in Madrid in 1973. They began busking in the streets of Madrid, but were soon spotted by an EMI producer, and a continuous flow of hit singles followed, both in Spain and across Europe.

Las Chuches consists of three sister that had considerable commercial success in Spain in the early 2,000s.

El Duende Callejero
Formed in Córdoba in 2016, El Duende Callejero began as four friends busking in the streets. Their fresh, catchy flamenco/pop songs began to attract attention, which resulted in them performing in venues, fairs and festivals all over Andalucía.

The group began writing their own compositions, and in 2017, they participated in the Spanish television talent show Factor X, after which, they secured their first hit single on Canal Fiesta (Barre las Penas). This achievement saw the group embark on a tour of Spain, taking in Seville, Málaga, Madrid and Barcelona, among other cities. They released their debut album, Nuestra Manera de Hablar, in 2020, and have since attracted a large following, playing at large music venues all over Spain.

Mala Rodríguez
Born in Jerez de la Frontera in 1979, María Rodríguez Garrido - Mala Rodríguez, is one of Spain’s best-selling rap artistes. She is celebrated for her unique style of flamenco-rap, and was placed at number 7 on the list of the 50 Greatest Rappers in the History of Spanish Rap by the Rolling Stone magazine in 2023.

She moved to Madrid when she was 19, and after complications with two record companies, she eventually released her debut album in 2000. The recording sold over 50,000 copies, giving the singer her first gold disc. As well as enjoying a successful solo career, Mala Rodríguez has collaborated with Raimundo Amador, Estrella Morente and Canserbero, among others.

José Mercé
José Mercé is a Gypsy singer from Jerez de la Frontera who is considered one of the most versatile singers in the history of the art. Mercé is no stranger to the festival circuit, performing at most major summer events in Spain and throughout the rest of the world. He is renowned for his unearthly Gypsy-style cante when singing flamenco's deep songs, although his versatile voice is also well suited to new flamenco and even pop music.

Siegfried & Joy
Siegfried & Joy are considered the new masters of magic. The duo is experiencing a meteoric rise with their impressive live performances. The two magicians are renowned for mind-blowing illusions and incredible stage presence.

Chucho Valdés
Son of the legendary Bebo Valdés, Cuban jazz pianist, bandleader and composer, Chucho Valdés, has enjoyed a career that has spanned more than 50 years. Born in Cuba in 1941, he was a founding member of the Orquesta Cubana de Música Moderna, and later formed the group Irakere, one of Cuba’s most popular Latin Jazz bands. His solo career began in the 1990s - although he often performed with his father - and he has become a much sought-after pianist among the current jazz and flamenco world. He has received numerous awards, including thirteen Grammys, six Latin Grammys, and the Latin Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences' Award for Musical Excellence, as well as being inducted into the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Patricia Galván
Patricia Galván is a Spanish actress and stand-up comedian born in Jerez de la Frontera in 1987.

La Bien Querida
Born in Bilbao in 1972, Ana Fernández Villaverde, better known as La Bien Querida, is a Spanish indie electronic folk singer and musician whose career took off after signing with Elefant Records in 2008. She released her debut CD, Romancero, the following year, which was chosen as the best national album of 2009 by the Mondosonoro and Rockdelux magazines the same year. She has since recorded several albums that have been described as “a true symphony of infinite, cold and penetrating noises”.

Laura Gallego
Spanish copla and flamenco singer Laura María Gallego Cabezas was born in Jerez de la Frontera 1991. Although she was born in Jerez, she has spent the majority of her life in Algar, a small town in the Serranía de Cádiz, where she has a street named in her honour. She was the winner of the second edition of the television contest Se Llama copla (it’s called copla), during which she astounded judges with her powerful voice, which is often compared to the legendary Rocío Jurado. This launched her musical and television career, and she has shared the stage with numerous national artistes, including Antonio Cortés, Manuel Orta, Rafael Amargo, Farruco and Antonio Canales, to name just a few.

She is considered one of her generation’s top copla singers: her debut album, Castillos de Sal (2013), was hailed by critics and fans alike. She is currently recording her second disc with legendary flamenco guitarist Paco Cepero.

Antílopez
Antílopez is a Spanish duo that was formed in Huelva in 1998 who write their own compositions focused on stories of youth, heartbreak and love. Their career took off around 2000, when they ventured outside of the borders of Huelva to embark on a series of concerts around Andalucía, where they received acclaim for their clear, fresh and youthful style. The group call their music ‘chiripop’, a blend of styles including pop, reggae and cabaret - always with humour as a backdrop, both in the lyrics and the performance.

Andrea Vanzo
Pianist Andrea Vanzo was born in Bologna, Italy, but it was among the mountains of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines that he discovered his calling for music. At the age of three, the youngster held a passion for percussion, but he would soon change to the piano, composing his own songs with the desire to “express emotions without words”. He graduated at the music conservatory of Bologna, and continued writing his own compositions.

Vanzo has become renowned for blending modern classical music with pop undertones, a style he claims was born from the need to slow down in a world that runs too fast. Along with his live performances, he has composed scores for short films, documentaries and theatre productions; and he received a G.A.N.G. Award in the United States for his orchestral reinterpretation of Song of Storms, a piece from The Legend of Zelda series. In 2024, he performed sellout shows in London, Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Milan and Barcelona.

Leire Martínez
Leire Martínez is a singer, composer and actress who was born in the Basque Country in 1979. She acquired her passion for music while at school, where she studied music theory and also began playing the violin. Her professional career began in 2007, when she participated in television talent show Factor X. Although she was eliminated in the sixth round of the programme, her appearance earned her the chance to become the new singer of the Spanish rock band La Oreja de Van Gogh, with whom she recorded four albums.

Leire Martínez left the band in 2024 to concentrate on a solo career, joining forces with Sony Records to produce her debut solo album; and in 2025, she announced she would perform at numerous summer festivals throughout Spain.

Marina Carmona
Marina Carmona is no stranger to the world of flamenco: she is granddaughter of the revered flamenco guitarist Juan Habichuela, and daughter of Antonio Carmona, a founding member of the flamenco-fusion group Ketama. She wanted to carve her own career and not be judged by the achievements of her illustrious family, preferring to remain anonymous from the legendary Gypsy flamenco dynasty. Music has been a part of her life since she was a child, but her first career choice was journalism, although it was on her parent’s advice (her mother is the music promotor Mariola Orellana) that she decided to turn to music, heading to the USA to begin her studies in Music Education at Miami Dade College.

After training in Miami, she returned to Spain in 2016 to continue her career, releasing her debut single (Te Voy a Amar) in 2020; and in 2024, she released her first album (Mi Identidad), for which she composed all 12 tracks.