As part of the Villanos del Jazz programme, throughout the year Sala Villanos (although there are concerts in other venues) hosts performances by the biggest names on the national and international jazz scene with a view to popularising this genre among all audiences. The 2024 edition of the programme will take place from 13 September to 29 December and will feature renowned jazz artists such as Pat Metheny, Robben Ford, Richard Bona, Jack Broadbent and Bombino, among others.
The name of the festival is inspired by Madrid’s nickname of “La Villa” and the meaning of villano as a peasant or lower class resident of a village, as opposed to someone from the noble or upper classes. The aim is to bring music to everyone and do away with the label of music for the elite few. The programme includes performances by established musicians and up-and-coming artists. The aim is for the Villanos del Jazz festival to run on a regular basis.
Jazz fusion, flamenco jazz, Cuban jazz, but also bossa nova, folk, samba, tango or mestizaje are just a few of the genres that feature in this programme.
Villanos del Jazz 2024
The latest edition of the festival is taking place from 13 September to 29 December, with an extensive programme of concerts being held at several venues in Madrid with the Sala Villanos (formerly Sala Caracol) as the main stage, along with other venues such as Teatros del Canal, La Riviera, Teatro Pavón and the National Music Auditorium.
An eclectic, plural and inclusive programme where there is room for different musical styles with jazz as the common denominator. Renowned artists with a strong established reputation will join emerging artists who stand out for their own merits.
Among the artists confirmed to take part in the new edition are big names such as American jazz guitarist Pat Metheny, one of the greatest musicians of this genre; California blues, jazz and rock guitarist Robben Ford; Cameroonian jazz and jazz fusion singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Richard Bona who specialises in electric bass; British blues rock guitarist, singer and composer Jack Broadbent; and Bombino, considered the desert blues star, originally from Niger.
These artists are joined by the likes of British musician, composer and conductor Shabaka Hutchings; artist El Twanguero (pseudonym of Diego García); José James, renowned jazz singer for the hip-hop generation; Israeli jazz trumpeter Avishai Cohen known for his distinctive sound and innovative creativity; American Grammy award-winning jazz singer-songwriter Judith Hill; and American soul singer Robin McKelle, among many others.
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