María Jesús Cortés concert in La Mano Verde

Published Friday, May 30, 2025

June 13 · 9:00 PM · Cortelazor la Real

Tickets: €10 / €8 for members / Free for children

The artist María Jesús Cortés Espejo will offer a very special concert at La Mano Verde, Cortelazor la Real, on June 13th at 9:00 PM. A unique opportunity to enjoy her intimate singing, her guitar, and her musical universe filled with roots, emotion, and strength.

Music Teacher, Singer and Songwriter

María Jesús Cortés Espejo is a multifaceted artist: music teacher, singer, and songwriter, with deep training in flamenco singing and dance. Her artistic path has been shaped by major flamenco figures such as Eva "La Yerbabuena", Manuela Carrasco, Torombo, Patricia Guerrero, Farruquito, and Carmen Ledesma. Vocally, she studied with renowned Cordoban soprano Juana Castillo.

She began her musical training at the age of 10 at the Lucena Conservatory of Music (Córdoba). Her artistic curiosity led her to Havana (Cuba), where in 2012 she studied contemporary dance and Cuban folklore (Afro-Cuban dances and songs) at the prestigious ISA (Instituto Superior de Arte). There, she performed as a flamenco singer with the Irene Rodríguez Company, under the patronage of legendary ballerina Alicia Alonso — an experience that deeply influenced her path and inspired her debut album.

“A Cal y Canto”: An Album with Soul

“In the lyrics of this album, I wanted to express the different stages of my life, sharing a message of inner strength, acceptance of life, and a rebellious spirit against lifeless routines — in the pursuit of becoming freer every day.”

That’s how María Jesús defines her album “A Cal y Canto”, a title inspired by a well-known Andalusian saying that connects deeply with her roots.

This musical project was crafted slowly over seven years and blends influences from flamenco, Cuban music, and other South American styles. It features seven original tracks plus an interlude, with contributions from various artists and production by guitarist Yannick Corre.

Music, Teaching and Roots

The guitar is her inseparable companion, both in her acoustic performances and in her educational work. In schools, it is a vital tool to connect with students through music.

For seven years, she coordinated the educational program "Vivir y Sentir el Flamenco" ("Live and Feel Flamenco") in several public schools. In 2020, her project "El Cante y el Baile: Fuente de Conocimiento" ("Singing and Dance: A Source of Knowledge") was awarded by the Andalusian Regional Government in the 6th Edition of the Flamenco in the Classroom Awards.

An artist with deep roots, broad vision, and a clear vocation to share art and knowledge through emotion and cultural identity. María Jesús Cortés Espejo takes her singing beyond the stage — turning it into a path, a lesson, and a way of life.

Friday, June 13th at 9:00 PM La Mano Verde Callejón del Rosario, Cortelazor

Tickets:

• €10 general admission
• €8 for La Mano Verde members
• Free admission for children