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Companions It's more than just a clever name: it's a manifesto. A series of concerts and talks that makes visible the roles of women in the flamenco, highlighting their active and multifaceted role. A unique space dedicated to recognizing and vindicating colleagues who, whether through their leadership, artistic productions, art, activism, research, authority, or creativity, contribute their talent to the flamencoA varied and dynamic line-up that includes both renowned local artists with international projection and new emerging names, in the Sagrades Tannines Winery (Passage Simó, 20).
The band opens the program on May 4th with a feminist and mischievous humor. The Opinionists (neocupletistas / vedettes of the astral, as they describe themselves on their Instagram), passing the baton, on May 11, to Cristina López (in trio format), a singer with an extensive career as a teacher of flamenco, musical director and researcher at the Music Technology Group (MTG, Pompeu Fabra University) and in other projects related to the flamenco that combine music with new technologies. On May 25th, it will be the turn of Isabelle Laudenbach, Aina Núñez y Anna Colom (player, dancer and singer, respectively). And on June 8, Laura Marchal, the voice that sows the flamenco of the present: his recent album is titled The Seed of Enchantment.
The creators of this revolutionary and Sunday-like rhythm –the dates will always be on Sunday– are Grazia Carlone y Silvia Vecchini, by EXTRA MØENIA. A creative agency born in Barcelona with international experience and reach, formed by these two women with extensive experience in music and technology, who, in addition to offering artist development and event production services, aim to create a safe and inclusive networking environment for music professionals.
«A series of concerts and talks that highlights the roles of women in the flamenco, highlighting their active and multifaceted role. A unique space dedicated to recognizing and vindicating colleagues who, whether through their leadership, artistic productions, art, activism, research, authority, or creativity, contribute their talent to the flamenco»
"After years of moving between stages and dressing rooms, it was just a matter of time before we launched our own musical revolution," they explain. Why flamenco? "He flamenco It is a popular genre like the blues or folk, born and raised in rural environments and emigrated to the big cities along with its singers who, like troubadours, sing of love, work, the countryside, nostalgia and distances. Sometimes we forget its origins and it seems that, like jazz, it has moved away from the people to enclose itself in elitist and refined circles, made for experts, flamencologists and connoisseurs. We want to give back to flamenco people, whether they are fascinated by the genre or not, and explain that it is for everyone, not just tourists or purists. The series is not limited to a single genre, which is why we offer a program that varies from cante jondo to experimentation with electronics or other musical styles.
Each concert will also feature talks guided by Núria Martorell, a music journalist and winner of the FECAC Communication Award (2015) "for her work in support of Andalusian culture and music," and founder of the enCantados project, which will reveal anecdotes, curiosities, and the universe behind each artist. Because here, in addition to the show, the story behind it also matters. The central focus of CompáSñeras is to offer a close and intimate experience.
The performances will take place at Sagrades Tannines, the iconic winery affectionately nicknamed "Barcelona's rumba cathedral." An ideal space to experience the flamenco in its most authentic essence, glass in hand and with ample rhythm.
And since no party is complete without a toast, LAUS will offer its sparkling rosé wine "BLUM" to accompany every gathering.
Women in the music industry
– In Spain, only 10% of musical performances are exclusively female, while more than 70% are exclusively male.
– At major music events, female representation rarely exceeds 35%, and only a small percentage of bands are mixed.
– Women in the music industry in Spain earn, on average, 20% less than their male colleagues. The pay gap can reach 8.000 euros per year.
– More than 80% of female professionals have had to give up aspects of their personal lives to advance their careers.
– Less than 5% of music producers in Spain are women.
– Only 3% of songs played on platforms are produced by women.
– Globally, in 2024, a record high of 7,2% female producers appeared on the charts, and the percentage of female composers reached 22%.
– Only 20% of the most-streamed artists on Spotify globally are women.
– In the last decade, less than 15% of nominations for major international awards have gone to women.
– Only 6% of people who work as DJs are women.
– Less than 20% of headliners at electronic music festivals are women, and only one woman has recently ranked among the top ten DJs in the world according to specialized rankings.
– Women in the music industry are more academically educated than men: nearly 7 out of 10 have professional degrees related to music.
– Educational institutions are beginning to actively encourage female participation in technical fields such as music production.
