Juan Murube. Vida & Obra

Juan has travelled across multiple continents participating in numerous flamenco projects, and while his preference is traditional flamenco (cante jondo), he also enjoys expressing his art with freedom. He has collaborated in many shows of diverse musical genres. His creations and performances bring a particularly rich dimension to flamenco. Murube integrates other artistic disciplines into his performances, such as theater, poetry, and painting.

His interpretations embody the art of storytelling, particularly through his participation in children's theater and by adapting his singing to other musical styles.

- Premieres "Aceitunitas Verdes" with dancer Juanjo Díaz and guitarist Dani Velez, at Teatro Tavora in Seville.
- Sings at the book presentation of "Flamenco y la Generación del 27," by author Manuel Bernal, at Casa de la Provincia, Los Palacios and Vfca book fair (Seville) and Fundación Caballero Bonald (Jerez).
- Writes the preface for the third volume of the book "Retratos Palaciegos" by photographer Salva Barroso, published by "Ediciones Pangea."

- Premieres "Flamenco y Aires Latinos" at the Gymage Theater in Madrid.
- Performs in “FlamencoJazz” at the “Copenhagen Jazz Festival 2018” with pianist Abel Marcel and bassist Yasser Pino.
- Performs at the 6th edition of "La Choza de Juaniquín" with the show "Bellavista y Raíz."

- “The Big Beat Night” festival - with the group “Masala.” Blending traditional classical music from Central Asia (Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India) and flamenco.
- “Flamenco Joven Sinfónico” under the musical direction of Juan Parrilla, at the “Bienal de flamenco de Málaga” with the “Joven Orquesta Provincial de Málaga.”
- Writes the preface for the third volume of the book "Retratos Palaciegos" by photographer Salva Barroso, published by "Ediciones Pangea."

- Premieres "Juan Murube Flamenco Swing" at “Tomate Blues 2015” in Los Palacios and Vfca. (Seville).
- Collaborates with Greek musician, Stelios Petrakis, for his show at the "Anogeia Guitar Festival 2015."
- Participates in "Des Musiques Andalouses Andalussya" in Morocco and the Arab World Institute in Paris with the "Chorale dar al Ala" of Casablanca and the Tetouan Orchestra.

"II Encuentro Flamenco Popular en Sevilla" with poets José María Gómez Valero and David Eloy Rodríguez, guitarist José Luis Medina, and painter Patricio Hidalgo.

- Festival “Les nuits du ramadán” in Casablanca and Amman.
- Performs and teaches workshops at the Calgary International Flamenco Festival.
- Performs “¡Qué sabrá el reloj de ná!” at the Dublin Flamenco Festival.
- 2013-2015: “Guernica 75” concert by guitarist Daniel Casares at Teatro Cervantes in Málaga, Teatro Central in Seville, and Teatro de Guernica in Basque Country.
- Performs in “Picassares" at the "Flamenco Festival of Toulouse."

- “Bienal de flamenco de Sevilla” in "100 años de cante" with maestro Manuel Márquez “El Zapatero” at the Santa Clara space.
- Performs "En un claro del tiempo" with poet Carmen Camacho, narrator and announcer Jesús Vigorra, and violinist Leslie Jordan.
- Solo concert at the "Festival de la Medina de Túnez."

- “Bienal de flamenco de Sevilla,” with the show “An’ ca’ Paula” by singer Manuel de Paula, alongside the Valencia family, at Teatro Central.

- Concert with classical and oriental orchestra at the Dome of Algiers, with singer Hamidou, in the “Festival de apertura de año Árabe.”

- Premieres the show “Ama” by the Japanese company “Yurico Yoda” at the “Aichi Arts Center” in Nagoya (Japan).

- Weekly performances at La Carbonería, as a soloist and accompanying dance.

- Sings for Pepe Moreno's Andalusian Ballet and Theater.

Principalmente durante más de 20 décadas en las programaciones del “Tablao Flamenco Los Gallos”.
- Actua en tablaos como “Teatro Flamenco Triana” y el “Tablao Andalusí”, “Las Tablas” de Madrid, “La Casa del Flamenco”, “Flamenqueria”, “El Palacio Andaluz”, “El Patio Sevillano” y el “Tablao Álvarez Quintero” entre otros.

As part of the 2022 Seville Book Fair program, he performs as Alfonso X "El Sabio" with the "Cantigas de Santa María" and flamenco versions of historical songs, alongside dancer Macarena Cortés and guitarist Gori Mazo.

“Plaza Pregonera,” performed with guitarist Ismael de Begoña. This performance piece showcased popular flamenco style food-vendor calls or announcements, while moving through food stalls at the Bellavista market in Seville. This premiered during the cultural week of "Días de Cultura Bellavista."

Joined the “La Guilda”collective in 2016, under the direction of Enrique López de Haro. They premiered "Off Limits" in 2017 and "Hypnos" in 2019 at the “Festival Internacional de Danza de Itálica” in the Monastery of San Isidoro del Campo, alongside dancers María Cabeza de Vaca, José Maldonado, and Abel Harana.

Adapts, performs, and produces “Un Hidalgo Murube,” performed at the Sala Cero Teatro (Seville). A theatrical production alongside dancer-actress Marta Balparda and guitarist David Durán.

Participates as the main actor/singer in the educational show “El Pirata Barba Roja,” directed by Esperanza Rueda.
- Forms part of the Spoken Word company “La Bella Aorta” (Poetry-Dance-Quejío) with the show “Toma de Tierra,” directed and written by poet Carmen Camacho, alongside dancer Raquel López Lobato. With performances at "L'Arena de Gijón," "Teatro Bergidum" in Ponferrada, “MUSAC” (Contemporary Art Museum of Castilla and León), and "Teatro Juan del Enzina" in Salamanca. They also performed at the "Intersecciones Poéticas" and "Nombrando el porvenir" festivals.

Works in over 250 performances across Spain, France, Denmark, and Japan, with the children's theater company "Búho y Maravillas." Performing as an actor, singer, narrator, and puppeteer in the productions "Los músicos de Brenes" and "El Mago de Oz."

Juan Murube

Cantaor / Intérprete / Compositor / Letrista

- Accésit for the fusion of Flamenco and Puppetry at the Vall d'Albaida Puppet Festival, Valencia.
- 2008. Finalist for Best Show at FETEN.
- 2009. Award for Best Show at the Titirijai Puppet Festival, Tolosa.

- 2003. 2nd prize in the category of cantes por Soleares “Naranjito de Triana” organized by the “Fundación Cristina Heeren.”

Selected for the musical film lab directed by filmmaker Benito Zambrano in Seville, exploring flamenco through film.

Voice-over and dubbing course with Esteban Massana at Aula 55 in Madrid.

Workshops on Andalusian music at the Tétouan Conservatory, under the direction of Amin Chaachoó.

Medieval, Andalusian, and Sephardic music workshops with Amin Chaachoó at the “Fundación Tres Culturas” in Seville.

Courses with Miguel Poveda and Esperanza Fernández at the "Centro de Arte y Flamenco de Sevilla."

Summer course with Rafael de Utrera at the school of Gerardo Núñez and Carmen Cortés.

Advanced level intensive summer course in Flamenco singing at the “Fundación Cristina Heeren.”

Alberto Garcia Reyes, ABC Cultura, September 2012 (Review of "Maestro Zapatero" during the "100 años de cante" at the Bienal de flamenco de Sevilla, alongside Marquez "El Zapatero")

Juan Vergillos, Diario de Sevilla, May 2016.

Marcos Escáner, Jondoweb.com, 2016.

José Luis Navarro, El Eco de la Memoria, 2017.

Marta Carrasco, ABC, julio de 2019.