Arcángel (Huelva, 1977) is one of the essential voices of contemporary flamenco. A professional flamenco singer since the age of fifteen, he has built a career marked by a rare combination of deep knowledge of flamenco's roots and a constant drive for exploration. His discography —from Arcángel a Hereje, through La calle perdía, Ropavieja, Quijote de los sueños, Tablao or Al este del cante— reveals a restless personality, capable of engaging in dialogue with its origins and projecting them toward new sonic horizons.

His art has reached prestigious international venues such as Carnegie Hall, Sadler's Wells, and the British Museum, as well as being performed in cities and countries including Miami, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Lisbon, Bogotá, Morocco, and the United Arab Emirates. His accolades include the Latin Grammy for Best Flamenco Album for Al este del cante, the Medalla de Oro de Andalucía (Gold Medal of Andalusia), the Medalla de Oro de la Provincia de Huelva (Gold Medal of the Province of Huelva), and the Giraldillo award from the Bienal de Sevilla. His presence at Flamenco Real, alongside the Fundación Alalá, underscores a natural affinity: understanding flamenco as living heritage and also as a tool for human transformation.

The Fundación Alalá

It is a non-profit organization founded in 2015 in the Tres Mil Viviendas neighborhood of Seville —also with a base in Jerez— that works for the social integration of children, young people, and families at risk of exclusion through education, culture, and sport. Its name, Alalá, which means "joy" in Caló, reflects its commitment to an education based on values, identity, and emotions as tools for opening paths to the future.
Flamenco is its main tool for transformation. Through its art school, Alalá offers free training, personal mentoring, and scholarships to support the educational and artistic development of its students. With more than 400 children, young people, and adults involved in the project, the foundation has established itself as a leading example of social inclusion through culture, demonstrating that art can build self-esteem, discipline, talent, and hope.