In the Spanish capital. The Palacio de Longoria in Madrid is the headquarters of the General Society of Authors. This Thursday saw the presentation of the album Jaen canta a Jaen’. It was promoted by Paco Ortega, a singer-songwriter from Ubet, and published by Diputacion. In it, 26 Jaen artists sing to their homeland. Angel Vera, the deputy for Culture and Sports was present along with Paco Ortega and Angeles Toledano. This recording is part of the commemorative program YO elijo Jaen. 10 years of the Province Day.
“With this project, we are focusing on the musical talents of the men and woman of our province. This work, which is a double CD, combines the names of renowned celebrities such as Raphael and Joaquin Sabina or Carmen Linares, as well as emerging figures like Ana Corbel, Chico Perez, Los Arrabaleros or Chico Perez. Angel Vera explained.
“Jaen canta Jaen” is a song in which both the artists and their interpretations of the lyrics are connected to Jaen. The deputy for Culture and Sports also mentioned the diversity of musical styles in a record work, which includes pop, copla, flamenco, and songwriting.
So, listen to the recognized voices associated with Jaen to hear the lyrics of “Aceituneros”, the poem by Miguel Hernandez which gives lyrics to the provincial anthem, and verses by Antonio Machado.
This double album is even more. Jaen Paraiso Interior covers many styles and genres. A solidarity project, whose profits and income will be entirely donated to ALES, the Association for the Fight against Blood Diseases. This association is made up of fathers and mothers of children with cancer.” reported the Deputy for Culture and Sports.
