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April 18 Mocedades and Los Panchos on stage in Lorca
Two true legends of Spanish popular music at the Auditorio Margarita Lozano in Lorca!
Many artists are labelled “legends” of popular music in Spain, but when it comes to Mocedades no-one can dispute that the word is appropriate. Formed as long ago as 1967, they are perhaps best remembered for the song “Eres Tú”, which came second at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1973 but has endured far longer than the winner, “Tu te reconnaîtras” by Anne-Marie David from Luxembourg.
In fact, in 2004 “Eres tú” was named the best song in the history of Eurovision by a popular vote in the Netherlands, while at the 50th anniversary of the festival it came in in 11th place. The song reached nº 9 in the USA Billboard 100 and was also a hit throughout Europe.
If “Eres tú” is the flagship of Mocedades, so “Si tú me dices ven” will always be associated with Los Panchos, a vocal group originally formed in New York City in 1944 by Mexican and Puerto Rican musicians. Ever since they have been among the leading exponents of the bolero and the romantic ballad and have sold literally hundreds of millions of records with their original compositions and performances of classic folk songs such as "Besame Mucho" and "Quizas, Quizas, Quizas".
If you don’t know them, you’ll love them!
The show on Saturday 18th April at the Auditorio Margarita Lozano in Lorca begins at 20.00 with tickets priced at 29 and 39 euros: click here for online booking.
For more local events, news and visiting information contact the tourist office at the Palacio de Guevara (telephone 968 441914) or go to the home page of Lorca Today.
Oficina de Turismo de Lorca
The rich and extensive history of Lorca has left a legacy of archaeological sites and historic buildings around which the modern city has built its tourism industry. Amongst these are Lorca Castle, Plaza de España, the former Collegiate church of San Patricio, the municipal archaeological museum, the Casa Huerto Ruano, the Palacio de Guevara and the churches and convents of San Francisco, San Mateo, the Virgen de las Huertas, La Merced, El Carmen and many others.
Unfortunately, Lorca has been prone to natural disaster, suffering a severe flood in 1973 which killed 50 people, and a Gota Fría on September 28th 2012, as well as a series of earthquakes, the most recent of which was 5.3 on the Richter scale on 11th May 2011 and claimed 9 lives.
Lorca also has an area of unspoilt coastline incorporating the Parque Regional de Cabo Cope - Puntas de Calnegre, which includes the beaches of Puntas de Calnegre, Cala Calnegre and various others. Although only one is accessible by road others can be reached along dirt tracks!
In terms of fiestas, Lorca is synonymous with Easter (Semana Santa), its biblical parades of International Tourist Interest status being famous throughout Spain. The week includes a series of parades in which the whites (Paso Blanco) and blues (Paso Azul) try to outdo each other with the magnificence of their embroideries and the skill and daring of their horsemen.
In the Autumn Lorca also celebrates the Fiestas of San Clemente and a Feria and there are a series of important events throughout the year in the Recinto Ferial, as well as a busy cultural and sporting programme.
The tourist office relocated for 14 years to Calle San Patricio, near the church, but has now returned to its former premises alongside the Palacio de Guevara in the Plaza Concha Sandoval, or Plaza de la Bordadora (click for map).
Lorca also has an area of inspoilt coastline incorporating the Parque Regional de Cabo Cope - Puntas de Calnegre, in the Sierra de Almenara, which includes the beaches of Puntas de Calnegre, Baño de las Mujeres, San Pedro, El Siscal, Cala Honda, Cuartel del Ciscar, Junquera, Cala de la Gruta, Cala Leña, Los Hierros, Cala Blanca and Playa Larga, although many are accessible only along difficult tracks or by boat!
However, in spite of its many attractions, the name of Lorca is synonymous with Easter, (Semana Santa) its biblical parades of International Tourist Interest status and famous throughout Spain. The week includes a series of processions in which the Whites (Paso Blanco) and Blues (Paso Azúl) try to outdo each other with the magnificence of their embroideries and the skill and daring of their horsemen.
Lorca also has a Parador hotel, located within the historic castle.
Opening hours for Lorca tourist office:
Every day of the year apart from 1st and 6th January and 25th December, 10.00 to 14.00 and 16.30 to 18.30 (except Sunday afternoons).
These opening times are often extended and other information points created during the Semana Santa celebrations.
For more local news, events and visiting information go to the home page of Lorca Today
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