Young flamenco artists: who is who in the new generation

The young artists flamencos Members of the new generation have already picked up major awards: two Goyas for the documentary about the guitarist Yerai Cortés, the dance prize at the Concordia National Art Competition Flamenco for Juan Tomás de la Molía, and the first Paco de Lucía Legacy Scholarship for Marcos de Silvia. This guide brings together five of those names and those who paved the way for them.

Two of them are in the cast of Tablao Flamenco Las Setas, under Metropol Parasol. If you want to see flamenco live, check the Show times and prices for the flamenco show at Tablao Las Setas, with four daily runs and 140 seats.

What distinguishes the new generation of artists flamencos

Several of these artists combine family heritage with formal training and scholarships: Juan Tomás de la Molía and Marcos de Silvia trained at the Cristina Heeren Foundation in Seville, and Andalusian conservatoires offer flamenco specialisms. Furthermore, their careers cross paths with film and pop: C. Tangana directed the documentary about Yerai Cortés, and Yerai produced Manifesto (2025), the album by María Terremoto.

The generation that paved the way

Three names from the immediately preceding generation. The Malaguean dancer Rocío Molina won the National Dance Prize in 2010, in the performance category, and the Silver Lion at the Venice Biennale of Dance in 2022. The singer Rosario Guerrero, «La Tremendita» (Triana, 1984), daughter of the singer José el Tremendo, has released albums such as On time (2010) y Delirium Tremens (2018). And the Jerez native Jesús Méndez, from the La Paquera de Jerez family, dedicated the disc to him in 2021 Remembering La Paquera de Jerez. You have more female routes in our guide women of flamenco.

Five young artists flamencos to watch

The selection brings together five careers with documented awards and dates.

Israel Fernández, flamenco singer: two Latin Grammy nominations

Born in 1989 into an Andalusian Romani family settled in Corral de Almaguer (Toledo), Israel Fernández recorded the album with the Jerez guitarist Diego del Morao Love (2020), Odeón Award for best album of flamenco and Latin Grammy nominee in 2021. Their album Thoroughbred she was once again nominated for the Latin Grammy for Best Flamenco Album in 2023.

Yerai Cortés, guitarist: two Goya awards in 2025

Alicante-born guitarist Yerai Cortés stars in The flamenco guitar of Yerai Cortés, the first feature film by Antón Álvarez (C. Tangana) as a director. At the gala on 8 February 2025 in Granada, the film won two Goya awards: best documentary film and best original song for «Los almendros», which Yerai performs with La Tania. We review other titles in our list of films about flamenco.

María Terremoto, cantaora: Giraldillo Revelation at 16 years old

The Jerez-born María Terremoto, daughter of Fernando Terremoto and granddaughter of Terremoto de Jerez, won the Giraldillo Revelación at the Flamenco 2016 Seville Biennial at the age of 16. She released her first album, The imprint of my feelings, in 2018, and in 2025 presented Manifesto, produced by Yerai Cortés. The Seville Flamenco Biennial celebró su XXIV edición del 9 de septiembre al 3 de octubre de 2026.

Marcos de Silvia, guitarist: first Paco de Lucía Legacy Scholarship

Marcos Gago Pino, «Marcos de Silvia», is a guitarist from Jerez de la Frontera who started playing at the age of 8 and has been trained with a scholarship from the Cristina Heeren Foundation. In September 2025, at the age of 19, he received the first Paco de Lucía Legacy Scholarship from the Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation and the Paco de Lucía Foundation, and in Jerez Festival In 2026 he won the Guitarra con Alma Award from the José Ignacio Franco Flamenco Guitar Academy for his work in Nameless colour, by José Maya. He is part of the lineup of guitarists at Tablao Flamenco Las Setas. You can find more guitarists in our selection of famous flamenco guitarists.

Juan Tomás de la Molía, flamenco dancer: dance prize winner of the National Competition of Córdoba

Born in Trebujena (Cádiz) on 23rd February 2000, Juan Tomás de la Molía made his debut at the age of 7 alongside Carmen Cortés in Madrid's Jardines de Sabatini, training at José Galván's academy and the Cristina Heeren Foundation. In November 2022, he unanimously won the dance prize at the 23rd National Competition of Art Flamenco in Córdoba. He is featured as a guest artist in the cast of Tablao Flamenco Las Setas, the artistic direction of which is led by Sandra Guerrero «La Negra».

Where to watch young artists flamencos live

Their usual venues are festivals such as the Seville Biennale, the Jerez Festival, or the Cante de las Minas in La Unión, and tablaos throughout the year. At Tablao Flamenco Las Setas, on the ground floor of Metropol Parasol, the bill rotates among more than 80 artists: each show lasts 60 minutes, without a break, with 8 artists on stage, at 18:00, 19:30, 21:00, and 22:30. You can check the complete lineup of artists at the tablao.

Frequently asked questions about the flamencos young artists

Who are the most prominent young flamenco artists?

With verifiable awards, the flamenco singer Israel Fernández (1989), nominated for a Latin Grammy in 2021 and 2023; the guitarist Yerai Cortés, star of the documentary that won two Goya awards in 2025; the flamenco singer María Terremoto, winner of the Giraldillo Revelación award at the 2016 Seville Biennale, and, born in the two-thousands, the flamenco dancer Juan Tomás de la Molía and the guitarist Marcos de Silvia stand out.

Which awards and competitions recognise young flamenco artists?

Among the most well-known are the National Art Contest Flamenco of Córdoba, the International Festival of Cante of Las Minas de La Unión, the prizes of the Jerez Festival and the Giraldillos of the Seville Biennial. Scholarships also play a role, such as the Legado Paco de Lucía Scholarship, created in 2025 by the Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation with the Paco de Lucía Foundation.

Does the new generation break with the traditional flamenco?

Not necessarily. María Terremoto sings from the Jerez school she inherited from her father and grandfather, and Israel Fernández records with traditional guitarists like Diego del Morao, while other projects cross flamenco with film or pop, such as Yerai Cortés's documentary directed by C. Tangana.

Where can I see young flamenco artists in Seville?

In the city's theatres during the biennial Flamenco Biennial, and throughout the year in the tablaos. At Tablao Flamenco Las Setas, beneath the Metropol Parasol, the cast features the guitarist Marcos de Silvia and the dancer Juan Tomás de la Molía, alongside established artists.