Born in Seville in 1985, José Manuel Álvarez is one of today’s most compelling flamenco dancers and creators. His career has taken him across Europe and Asia, performing with world-renowned artists such as Marco Flores, Olga Pericet, Antonio Canales, Juan Carlos Lérida, Rosalía, and La Fura dels Baus.

Known for his elegant stage presence and innovative vision, Álvarez blends deep flamenco knowledge with bold contemporary creativity. Since founding his studio La Capitana in Barcelona, he has developed a distinct voice as both choreographer and dancer, presenting acclaimed works like Bailes Colaterales and Cruces. Critics praise him not only for his technical brilliance, but for his ability to create atmospheres that linger long after the final note.

A native of Seville and raised in a family steeped in flamenco, Pepe de Pura is a leading figure of today’s cante. He has shared the stage with greats such as Farruco, Mario Maya, Israel Galván, Antonio Canales, and Belén Maya. His voice, powerful yet sensitive, carries the depth of tradition while remaining fresh and vital.

Pepe de Pura is a regular member of Eva “La Yerbabuena,” Farruqito, and María Moreno’s companies, and recently collaborated on Vicente Amigo’s latest album. His singing forms the emotional core of Cruces — a voice that guides, grounds, and lifts the entire performance.

José Almarcha is an award-winning guitarist and composer, trained at the prestigious Conservatorio Superior de Música Rafael Orozco in Córdoba. Winner of the International Flamenco Guitar Competition “Niño Ricardo,” he has become a sought-after soloist and collaborator, praised for his rich sound and expressive clarity.

His solo albums Vejezate and Alejandra received critical acclaim, featuring collaborations with Antonio Canales, Sandra Carrasco, and Jorge Pardo. Almarcha has also composed music for major flamenco productions, including works by Marco Flores and Sara Calero. In Cruces, his guitar is the lyrical thread, weaving emotion and structure through the performance.

Born in Buenos Aires, Lucas Balbo brings an expansive approach to rhythm, rooted in flamenco and Afro-Latin traditions. A dynamic performer, he is a fixture on Barcelona’s tablao scene, where he has shared the stage with artists like Marco Flores, Mercedes de Córdoba, La Farruca, and Karime Amaya.

Balbo’s work ranges from tablao performances to jazz club jam sessions, where he leads Latin-inspired improvisations. In Cruces, his percussion becomes the heartbeat — sometimes subtle and intimate, other times explosive — connecting dancers, singers, and musicians with irresistible energy.