Our purpose is to bring flamenco to a more mainstream audience - from those who know everything to those who don't understand anything - with the aim of expanding its borders and preserving its culture and tradition.
La Pecaora is a company founded by Eva Manzano, a flamenco dancer from Granada with over 15 years of experience performing and more than 10 years organizing flamenco events; and with over 20 years of experience in marketing creative project whose purpose is to expand the boundaries of flamenco and preserve its tradition . La Pecaora offers a wide range of performances that appeal to all types of audiences, from seasoned flamenco aficionados to those seeking unique, modern, and creative experiences. All of this is driven by the desire to make flamenco a mainstream art form and bring this culture to Boomers, Millennials, and Generation Z alike.
We have a wide portfolio of prestigious national and international artists : flamenco singers, musicians, and dancers. We can offer our services with local artists in Granada, Seville, Malaga, Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao, Ibiza, Paris, and NYC , but we can also bring the magic to the ends of the earth if you wish. We take care of your event from start to finish , so all you have to worry about is cheering your heart out.
In its quest to elevate flamenco art to the highest level and preserve a cultural tradition that is a hallmark and identity of our country, at La Pecaora we offer consulting services for audiovisual productions (film, TV and advertising), as well as personalized workshops and courses for all levels.
Eva Manzano
FOUNDER + ARTISTIC DIRECTOR + FLAMENCO DANCER
For over 10 years, Eva Manzano has been organizing flamenco events for individuals and companies, both nationally and internationally.
Born in Granada, she moved to Seville at the age of fifteen to begin her professional training with Matilde Coral in Triana. Awarded a scholarship by the prestigious Cristina Heeren Foundation of Flamenco Art , she studied with renowned masters such as Angelita Vargas, Carmen Ledesma, Milagros Mengíbar, and Manolo Soler. She was a member of the Adrián Sánchez Dance Company. She has also performed in well-known flamenco venues in Seville, Granada, and Madrid.
She has been awarded the Young Art and Creativity Prize by the Baza City Council. Her teaching career has taken her around the world : Ukraine, France, Italy, Germany, Cuba, and even Le Moyne College and Syracuse University in New York. She has also collaborated with the Spanish Embassy , the Cervantes Institute , and the University of Granada .
Her traditional dance and projects align with the idea of mestizo music, free from prejudice . She works with classically trained or Andalusian artists, but also with rock musicians and operatic choirs. Her handclaps and footwork have been heard on Hola Tierra, the latest solo studio album by Lagartija Nick's frontman , Antonio Arias , and at the Matadero Contemporary Creation Center in Madrid David Montañés 's new show, "Aljamía," alongside Alonso Carmona (Napoleón Solo) and Ramón Rodríguez (Fandila).
She has been part of the main cast of the Flamenco Cultural Center of Madrid with the shows Lorca, Poeta Flamenco and Viva Madrid Vivo.
Alba Vence
FOUNDER + EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
In addition to her role at La Pecaora , Alba Vence is also the creative director and founder of the advertising agency Lady +Brava , specializing in branded content.
She has been chosen by Forbes magazine as one of "The 100 Most Creative in the Business World 2022" , as well as Outstanding Professional 2020 according to AdLatina, 1st CCO Spain at the One Show 2021 and Top 10 Leading Creative Directors according to Adhertising.
Previously, he worked as CCO at FCB&FiRe Spain from 2018 to June 2021, for brands such as Netflix, PlayStation, Movistar+, Red Bull, Bacardi, and Nike .
Before this experience she worked as Creative Director at MRM//McCann Madrid , especially in the area of new business, helping to get some of its big clients in a year, such as L'Oreal or Mahou.
She spent most of her career at Proximity Barcelona, where she rose to creative director, working for clients such as Audi, Volkswagen, Mondelez, and Skoda International. She also had the opportunity to work at Atmosphere BBDO New York and BBDO+ Paris .
Throughout her career , she has won over 100 national and international awards, including Cannes Lions, One Show, D&AD, Clio Awards, LIA Awards, El Sol, FIAP, NYF, CdeC, and others. She has served as a juror at One Show, NYF, CdeC, El Sol, and El Ojo de Iberoamérica , among others. She collaborates with Inspirational at IAB Spain , teaches at Madrid Content School , and is a member of the Executive Committee of the Spanish Creative Club .
