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Recognition of composer Manuel Alejandro

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Composer Manuel Alejandro has been awarded the second edition of the Premio Andaluz de las Bellas Artes. Organized by Grupo Joly and the Fundación Cajasol, the award recognizes his decades-long career in ~~music.~~ music and his ability to express complex human emotions through melody and poetry. The ~~ceremony~~ ceremony, held at the Fundación Cajasol, was attended by ~~Antonio Pulido, president of the foundation,~~ various cultural figures, including Alberto Carretero and ~~José Joly, president of~~ singer Mara Rey, alongside foundation and Grupo ~~Joly.~~ Joly leadership. During his acceptance, Alejandro reflected on the evolution of the music industry, noting the technological shift from vinyl to digital platforms. He expressed concern regarding the current state of songwriting, describing the professional composer as a ‘species in extinction’ as more contemporary singers write their own material. He emphasized that high-quality music relies on truth, melody, and emotion rather than technological advancements. Alejandro also shared personal reflections on his work, reciting fragments of his own compositions and discussing the themes of love, passion, and intimacy that have defined his career across generations. His work remains situated within a broader historical context of musical evolution in Spain; born in 1932, his career flourished during a transformative era for media, including the rise of sound cinema and radio.

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