Rocío Márquez

Himno Vertical

Rocío Márquez is one of the leading innovators of flamenco today. Her singing blends tradition and experimentation, engaging in dialogue with genres such as classical music, electronics, baroque and popular music, while staying rooted in the essence of flamenco. She will be presenting her latest project, Himno Vertical. A work that honors life and death as a continuous transformation. It does not follow individual authorship but emerges from a collective voice, becoming a circular ritual of goodbye and welcome.

Challenging the idea of personal creation, the work embraces anonymity, breathing through the memories and thoughts of those who engage with it. Authorship is no longer a personal mark, but an empty space filled with the voices of all who pass by.

Co-presented with CUNY Graduate Center

Before the 7pm concert join CUNY scholars for a free panel discussion on the hidden legacy of Spanish Bohemia in New York’s West Village. From the early 20th century to the postwar era, Spanish immigrants shaped the area around 14th Street into a hub of flamenco, exile, and artistic experimentation—a crossroads of cultural exchange, resilience, and creative freedom.

Co-presented with the CUNY Graduate Center’s Foundation for Iberian Music; Office of Public Programs; Center for Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino Studies; Ph.D. Program in Latin American Latin American, Iberian, and Latino Cultures; and Bildner Center for Western Hemisphere Studies.