The event featuring grassroots music and humor promoted by the Gran Canaria Council will be held on May 29th in Plaza de Santa Ana.
"This event serves to deepen our identity and cohesion as a people," emphasizes the island's president, Antonio Morales.
INFORMATION ON PERFORMANCES AND ARTISTS
Music and humor, rooted in the collective tree of Canarian identity, flourish once again this year with the Canariona Festival, a celebration where tradition and contemporaneity go hand in hand. It will take place on May 29th in the Plaza de Santa Ana, with a varied lineup that blends styles, tastes, and generations, reflecting the island's very essence and giving prominence to Gran Canarian and Canarian talent.
"This event serves to enjoy our traditions and deepen our identity and cohesion as a people," emphasized Antonio Morales, president of the Gran Canaria Island Council, this morning at the press conference launching this event, sponsored by the island's government and organized by Infecar. Canariona has established itself as a highly anticipated event whose chemistry manages to merge ages and trends through the use of music as a social thread on the night before Canary Islands Day.
Morales recalled that this is the fifth edition of Canariona, which revived the spirit of the pre-Canary Islands Day festivals revived by the Island Council in 2017 and transformed in 2020 into 'CanariON,' a virtual event and symbol of resilience, as it was the first of its kind in the archipelago during the pandemic.
Philologist and poet Yeray Rodríguez, one of the participants in the Covid-era edition, emphasized that at Canariona, "the stage and the audience become mirrors of who we are and allow us to see the faces and feel the pulse of the people." He explained this at the presentation of the lineup held in the Patio del Cabildo, an event also attended by performer Thania Gil; the director of the Gran Canaria Big Band, Chano Gil; and Juan Peña, a member of the Parranda de Teror.
Rodríguez expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to bring the oral tradition he imbibed at the bottom of the ravines "to the heart of the city." Poetically, Canariona will once again burst forth like the murmur of running water. The celebration will begin, for the second consecutive year, with a festive parade featuring the Agaete Band and the unique Papahuevos (Papahuevos) starting at 18:30 p.m. along Triana Street (at the corner of Guirlache), inviting everyone to join in the festivities, which will continue in Plaza de Santa Ana.
Once at the epicenter of Canariona, the performances planned for this new edition will unfold. First up will be the Parranda de Teror with special guest appearances by Thania Gil and Julia Rodríguez. Tenerife comedian Darío López and the aforementioned Yeray Rodríguez will take the stage to deliver another impressive performance of their concept, "P'alante y punto."
Next, the Gran Canaria Big Band will deploy more than twenty performers of different instruments and offer a musical journey accompanied by the island's singers Cristina Ramos, Chago Melián, Iván Quintana, Besay Pérez, Pedro Manuel Afonso, Manuel Estupiñán, and Patricia Muñoz.
Like a leap through time without leaving the centuries-old Plaza de Santa Ana, the night will evolve in musical styles. The first milestone of the artistic metamorphosis will be marked by a performance by NIA, followed by performances by Juseph and DJ Baked Belda, closing out the night dancing under the same sky and in front of that mirror of people in motion, a multifaceted crystal illuminated by the moon, which will reflect the image of a more modern and self-aware Gran Canaria.
SUMMARY OF PARTICIPATING ARTISTS
Agaete Band
The group, founded in 1911, is made up of sixteen members who play different instruments. Some are already part of the second generation of musicians. None of the members are professionals or career musicians, but in this band, it's important to show good humor and, above all, great camaraderie.
Teror Party
Founded in 1989, La Parranda has become a musical and cultural landmark, not only in the municipality of Teror, but throughout the archipelago, through its six albums and its countless performances and collaborations in numerous popular and cultural events. Collaborating voices in Canariona 2025. Thania Gil She is a singer and actress. She has graced every stage in our islands, both as a soloist and also performing our traditional Canary Islands folk music, accompanying artists such as Yeray Rodríguez, lending her voice to his improvised verses, Los Gofiones, La Trova, Domingo Rodríguez "El Colorao," Benito Cabrera, and Germán López, among many others. Julia Rodriguez(Fuerteventura) grew up in an environment marked by a strong musical tradition. He began his training at an early age playing the timple alongside his father, Domingo Rodríguez "El Colorao." He is also proficient in several string instruments.
Darío López
Known for his popularity on social media and for starring in successful programs on Canarian Television such as Sota, Caballo y Rey, López has consolidated his direct and everyday humorous style, with a constant nod to the customs and peculiarities of the Archipelago.
Yeray Rodríguez
Born in Gran Canaria in 1978, he is the most representative improvisational and verse-singing artist from the Canary Islands. He has participated in the most important international festivals and events in this field, sharing the stage with leading artists and musicians.
Gran Canaria Big Band
A musical group inspired by classic big bands, with more than 20 musicians on stage depending on the repertoire. It has established itself as a benchmark for Canarian and national musical heritage. It is recognized for its powerful sound and musical quality, praised by jazz figures such as Bob Sands. Its repertoire ranges from boleros to complex hard bop arrangements and original compositions. Collaborating voices for Canariona 2025. Cristina Ramos (Gran Canaria) is the winner of Spain's Got Talent, Mexico's La Voz, the TOP 5 winner of America's Got Talent THE CHAMPIONS, and David Foster's Golden Buzzer on China's World's Got Talent. The power and beauty of her voice knows no boundaries, languages, or styles. Chago Melián (Gran Canaria) is considered one of the best Canarian soloists and has shared the stage with important national and international artists. He has performed throughout the world, giving concerts to packed houses in Argentina, Uruguay, and Miami. Ivan Quintana (Gran Canaria) is a precocious singer who has passed through the vital school of Los Gofiones (the youngest member in the history of this famous group), he considers himself a defender of traditional music and of innovating by delving into the traditions of American countries. Besay Pérez (Gran Canaria) has a career spanning twenty years. He has shared the stage with the most important bands on our islands and with some of the most important voices in our country, such as Lucrecia, Malú, David Bisbal, Tamara, and Beret. Pedro Manuel Afonso(Gran Canaria) began singing in various folk groups at a very young age, eventually becoming a member of the Gran Canaria Philharmonic Choir. Her technique allows her to perform any type of song and genre. Manuel Estupiñán (Gran Canaria) has participated as a vocal and instrumental performer and arranger in a multitude of professional artistic projects for over 25 years. He has also produced music for some of these shows and numerous recordings. Patricia muñoz (Gran Canaria) began her musical career at a very young age, performing songs with Canarian roots on stage as a member of various folk groups. Her vocal range allows her to sing malagueñas, boleros, rancheras, and ballads.
NIA
A complete and unique artist. In 2025, NIA made history by achieving a milestone at the Viña del Mar International Song Festival, winning the award for Best Performer. The competition is recognized as the most important festival in Latin America, which marked the definitive leap to international visibility for the artist. Her latest releases reaffirm her artistic evolution and musical versatility, making NIA one of the most promising singers in the Spanish music industry.
Joseph
The adopted Canary Islander with Colombian roots has been surrounded by musicians his entire life, thanks to his family. He's a versatile artist who constantly strives to grow, growing under diverse influences, from Myke Towers to Kanye West and Drake, as well as artists like Rubén Blades and Marc Anthony.
Baked Belda DJ
This DJ from Gran Canaria offers a musical proposal designed for restless and curious minds who seek to surprise themselves by fusing styles and cultures in a unique way, such as Tropical Cosmic Disco, World Grooves, Afropachanga, Psychedelic Cumbia Reggae, Funk Jazz & Soul, Adult Electronic, etc.
SCHEDULES
18:30 PM - 19:30 PM / Papahuevos Band from Agaete
19:30 - 20:30 PM / Teror Parranda with Thania Gil and Julia Rodríguez
20:30 - 20:40 / Baked Belda (DJ)
20:40 PM - 21:25 PM / Darío López and Yeray Rodríguez
21:25 - 21:35 / Baked Belda (DJ)
21:35 PM - 22:35 PM / Gran Canaria Big Band with Cristina Ramos, Chago Melián, Iván Quintana, Besay Pérez, Pedro Manuel Afonso, Manuel Estupiñán and Patricia Muñoz.
22:35 - 22:45 / Baked Belda (DJ)
22:45 - 23:45 / NIA
23:45 - 00:00 / Baked Belda (DJ)
00:00 - 01:00 / Juseph
