ALKEMI: a dialogue of cultures. Flamenco, Folk & Fusion.
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Our musical host at Pulse & Pickle CIC for the communal dinner on Friday the 13th of February is Maria de Huelva.
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Hailing from the village of Almonaster la Real in Andalusia’s Huelva province, María is a passionate musician and scholar deeply rooted in flamenco and Spanish folk traditions. With a degree in History (Archaeology) and a Master’s in Advanced Musical Studies (Ethnomusicology), she combines academic insight with cultural heritage.
Beginning her guitar journey at age seven under John MacInnes, María went on to train in classical guitar for eight years while also mastering the three-holed pipe and tabor, traditional instruments of historic taborers. Actively performing as a guitarist, singer, and taborer, she brings spontaneity and joy to traditional celebrations across Spain and the UK.
Inspired by London’s multicultural scene, she has also embraced the rubab, blending it into her repertoire with Spanish folk and flamenco
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Maria de Huelva presents a solo project where flamenco, folk, and fusion meet in a dynamic dialogue of cultures. Deeply connected to Spanish traditions yet shaped by academic exploration and personal storytelling, the repertoire reflects a meaningful journey through heritage and life experience.
London’s vibrant multiculturalism provides an additional layer of inspiration, infusing the music with openness and innovation. The result is a powerful, evolving sound. Authentic, expressive, and contemporary, that resonates with audiences across borders.
The evening’s Menu (Fully Vegan - Menu does not include Alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks that are sold separately) is inspired by Andalusian flavors and tastes.
Starters
Mushroom & Nuts croquettes served with Andalusian Salad.
Main
Spinach and Chickpeas Stew served with Marinated carrots.
Dessert
Spanish Pumpkin Flan.
We also recognise that financial realities shape who can take part in such gatherings. To make our dinners accessible, we offer a Solidarity Sliding Scale: tickets range from £15 for those who need support, £25 at cost, and £30 or more for those able to contribute in solidarity.
This approach allows people with different resources to sit at the same table and support one another’s participation. The income from each dinner goes directly toward paying fair wages to our team, supporting the artists and hosts who shape the events, and paying the local growers whose produce makes our food possible.
More about the thoughts behind our communal dinners events - The Lost Art of Eating Togther
If cost is a barrier to entry, please get in touch with us - contact@pulseandpickle.org
Tickets available on HUMANITIX (it dedicates 100% of profits from booking fees to charity):