The strictures of Christian Lent were preceded, in many societies, by days of much-needed revelry, jubilation, and masked dances—a vibrant, disguised joy. However, historians worldwide agree that Carnival predates Christianity by a considerable margin. Its origins are pagan. All ancient peoples indulged in grand festivals during certain times of the year, celebrations marked by unbridled revelry.

Under the motto of Come and seeThe CBA once again organizes its traditional masked ball in some of its emblematic spaces: the Ballroom, the Hall of Columns or the Fishbowl. The Gardener, Medalla de Oro of the Fine Arts 2010 and emblematic name of the MovidaHe will be the author of the poster this year and the one in charge of giving the opening speech.

[Early bird price €30 until February 25th]

[Price from February 25th: €40 · CBA and FNAC members, Youth Card, Seniors over 65, NGO members and Student Card holders: €32]

Costume contest rules in PDF

PROGRAM

Door opening 22:30

Costume contest 23:00

Proclamation of the winner and reading of the proclamation ballroom 00:00

Kike Jambalaya Orchestra
00:00> 02:00 ballroom
Kike Jambalaya's show is a journey through the first fifty years of 20th-century American popular music: Cole Porter, the Gershwin brothers, Irving Berlin, Rodgers &
Hart, Rodgers & Hammerstein II, Harold Arlen, Jerome Kern. Great compositions brought to the highest level by the most brilliant vocalists of the 20th century: Al Jolson, Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday.

Freedonia Orchestra
02:30> 04:30 ballroom
This nine-member band boasts a powerful rhythm section, with horns and especially vocals that evoke soul music. Since their formation in 2006, they have explored styles such as jazz, funk, and bossa nova, but it is soul music that has brought them the greatest versatility. Their live performances feature original compositions interspersed with classics by artists like Etta James, Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings, Jackie Wilson, Edwin Starr, and Barbara Acklin.

Animal Party Orchestra
04:45> 06:45 ballroom
Formed by Little Caesar, JC Dangerfield, Adrian Wasp, and Nacho Landis, the four members boast experience in such important bands as Los Autonautas, Cooper, The Happy Losers, The Riffbackers, and Mamá. Inspired by luminaries like John Belushi, they recreate the soundtrack of a perfect party by performing universal classics such as Shout!, Louie, Louie, Wooly Bully, Do you wanna dance?, The Locomotion.

Pop&Soul Dj
00:00 - 02:00 columned hall
Various DJs from Madrid will liven up the start of the party with pop and soul classics, as recognizable as they are singable and, especially, danceable.

DJ Bombín
02:15 - 04:15 columned hall
He founded the legendary band Las Manos de Orlac with Nacho Mastretta. In the music industry, he has developed his career between London and Madrid, working for record labels such as Virgin, Karonte, and Nuevos Medios. As a professional DJ, he has been a resident at various Madrid clubs, including El Junco, Contraclub, La Boca del Lobo, and Calle 54. He is one of the DJs on the radio program Sonideros, which airs every Sunday on Radio 3 (RNE).

Dj Floro
04:30 - 06:30 columned hall
He has been working as a DJ for fifteen years in various clubs and venues in Madrid. He has also performed at festivals such as Womad, La Mar de Músicas, and Etnosur. A contributor to radio programs like Trópico Utópico on Radio 3, and to music magazines like Efe Eme, he is the author of numerous compilations such as Quiero boogaloo, Radical mestizo, Republicafrobeat, and Essential Latin Flavas vol. 2.

Collaboration:
Madrid City Council