With the Centro Cívico Teodoro Sánchez Punter in Zaragoza as a stage, this initiative of CTL Kambalache, an inclusive leisure project of Kairós, expands its horizons beyond rap to encourage the participation of amateur artists.
From "Rapsivo" to "Rapsivo and +". The festival promoted by the Kambalache leisure center, an inclusive leisure project of Kairós, expands its horizons and this year, in its third edition, opens to other musical disciplines and dance with the aim of encouraging greater participation of amateur artists. With its new format, the festival will be held the next friday, april 25 at the Centro Cívico Teodoro Sánchez Punter in Zaragoza, in the San José neighborhood, starting at 6:00 p.m.
This initiative seeks to be a space for artistic expression that promotes inclusion and, in this third installment, without losing its essence linked to rap, it will also be the stage for singing, violin and modern dance performances. In total, "Rapsivo y +" will count with the participation of a dozen soloists, who will be joined by a dance group, and with the collaboration of Francesc Tamarite, with the stage name Fuethefirst. This hip hop musician and actor, as well as a psychologist, is dedicated to the promotion of the performing arts as a means of empowerment and collective participation. Recognized for his ability to improvise in the so-called open mikes, at the beginning of his career he collaborated with Violadores del Verso and was part of the groups La Toska and Cloaka Company.
A greater participation of young talents and inclusion, together with the variety of performances, are the features that characterize this third edition of "Rapsivo y +", as Ana Martínez, responsible for Kambalache and the inclusive leisure program of Kairós, values.
However, April 25 will be the key date of the festival, an open rehearsal is scheduled for Thursday, the 24th. so that participants can prepare their performances in the Harinera ZGZ space from 18.00 to 20.00.
A space for expression without barriers
"Rapsivo y +" seeks to be a space that guarantees the participation of any person, regardless of age, disability or social context. An opportunity to make culture truly participatory, accessible, diverse and inclusive, bringing together profiles of different groups, skills and experiences in the same space of artistic expression.
"This event is not only a show, but an opportunity for each person to express themselves freely, leaving fears and insecurities behind," adds Martínez. With the vocation of being a safe space where young artists can bring their talent to the stage, "Rapsivo y +" is organized by Kairós with the collaboration of the Harinera ZGZ space of the Zaragoza City Council.
The event seeks to consolidate itself as an inclusive and participatory initiative, where urban culture becomes a tool for social transformation. It aims not only to be accessible, but also participatory and adapted to people with different abilities, social contexts and life experiences. Every detail is conceived with real inclusion in mind and at all levels.
"Rapsivo y +" is a festival aimed at people with and without disabilities, both in participation and attendance as audience.
More than two decades with people at the core
With more than two decades of experience, Kairós is a social initiative cooperative that has built a network of inclusive projects covering education, employment, housing, and leisure under the slogan "We work for, by, and with people." In addition to its programs for people with disabilities, the organization collaborates on social and employment initiatives for people of all ages, backgrounds, and circumstances.
It is committed to a 360º social vision, from education, social participation and inclusion, and works in projects dedicated to children, youth and family, educational reinforcement, family workshops and leisure and free time activities. From its origins, it has been committed to social and labor projects that favor and help people in their incorporation into the labor market, in collaboration with different public institutions, private initiatives and collaborating companies.
In the area of disability and dependency, Kairós works with children, young people and adults with different degrees of intellectual disability and their families, with support in the fields of training, occupational and labor, leisure and free time. It has a Day and Occupational Center, Adult Classroom, Kentrikes Special Employment Center, Integration Project of Special Education School Spaces (PIEE), Autonomy Apartments and Kambalache Leisure Center.