Overview
- At the Day of Andalucía ceremony on February 28 at the Teatro de la Maestranza, the regional government formally conferred the title on Carrasco.
- In an emotional address, he honored his working-class roots and called for a brave, generous Andalucía, stopping several times as he fought back tears.
- He pushed back against mockery of the Andalusian accent and affirmed pride in the region’s culture, solidarity and public health care.
- He closed the event by performing the Hymn of Andalucía solo with guitar, earning a loud ovation and joining a tradition previously embraced by artists like Raphael and Alejandro Sanz.
- The recognition extends a decorated career that already includes the Medalla de Andalucía, Hijo Adoptivo de Sevilla, a 2016 Ondas award and a 2020 Odeón.