Mari from Chambao, María Esteve, and Carlos García-Galán, upcoming guests of the series 'Málaga, round trip'

A popular saying goes that no one is a prophet in their own land, but this path of disaffection from the place of origin can (and should) have a return route. This is the path traced by 'Málaga, ida y vuelta', a series promoted by the cultural center La Malagueta -of the Provincial Council- and the Aula de Cultura de SUR. This second quarter of the year, the journey will be made by singer La Mari de Chambao (April 30), actress María Esteve (May 7), and NASA engineer Carlos García Galán (June 24). All meetings, moderated by journalist Regina Sotorrío, are at 7:00 PM, with free admission until full capacity is reached.

La Mari is one of the most unique and recognizable voices in Spanish music. Founder and soul of Chambao, she has been a pioneer in the fusion of flamenco, creating a style known as flamenco chill that marked an entire generation. Currently, she celebrates her 25 years of career with an album and a tour in homage to her audience, featuring numerous notable collaborations. The Malagueña will review her career on Thursday, May 30.

María Esteve moves masterfully between theater, cinema, and television, combining in each role strength and delicacy, determination and fragility. Daughter of the legendary Pepa Flores, Esteve has managed to build her own career marked by authenticity, which has been recognized with two nominations for the Goya Awards ('Nada en la nevera', 'El otro lado de la cama'). Milestones she will recall on Thursday, May 7, when she will also advance her current projects.

The series concludes this season on June 24 with a round trip to space led by Malagueño NASA engineer Carlos García-Galán, who heads the United States space agency's program to return to the Moon (June 24). A native of Vélez Málaga, García-Galán joined NASA at 23 years old, at the Mission Control Center for the International Space Station in Houston. Eighteen years later, his upward trajectory has led him to be named director of the permanent base that NASA will build on the Moon.