Miguel Poveda steps into the world of Federico García Lorca on El perro andaluz, joined by Manu Sánchez and María Galiana. The episode promises a blend of music, literature, and sharp political analysis, with Lorca’s poetry at its heart.
When Miguel Poveda appears on El perro andaluz, the mood in the studio changes. This isn’t just another TV spot. Poveda, alongside Manu Sánchez, returns to the world of Federico García Lorca—a poet whose work has shaped Spanish culture for decades. Rather than simply performing, Poveda draws out the emotion and complexity that have marked his own relationship with Lorca’s poetry.
The episode doesn’t linger in nostalgia. Instead, it asks what Lorca’s legacy means now. Poveda talks about his long connection to Lorca’s writing, describing how the poet’s verses keep pulling him back, pushing him to find new ways to interpret them through music. This isn’t a static tribute. It’s a conversation between past and present, memory and performance. According to RTVE, the episode aired live on September 17, 2026, and included both discussion and a musical set by Poveda, with Lorca’s poetry at the center.
A recent forensic handwriting analysis, completed on September 7, 2026, confirmed that unpublished verses found by Poveda were authentically written by Federico García Lorca.
María Galiana brings another perspective, pausing on the difficult parts of Lorca’s life and the loss that followed his death. She doesn’t avoid the darker history, instead facing it directly and reminding viewers that Lorca’s poetry can’t be separated from the events that shaped—and ended—his life. As reported by El Televisero, Galiana’s comments focused on Lorca’s place in Spanish culture and the lasting effect of his absence.
Lorca’s words still find their way to the present. Actor Ángel Ruiz reads one of Lorca’s recently recovered final texts. It’s more than a reading—it’s a way of bringing lost words back to life on stage. This moment carries extra weight, since, as elDiario.es noted, the authenticity of these lines was only confirmed days before the broadcast, adding a sense of discovery to the night.
El perro andaluz doesn’t just pay homage. The show’s Confesionario segment puts Poveda in a fictional government role, adding a playful twist. Petite Lorena’s arrival takes Sánchez and Poveda to the Canary Islands for a detour into regional humor and surprises.
RTVE specifically highlighted Poveda's live performance of 'Grito hacia Roma' from Lorca's 'Poeta en Nueva York' as the musical climax of the episode, underlining the program's focus on Lorca's literary universe and its influence on contemporary Spanish music.
Politics isn’t far away. Iván Redondo, former director of the Cabinet of the Presidency, joins Sánchez to break down current debates. Their conversation is sharpened by old RTVE footage, where a question from Jesús Quintero takes on new meaning. This mix of cultural memory and political talk is part of what defines the show.
As the episode ends, Poveda returns to perform Lorca’s "Grito hacia Roma." It’s not just a tribute—Poveda’s voice makes Lorca’s poetry feel urgent and alive. Sánchez closes the night with his monologue, leaving viewers to wonder what twist he’ll bring next.
In a media world full of passing trends, El perro andaluz stands out for its depth and honesty. By weaving together music, literature, and politics, the show creates a space where Spain’s cultural memory isn’t just preserved—it’s reimagined. The episode’s refusal to separate art from its history is what gives it weight, keeping Lorca’s voice, and those who carry it forward, at the heart of Spain’s ongoing conversation with itself.
