Marenostrum Fuengirola is taking live music to a new level this season with the incredible introduction of haptic t-shirts that allow concertgoers to physically feel the music through vibrations and sensory feedback. Developed by local Rhytmo, the innovation is designed to make live performances more accessible and immersive for people with hearing difficulties, meaning they can experience rhythm, bass, and musical intensity in a new and inclusive way.

How the haptic T-shirts work

Rhytmo’s garments are fitted with sensors and electrostimulators that convert sound into vibrations felt directly through the skin. Rather than simply listening, wearers experience rhythm, bass, and melody as physical pulses creating what the company describes as a fully immersive alternative sensory experience. Each garment costs around €300 to produce.

Rhytmo transforms music into physical sensations via electrostimulation, creating a new experience that engages other senses,” said Josema Ezquerra, Chief Executive of Rhytmo.

How can I get one this summer at Marenostrum Fuengirola 

This first phase will have approximately 20 t-shirts made available at concerts on the main Unicaja stage, with priority given to those with hearing or visual disabilities.  Anyone wishing to use one must contact the venue at least 24 hours before the event by emailing accesibilidad@marenostrumfuengirola.es, where staff will confirm availability and protocol.

A summer lineup worth feeling

This year’s line up is equally as impressive as the last. The iconic Sting performs on July 13, with Gipsy Kings following on August 9. Latin superstars Romeo Santos and Prince Royce are also due to perform and many, many others. 

The long-term accessibility commitment

Marenostrum Fuengirola has operated an accessibility Plan since 2019, partnering with Fundacion Music For All since 2023. Further measures this season include vibrating backpacks, magnetic hearing loops, subtitles, and sign language interpreters.

Rodrigo Rodríguez, Fuengirola’s Councillor for Culture, confirmed the goal is for every fan to enjoy live music on equal terms, regardless of physical ability.

For more information on the t-shirts and their other sensory equipment visit the Rhytmo website and for the festival visit the Marenostrum pages directly. 

Guitar virtuoso José Fernández, known to fans worldwide as Lito, is booked to deliver pure passion through timeless blues rhythms at an upcoming intimate performance in Torremolinos.

Multiple generations will unite in one powerful ensemble that traces the full evolution of the genre from its earliest roots right through to modern expressions.

Rich career spanning over six decades

Born in Malaga in 1953, this master guitarist launched his professional journey in the 1960s with local groups including El Buho, Gran Pamela, Conditional Freedom, Jamaica, Malaka, Tabletom and La Zarzamora alongside Manolo Galván. Lito founded his namesake band in 1989 and quickly earned acclaim across Andalucia and the rest of Spain with energetic shows that captured audiences everywhere.

International tours followed in 1991 and 1992 when he performed throughout Italy, Germany and Switzerland. Collaborations during this period featured Mick Taylor of the Rolling Stones, Big Jack Johnson, Raimundo Amador, Richard Ray Farrell and Luther Allison. He also created a project with Henry Donjeany, guitarist for Aretha Franklin.

Return to Spanish stages and festival fame

Back home, Lito revived the Lito Blues Band and toured extensively across Spain. Memorable appearances include the XI Festival de Blues de Getxo in 1999 where he supported Mick Taylor, plus sets at Antequera Blues Festival, Cazorla Blues Festival, Cerdanyola Blues Festival, Salobreña Blues Festival and Malaga’s Teatro Cervantes.

Participation in the prestigious Cambayá Blues Reunión further cements his status among elite national figures such as Lolo Ortega, Tonky de la Peña, Zack Wilder, Raimundo Amador, Ñaco Goñi, Francisco Simon and Jeff Espinoza. Audiences can expect an unforgettable evening filled with emotional depth and technical brilliance from one of Spain’s foremost blues authorities.

Current lineup delivers authentic energy

José Fernández “Lito” – Electric Guitar

Gus Herrera – Vocals, Harmonica & Electric Guitar

Jesús Ramos – Electric Bass

Federico Álvarez – Drum

Tickets cost 18 €, 15 € and 12 € and remain available for the concert at Clarence Jazz Club on Friday, May 22 at 10pm. Tickets can be bought on the door or online at clarencejazzclub.com