Two Different Divas

of popular music” holds absolutely true.

It’s a very unusual pairing that which sees the two musical icons appear on the same bill at the Autocine Malaga Cesurfp, Malaga as part of the ongoing Sabatic Festival and tickets cost from €38 to €55 plus booking fee (and there are some special VIP tables for four or six costing €121 per person) which can be booked at https://sabaticfest.seetickets.com/.

Bonnie Tyler, born Gaynor Hopkins, was brought up in a small village near Swansea but is now without doubt one of Wales’s best known performers, famous for her distinctive husky voice which was partly created following an operation on her larynx due to illness in 1976.

Working with various producers including the writer behind Meatloaf, Jim Steinman, she has had numerous hits during her long career including Total Eclipse of the Heart, It’s a Heartache, Holding Out for a Hero, Lost in France, More Than a Lover, plus the odd one that got away such as The Best which was picked up later by Tina Turner and became a massive international hit.

Bonnie is currently working on new music, and she is preparing to release a brand new memoir about her life and career. Her 40 Years “Total Eclipse of the Heart” Tour begins in October 2023.

Newark born Gloria Gaynor has been in the music business for almost 60 years and is still touring, performing several of her greatest hits as well as producing new music which appeals to many.

Two of her biggest disco hits, I Will Survive and I Am What I Am were picked up by the emerging Gay scene in the USA and became evergreen hits around the world with even British drag artist Danny La Rue recording I Am What I Am.

Grammy winner, Honorary Doctor of Music, charity fundraiser and Martin Luther King Jr Award Winner, Gloria Gaynor sums up her philos ophy of life with the fol lowing words “I Will Sur vive is my mantra, the core of my God purpose.

“It is my privilege and honour to use it to inspire people around the world of every nationality, race, creed, colour and age group to join me as I sing and live the words: I Will Survive.”

THERE is still time to enjoy the Tapa Route which is taking place in Mijas Pueblo every evening from 5.30pm to 11pm until August 24.

There are six establishments offering a tapa and a drink which could be a beer, soft drink, water, tinto de verano or glass of wine for just €3.

Those taking part are Cafeteria Bellavista, Café Bar Porras, Muskova Burger, Bar La Boveda Del Flamenco, La Tasca de Mijas and Radikal.

There is also an ice cream option (without a drink) at €3 at Heladeria Casa Esteban and Heladeria El Principito.