Seville and flamenco, where to enjoy this art
Seville is one of the most visited destinations by citizens from all over the world. The Andalusian capital has an enormous artistic and cultural wealth, values that make it attractive for thousands of people every year. But if there is something that this city presumes, it is to become the world capital of flamenco. Seville […]
The Manila shawl, a complement of flamenco dancing
Have you noticed how in some flamenco dancing the dancer uses a shawl as a complement to her performance? The flamenco shawl or Manila shawl is an element that gives grace and charm to flamenco dancing. A complement that women also use outside of this art, since it has become a benchmark of Spanish culture, […]
Palmas in flamenco
Play the palmas (flamenco hand-clapping) in time. For Alegrías, Soleá, Sevillanas, Tangos, Seguiriyas … A very flamenco expression that reveals the importance of the tap in this art. Because flamenco can also be enjoyed through the hands, one of the four pillars of jondo art: sing, dance, guitar and palmas. The flamenco palmas are a percussion […]
The guitar in flamenco
The role of the guitar in flamenco is fundamental in a current show. If we go to a tablao, the most usual thing is to see the singer (cantaor), accompanied by the guitarist and the dancer (bailaor or bailaora). This is so now, but although it is hard to imagine, in the origins of flamenco, […]
