The cantiñas, characteristic flamenco singings of Cádiz
In our tour of the different flamenco styles, in this article we will delve into the cantiñas. What do we refer to when we talk about this style? It is a series of cantes (singings) characteristic of the city of Cádiz, Jerez de la Frontera and Los Puertos (it brings together various municipalities in Cádiz). […]
The peteneras, a very sentimental style of flamenco singing and dancing
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Petenera is a flamenco style of singing and dancing that, from its origins, has been linked to superstition, since it was said to bring bad luck to all those who performed it. It is one of the most sentimental flamenco styles made up of sad and melancholic lyrics, which is played slowly, although in the […]
The flamenco long-tailed dress
The flamenco long-tailed dress gives flamenco dancing an extra touch of elegance. A complement that dancer women wear and whose movement requires technique and a lot of practice. It was at the end of the 19th century when it appeared in professional dance as part of the clothing that artists used in flamenco shows. Since […]
