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The flamenco cajón: history and origin of this percussion instrument

January 9, 2019

Although it seems that the flamenco cajón has always been part of the musical culture of this artistic genre, the reality is quite different. Imagining a flamenco performance without the presence of this instrument is somewhat difficult, but the truth is that the connection of the cajón with flamenco art has barely lasted for decades.

Complements for flamenco dancing: the fan

November 28, 2018

There are several elements that artists use in their performances to give more sense, if possible, to flamenco art. The fan is one of the complements for the most used flamenco dance, especially by women during their interpretations. It is an accessory worlwide recognized and not only characteristical of this artistic expression, but also of

What is a flamenco show and why do you have to watch one live?

June 26, 2018

Flamenco is an artistic expression that emerged in Andalusia as a result of Gypsy, Arab, Jewish and Christian cultural miscegenation. This Andalusian art integrates singing, dancing and music, mainly from the sound of the guitar.

The flamenco dance: origin and types

May 30, 2018

Flamenco is an art from Andalusia that combines several elements such as dance, singing and guitar. The result of gypsy, Arab, Christian and Jewish cultural miscegenation, flamenco is, today, an art recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO since 2010.

The flamenco castanets, what is the origin of this instrument?

May 12, 2018

If there is an instrument that we inevitably associate with flamenco, that is no other than the castanets, which, together with the classical guitar, represent the identifying sound of flamenco music and dance and, therefore, of Spanish folklore and culture.