Soleá, a traditional flamenco sytle
On our journey through the different styles of flamenco, we arrived at the soleá, considered the cante jondo par excellence in the artistic genre. The main features of this art are derived from its musical structure and it is considered as a fundamental style in the conservation of the original beat: combination of a 6/8 […]
The flamenco jaleo
The flamenco jaleo, despite not having much relevance at present, was one of the first genres of this artistic genre, based on styles such as bulerías, soleás and many other styles derived from it. Furthermore, jaleo is also an expression associated with flamenco. They are those gestures and exclamations that accompany dancing, singing or guitar […]
Alegrías, one of the oldest flamenco dance
As its name suggests, alegrías (joys) is one of the most festive styles of flamenco. It has its origin in the province of Cádiz, being one of the oldest genres, and many consider it as the most important style. It belongs to the cantiñas family, traditional songs from the province of Cádiz. Alegrías is one […]
10 female flamenco singers from Seville that we recommend listening to
That Seville is the birthplace of flamenco is beyond doubt. Many artists have come out of this land who have contributed to the history and evolution of flamenco singing, and whose influence defines it today. Mentioning them all in one post is an impossible feat. In this article, we are going to focus on the […]
Flamenco tangos
Flamenco tangos is considered one of the basic forms of this artistic genre. There are several types, among which those of Cádiz, Triana, Jerez, Granada and Málaga stand out. It is a cheerful and lively style that, together with the bulería, is part of those recognized as festal styles of this art. There are various […]
The best flamenco singers in Spain
Flamenco is a cultural reference in Spain and perhaps the most internationally recognized artistic genre. Considered Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2010, it is an art that is still very much alive. Although the show is the most attractive dance, the truth is that flamenco singers have a fundamental role, especially, bearing […]
The saeta, flamenco style of Holy Week
For flamenco, Holy Week is a time for saetas. It is a moment of complaining, of fervor and of prayer that is made singing at the passing of the processions. In Andalusia, the tradition of singing to religious images dates back several centuries, but the flamenco version of this style is much more recent. The […]
Farruca, a sober and elegant flamenco style
Farruca is one of the most recent flamenco styles and it became popular in the first half of the 20th century. Perhaps it is one of the lesser-known styles for the general public. As with some aspects of this art, its history and origin is not very clear, there are several currents on how it […]
Ana Oropesa, flamenco dancer “expressive and emotional”
When Ana Oropesa started in classical ballet, it was very clear to her. “Mom, I don’t like this, I want to dance flamenco”. And she did it, until she became the flamenco dancer she is today. At the age of four, he began his training, first in various schools and, at the age of twelve, […]
Silvia Reina, a flamenco singer at El Palacio Andaluz
Before speaking, Silvia Reina was already singing. “This girl has a lot of compass,” said her father when she was a child following the bulerías of Camarón. And he has it. She is a flamenco singer. Something that can not surprise us, if we consult your family tree. Descendant of flamenco singers from the neighborhood […]
