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, […]
Origin of flamenco tablao: history and evolution
To enjoy a flamenco show, it is best to visit a flamenco tablao. The atmosphere that is generated and the proximity to the artists make these spaces special to watch a live show. They keep the spirit of this art alive, welcoming flamenco singing and dancing daily to the delight of the audience. Tablaos exist […]
Flamenco show at El Palacio Andaluz in Seville, unique moments
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1560176116438{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]That flamenco arouses interest both inside and outside of Spain is an obvious fact. Hence, enjoying a flamenco show in Seville is one of the most attractive tourist attractions of this city. The live performances of flamenco dancing, singing and guitar are one of the cultural leisure plans offered by the different […]
Soleá de José, “a good flamenco dancer has to know the flamenco singing well”
Soledad de José Sarró is one of the flamenco dancers who are part of the cast of artists from El Palacio Andaluz. Artistically baptized as ‘Soleá de José’, a name that honors one of the flamenco styles with which she feels most identified, the soleá. Born in Bormujos (Seville), his love affair with flamenco began […]
Structure of flamenco dancing
Flamenco dance, like singing and guitar, have been integrating different elements over time, as a result of the influence they have had from other cultures such as Arabic, Jewish or gypsies. The result of this miscegenation is an art as rich and diverse as the one we know today. Let’s say that flamenco singing, playing […]
What is the ‘duende flamenco’?
In flamenco, as in other areas, there are many expressions that are proper and characteristic of this art. One of them is ‘duende flamenco’, a concept that is difficult to explain because it appeals to something that is intangible, that can not be touched, hence the complexity when it comes to finding the words that […]
See a flamenco show in Seville
If you are planning to spend a few days of rest in the Andalusian capital, do not forget to see a flamenco show in Seville. There are plenty of reasons to make this recommendation because visiting the city of the Guadalquivir means enjoying flamenco singing and dancing, especially if you want to get closer to part […]
Sevillanas, the flamenco style par excellence of the Fair par excellence
The April Fair of Seville is here. The city is preparing for its most festive week in which fun will not be lacking and, above all, the booths of the Real will be filled with flamenco music and dancing, among which the sevillanas, the flamenco style par excellence of the fair. Let’s learn a little more […]
Flamenco dance: the movement of arms
In flamenco dance, the dancers interpret with the body what the sing transmits, lyrics that are usually loaded with feeling: from the deepest sorrows to moments full of contagious joy. For this to reach the public, the dancers use their body to express all these emotions. The wiggle of the figure is accompanied by movements […]
Flamenco styles, what are they and how to distinguish them?
To understand what flamenco styles are, it is convenient to remember the basic elements that give life to this original Andalusian art: sing, dance and guitar. It is known as ‘palo’ to each of the styles of sing, that is, to the different modalities that exist and that are grouped differently according to their origin, […]
