What is a flamenco tablao?
Flamenco tablao is part of this universal art and, without a doubt, it is the ideal place to enjoy a flamenco show with capital letters. But do you really know what it is? If you know it, stay because we are going to discover some curiosities about the evolution and the origin of the flamenco […]
History of flamenco dance
Flamenco dance, like singing, has integrated elements from different cultures. With the development of flamenco music the dance that appeared for the first time, recognizably, in the 18th century, emerged. Throughout its history, it has evolved to become consecrated as the artistic expression it is now. Although at first the attention of flamenco was focused […]
Farina: “Every flamenco singer has to have his own style”
José Manuel Barrul Jiménez is Farina, a flamenco singer who is part of the cast that gives life to the show that takes place every night at El Palacio Andaluz. An artist who “sings with his own stamp and style” and who has a long professional career that has taken him through multiple national and […]
Flamenco dress: history and origin of this Andalusian dress
Few regional costumes are as recognizable as the flamenco dress or gypsy dress. It is an outfit that reflects the identity of the Andalusian culture, a dress that is present in the traditional festivals and pilgrimages that are celebrated in Andalusia. The flamenco dress, also known as sevillana dress or gypsy dress, is also the […]
Flamenco bulería, the festive style par excellence of flamenco
The flamenco bulería or bulerías is the flamenco style with festive tints par excellence. Halfway between the party and the mockery, this style has become in recent times one of the best known among the general public, but this has not always been the case. Reaching the popularity of flamenco bulería since the late twentieth […]
The flamenco cajón: history and origin of this percussion instrument
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
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 the flamenco compass?
Expressions like ‘follow the compass’, ‘do not lose the compass’ or ‘how well do you carry the compass’ are typical of flamenco slang. But what is the flamenco compass and what is the importance for the singing, the dance and the music of this art? Let’s start with the principle, to define what is the […]
Flamenco styles: Alegrías y Soleá
Flamenco is an art full of emotions, emotions that is perceived from the lyrics of the songs until the interpretation of artists. Examples of how the feelings are present in this Andalusian art found even in the denomination that is given to some flamenco styles: Alegrías (hapiness) and Soleá (loneliness). Only with the name, we can perceive […]
The first flamenco singers in history
Flamenco is an art that transcends borders wherever it goes, it is a way of life and a culture where infinite sensations and emotions are combined. Today we transport you to this world with the first flamenco singers in history.
