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 […]
The flamenco rumba, a popular style
The flamenco rumba is a popular flamenco form of celebration in celebrations and fairs. A happy rhythm that when it sounds invites to move the body. This style derives from the Cuban rumba, guaguancó. She arrived in Spain, thanks to the commercial exchanges that took place with Latin America during the 19th and early 20th […]
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 […]
Flamenco tour in Seville
As the song says, Seville has a special color, and part of that chromatic richness that is breathed through every corner of this city, is provided by the flamenco air that runs through its streets. We invite you to take a flamenco tour of Seville, to discover the spaces with the imprint of the artists […]
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 […]
Curiosities of Seville that will surprise you
Seville is history. It’s art. It is culture. It is flamenco. We could continue listing all the benefits that this city has because there are many. Plus, it hides stories you probably don’t know. We have collected some of these curiosities of Seville in this article to bring you closer to the charms of this […]
