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. […]
Flamenco festivals in the world
As we already commented in our post about the origin of flamenco, the majority of experts coincide in situating the birth of this art in the municipality of Jerez de la Frontera, in Cádiz, and that soon spread to other Andalusian cities such as Seville and Granada. But, despite the fact that Andalusia continues to […]
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 […]
Flamenco in Seville, why do you must visit an Andalusian tablao?
If you are going to spend a few days on vacation in Spain, in Andalusia, and are looking for activities to organize your agenda, you have to include a visit to a flamenco tablao in Seville. Watching a flamenco show live is a must for anyone visiting this city, given the link that the Seville […]
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.
Curiosities of flamenco that you have to know
In this article, we have decided to compile some curiosities of flamenco, on its origin, history and relevant data with which we want to broaden your knowledge about this art? Do Ready? Take note.
Flamenco singing: history and evolution of this Andalusian art
The Royal Academy of the Spanish Language defines flamenco singing as the ‘gypsi-like Andalusian song’, so there is no doubt that the gypsy people had much to do with the emergence of this artistic expression, a link that is still alive today.
