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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Taranto, a flamenco style called ‘cante de minas’
The taranto is a flamenco style that emerged in Almería (Spain), specifically in its mining area, and derives from the taranta. The difference between both styles is that the taranto has compass, something that makes it danceable, being a dance very similar to that of the zambra mora. On the contrary, the taranta is compass […]
Emilio Ramírez ‘El Duende’ protagonist of a documentary about flamenco
Emilio Ramírez ‘El Duende’ is the protagonist of the documentary that a Chinese producer has been filming in Spain about flamenco culture, a work that will be released soon in the Asian country. The bailaor (dancer) has been chosen to show how the daily life of a flamenco artist is, both in his personal and professional […]
Visit a flamenco tablao in Seville, a unique experience
If you are going to spend a few days off in the Andalusian capital, include a visit to a flamenco tablao in Seville in your cultural leisure plan. Whether you shudder when you hear some alegrías, a fandango or a bulería, as if you are not very fond of this artistic genre, meeting the ‘duende‘ […]
El martinete, a flamenco matrix ‘cante’
The martinete is one of the main ‘cantes’ (songs) of flamenco and is considered a form of toná. Although its origin is uncertain, most researchers place it in the forges of Jerez, Cádiz and Triana (Seville), places where the Andalusian gypsies used to work, who began to develop these songs. Considered a modality of the […]
