The seguiriya, one of the oldest flamenco styles
The seguiriya is one of the oldest flamenco styles that exist and a benchmark of the cantes jondos. It is a style that is characterized by having a dramatic tone and is considered as the basis of many current songs and dances. Also known as seguirilla, siguerilla or seguiriya, it is one of the pillars […]
What is flamenco art?
What is flamenco art? It seems a question with an easy answer, however, flamenco for many is more than just musical genre. Although from the point of view, let’s say ‘formal’ and resorting to the dictionary, it is defined as “said of a cultural manifestation or of its interpreter: of Andalusian popular character and often […]
Enjoy a flamenco show in a privileged environment in Seville
Seville is synonymous with flamenco. This city, cradled by the Guadalquivir, is a benchmark of Andalusian art, which is why when a visitor decides to spend a few days in the sevillian capital, they must include, in their cultural leisure agenda, enjoy a live flamenco show in a tablao from this city. They are places […]
Origin of Flamenco in Andalusia: Seville, Granada and Jerez de la Frontera
The origin of flamenco in Andalusia is not entirely clear, but the idyll that this art maintains with this land, an idyll that comes from afar. There are those who indicate that flamenco comes from Islamic monochordic songs, while others attribute to the gypsies the introduction of this genre in Andalusian lands. The gypsies arrived […]
Typical flamenco expressions
Flamenco is a very rich art, the result of the cultural influences it has received from its origins to the present day. As with other artistic expressions, this genre also has a specific slang, typical expressions of flamenco that refer to sets of singing, dancing or the interpretation of music or the feelings that are […]
Seville and flamenco, where to enjoy this art
Seville is one of the most visited destinations by citizens from all over the world. The Andalusian capital has an enormous artistic and cultural wealth, values that make it attractive for thousands of people every year. But if there is something that this city presumes, it is to become the world capital of flamenco. Seville […]
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 […]
Why you should visit a flamenco tablao in Seville?
Visiting a flamenco tablao in Seville is an ‘essential’ if you spend a few days of leisure or rest in the Andalusian capital. The reason? This city is the cradle of this universal art and these places have the right atmosphere to enjoy a live flamenco show. The tablaos, besides keeping the essence of this […]
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 […]
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 […]
