What is flamenco? Art, passion and feeling
If you’re wondering what flamenco is, the answer is complex. Flamenco is singing, dancing, talent, duende, passion, feeling… An original art of Andalusia, fruit of the influence and miscegenation of several cultures such as gypsy, Arab, Christian and Jewish. An artistic expression that is appreciated and practiced all over the world. For a flamenco artist […]
All you need to know about flamenco guitar
The flamenco guitar is an indispensable element in a tablao. Nowadays it is impossible to imagine a flamenco show without the presence of this instrument, but, although it may seem incredible, this has not always been the case. The guitar was incorporated into flamenco to accompany the cante (singing). Little by little it has been […]
Flamenco in Japan, why is this art so interesting?
Where does interest in flamenco in Japan come from? That the passion of this art has conquered the hearts of the Japanese is a fact more than evident. A crush that has broken barriers, coming to consider the Japanese country as the second homeland of this genre. But how did this idyll originate? Flamenco is […]
Learn to dance flamenco with our online courses
Declared Intangible Heritage of Humanity, this art is a benchmark for Andalusia and one of the most appreciated cultural manifestations in the world. A genre to enjoy and why not, also to learn to dance flamenco and get closer to this discipline. For many, the feelings and passion that flamenco gives off are an attraction […]
Flamenco referents in Seville
Flamenco is breathed in Seville. Flamenco and Seville maintain an idyll that comes from afar, a connection that is latent in many of the corners of this city, where you breathe, feel and become flamenco. There are many references of flamenco in Seville and we invite you to discover them in this article. Although there […]
What is cante jondo?
Cante jondo or flamenco cante (flamenco singing) constitutes a unique way of interpreting flamenco and the purest expression of showing feelings on tablao or stage. It is an interpretation based on lament, from the first to the last stanza, and the result of which is quite a manifestation of emotions, where the deepest feelings of […]
The cantiñas, characteristic flamenco singings of Cádiz
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In our tour of the different flamenco styles, in this article we will delve into the cantiñas. What do we refer to when we talk about this style? It is a series of cantes (singings) characteristic of the city of Cádiz, Jerez de la Frontera and Los Puertos (it brings together various municipalities in Cádiz). […]
The peteneras, a very sentimental style of flamenco singing and dancing
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Petenera is a flamenco style of singing and dancing that, from its origins, has been linked to superstition, since it was said to bring bad luck to all those who performed it. It is one of the most sentimental flamenco styles made up of sad and melancholic lyrics, which is played slowly, although in the […]
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 […]
Online flamenco courses, learn to dance with Marisa Risu
Online flamenco courses is the new proposal of the Tablao Cuna del Flamenco, an initiative that has the collaboration of El Palacio Andaluz and which aims to facilitate the learning of flamenco dance from any corner of the world. To do this, a series of initiation courses have been designed, led by Marisa Risu, one […]
