The nonverbal language of flamenco, the expression of artists in a show
Flamenco is an art of emotions. The feelings are latent in each flamenco style, something that is reflected in the way artists have to interpret it and connect with the public. In a performance, both in singing and in dancing, the interpreters aim to awaken emotions, transmit through lyrics, music, dance and expression. And it […]
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 […]
The Manila shawl, a complement of flamenco dancing
Have you noticed how in some flamenco dancing the dancer uses a shawl as a complement to her performance? The flamenco shawl or Manila shawl is an element that gives grace and charm to flamenco dancing. A complement that women also use outside of this art, since it has become a benchmark of Spanish culture, […]
Palmas in flamenco
Play the palmas (flamenco hand-clapping) in time. For Alegrías, Soleá, Sevillanas, Tangos, Seguiriyas … A very flamenco expression that reveals the importance of the tap in this art. Because flamenco can also be enjoyed through the hands, one of the four pillars of jondo art: sing, dance, guitar and palmas. The flamenco palmas are a percussion […]
The guitar in flamenco
The role of the guitar in flamenco is fundamental in a current show. If we go to a tablao, the most usual thing is to see the singer (cantaor), accompanied by the guitarist and the dancer (bailaor or bailaora). This is so now, but although it is hard to imagine, in the origins of flamenco, […]
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 […]
Antonio Vázquez: “a flamenco dancer has to have his own style”
Antonio Vázquez is a flamenco dancer. Since 2018, he is part of the cast of artists of El Palacio Andaluz. It started in this world by chance. Blessed chance. At the age of 6, his aunt took him, along with his brother, to the academy where he learned to play castanets. He did not want […]
Flamenco show at El Palacio Andaluz in Seville, unique moments
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1560176116438{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]That flamenco arouses interest both inside and outside of Spain is an obvious fact. Hence, enjoying a flamenco show in Seville is one of the most attractive tourist attractions of this city. The live performances of flamenco dancing, singing and guitar are one of the cultural leisure plans offered by the different […]
Soleá de José, “a good flamenco dancer has to know the flamenco singing well”
Soledad de José Sarró is one of the flamenco dancers who are part of the cast of artists from El Palacio Andaluz. Artistically baptized as ‘Soleá de José’, a name that honors one of the flamenco styles with which she feels most identified, the soleá. Born in Bormujos (Seville), his love affair with flamenco began […]
