What are the flamenco “palos” and how many of them exist?

What are the flamenco “palos” and how many of them exist?

Share On Facebook Share On X Share On Whatsapp Share On Telegram Share Via Email Copy URL Flamenco began with singing, which is why flamenco palos (forms) tend to have characteristics more related to singing than to instruments or dance. But everything evolves, and...
Bulería: the most joyful flamenco palo

Bulería: the most joyful flamenco palo

Share On Facebook Share On X Share On Whatsapp Share On Telegram Share Via Email Copy URL The bulería has not always been a flamenco palo (form) well regarded for its party character, but with Paco de Lucía’s Entre dos aguas, it took on a brutal relevance....
Catalan rumba wants to become a World Heritage Site

Catalan rumba wants to become a World Heritage Site

Share On Facebook Share On X Share On Whatsapp Share On Telegram Share Via Email Copy URL Catalan rumba was declared Catalan Cultural Heritage in 2015. In the same year, UNESCO’s recognition also began to be pursued, but to no avail. Now, a new platform with the...
Las cantiñas: the playful soul of flamenco

Las cantiñas: the playful soul of flamenco

Share On Facebook Share On X Share On Whatsapp Share On Telegram Share Via Email Copy URL The cantiñas have their roots in the popular Andalusian festivities of the 19th century, where gypsy traditions and African influences were mixed. These celebrations, known as...