What Is Flamenco? Cante, Baile and Compás, Explained Simply

What Is Flamenco? Cante, Baile and Compás, Explained Simply

Flamenco is not a dance with music behind it, and it is not singing with a guitar accompanying. It is three separate crafts —the cante (singing), the toque (guitar) and the baile (dance)— happening at the same time and answering each other, all of it resting on a...
Tablao Albayzín: Pure Flamenco in the Heart of Granada

Tablao Albayzín: Pure Flamenco in the Heart of Granada

At the top of the Albaicín, with views of the Alhambra and the spirit of the Sacromonte, Tablao Flamenco Albayzín offers a unique experience for those seeking authenticity. Founded in 1971 and directed by the legendary Amaya family, this iconic venue is much more than...
Complete Guide to Flamenco Palos: History, Meter and Emotion

Complete Guide to Flamenco Palos: History, Meter and Emotion

Flamenco is a sonic and emotional universe expressed through its various “palos”: musical structures with distinct identities, rich in history, rhythm and feeling. While more than 50 different palos are recognized by artists and scholars, in this first...