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Carmen Amaya: From Misery to Hollywood
On November 19, Carmen Amaya, the dancer who revolutionized flamenco dance, died of kidney disease. She was born into poverty, became rich, and ended up broke. This is his biography.
Bambino, the Girl on the Swing… and other forgotten flamenco
Bambino “invented” Andalusian rumba-pop; there was a Girl on the Swing who could have overshadowed the one on the Combs. And so, we meet other flamingos with less glamorous lives.
Javier del Carmen: “A flamenco festival is made from the heart”
Interview with the General Director of the Universal Flamenco Festival in Mérida about the keys to how a successful contest is organized.
How is the life of artists in flamenco tablaos
In this program, artists who are part of the Café del Duende in Valencia tell their stories around flamenco tablaos.
José Menese, the voice of committed flamenco
The story of one of the most important singers of the twentieth century. José Menese was the voice of cante jondo and committed flamenco.
Mérida hosts the II Edition of the Universal Flamenco Festival
Can you imagine living both a city and a music World Heritage Site? It is possible with the Universal Flamenco Festival of Mérida.
We tell you the program of the Festival de Jerez 2024
We tell you what the next Festival de Jerez will be like, which will start on February 23, 2024. All the artists, the stages and a novelty… Are you coming with us?
Three months of flamenco in Malaga, from peña to peña
From this September until November 21, flamenco in Malaga is lived in 45 peñas, with more than 60 artists and for free.
The Enrique Morente Foundation is born
The Enrique Morente Foundation has just been officially presented in society. We talk about its objectives and operation in this post.
Historic tribute to Juan Villar at the “biennial of Cádiz”
A tribute to the great cantaor Juan Villar, highlight of a great poster at the III Biennial of Cádiz, Jerez and Los Puertos.
What are the flamenco “palos” and how many of them exist?
The questions of what they are and how many flamenco “palos” (styles) there are, give rise to a good debate, but let’s get to know the consensus. Let’s go?
What happened to Los Canasteros, Manolo Caracol’s tablao
The tablao in Madrid of Manolo Caracol was a place full of duende, love affairs and mythical flamenco parties. What remains of Los Canasteros?
The dancer Rafaela Carrasco, National Dance Award
The 2023 National Dance Award has gone to the dancer Rafaela Carrasco. We review his career and his latest shows.
Juan Manuel Cañizares, National Music Award 2023
El 4 de septiembre se anunciaron los Premios Nacionales de Música 2023, y el guitarrista flamenco Juan Manuel Cañizares es uno de los galardonados.
Complete recital by Antonio Reyes to Fosforito
The cantaor Antonio Reyes offers a recital with his best flamenco repertoire in the tribute to Fosforito of the Festival de Ojén (Málaga).
Paco de Lucía: The Montreux Years (2023)
Eight of Paco de Lucía’s performances at the Montreux Jazz Festival feature in this carefully selected production with previously unpublished photographs.
8 flamenco videos from 1894 to 1994
Selection of 8 flamenco videos with which to explore a little of the history of this art: Carmen Amaya, Juanito Valderrama, Tía Juana la del Pipa…
Bulería: the most joyful flamenco palo
In this article, we explore the rich history, cultural significance and evolution of this stick. It’s showing up… and bringing a smile to our faces.