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Las cantiñas: the playful soul of flamenco
It is one of the lively flamenco palos (forms) and also one in which improvisation is common. We tell you the keys to the cantiñas.
Lo Ferro, a great little festival
The Lo Ferro Singing Contest arose spontaneously at a meeting of friends. This close-knit spirit remains the soul of the festival.
The flamenco guitars of Hermanos Conde
Among the legendary flamenco guitars, the FC28 by Hermanos Conde for Paco de Lucía is the first concert guitar. Want to know more curiosities?
Camarón de la Isla: 8 curiosities of his life
Did you know that Camarón de la Isla wanted to be a guitarist? And a bullfighter? Do you know the secret ingredient in his voice? We tell you about it.
The history of the dressing gown
Learn about the origin of the flamenco dress, its secrets and which dancers have worn it exceptionally well on stage.
Juana the Pipa impresses at the Festival of Jerez
Juana la del Pipa, heir to the greats of flamenco, makes each performance unique, like this one at the Festival de Jerez that lifted the audience.
1922, or when Lorca turned flamenco on its head
Flamenco came out of ostracism and bad reputation to become a respected art form thanks to what happened in 1922, to Lorca and Manuel de Falla.
Claudia La Debla at the peña La Platería
A brilliant performance by Claudia La Debla in the peña La Platería, a magical place for the strength and duende of this young dancer.
5 flamenco bars and taverns
A selection of bars for tapas with live or background flamenco music that still retain some of their historic charm.
Farewell concert of Víctor Monge Serranito
Remembering the performance of the maestro Víctor Monge Serranito on the occasion of his retirement at the Cordoba Guitar Festival.
How flamenco festivals were born (and multiplied)
The numerous flamenco festivals that we can enjoy today have a common origin. Do you know which one? Join us as we take a closer look at its history.
Paco Cepero, Sebastián Escudero for Excellence
Paco Cepero has been awarded with the “Excelencia Flamenca” by the Murcian festival Lo Ferro in its 2023 edition.
Yinka Esi Graves and mixed-race art
The African dancer Yinka Esi Graves is a sensation in the world of flamenco and has just passed through Spain with a sold-out show.
Paco de Lucía: God of flamenco
The guitar and Paco de Lucía form a perfect symbiosis destined to the art of flamenco, to its artistic and musical relevance and to its evolution.
The most important flamenco festivals in 2023
France, the United States and Mexico organise the best festivals outside Spain.
Sara Baras receives (at last) the Olivier Dance Award
Visibly moved, the dancer received the Olivier Award from London, the highest recognition in British dance.
José Rodríguez Peña, guitar maker in extinction
José Rodríguez’s flamenco guitars made in his workshop in Cordoba are among the best in the world.
Shoji Kojima, Andalusian soul
Shoji Kojima is one of the most interesting dancers on the flamenco scene. His career in Spain has made him a much-loved figure.