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The route of the zambras through Sacromonte
Learn about the origin of the zambra, an Arabic and gypsy fusion palo that was born in the caves of Sacromonte, a magical place.
A 14th century inn for Fosforito
In a 14th-century inn, the work of Fosforito and all flamenco is celebrated, with live performances all year round.
The video to become Intangible Heritage of Humanity
In 2010, flamenco was declared Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, and this is the video presented to the candidacy.
María Terremoto, a cantaora of blood
Who is Maria Terremoto? Find out about her young career as heiress of her family’s flamenco talent and cantaora of the most modern flamenco singing.
Fernando Belmonte, bailaor of bailaores, dies
Fernando Belmonte lived a golden age alongside Antonio El Bailarín, but devoted half of his career to training unique dancers.
How to play the flamenco guitar
A simple and practical guide for beginners who want to know how to play the flamenco guitar and what to learn first.
Dance recital by Silvia Fernández
Brilliant performance by Silvia Fernández in Patrimonio Flamenco, where this dancer shows all her talent in a great variety of “palos”.
Mont-de-Marsan, the French festival of pure flamenco
Created in 1989, Arte Flamenco, in the French town of Mont-de-Marsan, is the most prestigious festival of its kind outside Spain.
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.