The first money Pepe Habichuela ever made with a guitar came from walking up the hills of the Sacromonte with the instrument on his back, looking for a few coins in the zambras —the flamenco gatherings held in the caves of Granada’s gypsy quarter. He was a small...
Fandangos are among the most beloved palos in flamenco. They have something immediate and deeply human: a recognizable melody, direct lyrics and an emotion that reaches both experienced flamenco lovers and those discovering cante for the first time. But behind that...
New York doesn’t merely host flamenco—it challenges it, amplifies it, and ultimately reshapes the way it is heard, seen, and remembered. In 2026, Flamenco Festival New York reaches a milestone that is both symbolic and deeply cultural: its 25th anniversary, framed by...
Some festivals feel like a schedule. Others feel like a place. The Jerez Festival belongs to the second kind: for more than two weeks, Jerez doesn’t simply “host” flamenco—it turns into it. The pace of the streets changes, chance encounters multiply, and the walk from...
If you feel like a “sofa journey” through flamenco— from politically engaged singing and unforgettable voices to the guitar that helped take flamenco worldwide, from the tablao seen from the inside to stories where flamenco meets other arts—this curated selection is...
