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?
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Jesse Cook: figurehead – or not? of new flamenco
He has been influenced by the Gipsy Kings and Paco de Lucía. His name is Jesse Cook and he is a guitarist associated worldwide with new flamenco.
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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.
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Flamenco guitarists: few… but don’t cowardly
The female flamenco guitarists have been numerous until, around the middle of the twentieth century, they were invisible. Now, they are back in force. Who are they?
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El Taranto and its (almost) 60 years of history
El Taranto is the oldest of the Almerian flamenco peñas, closely linked to the figure of Fosforito and Andalusian associations.
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The secret of the Gipsy Kings to keep on imbued concerts
The Gipsy Kings are indestructible. This is how they have “said it”, imbued the Starlite Marbella and got parents and children to sing the same thing. What’s their secret?
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What and how are seguiriyas
The seguiriyas express flamenco jondo, sadness, drama, pure emotion in song. They form an essential part of the history and essence of this art form.
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3 flamenco dance masters
The great masters of flamenco dance have laid the foundations of its cultural and artistic heritage. They are now part of its essence.
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Luzía, Paco de Lucía’s record to his mother
In 1998, the album Luzía was released. Paco de Lucía dedicated it to his mother… and to Camarón, giving voice, for the first time, to a song.
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This is how the first female flamenco peña came into being
The first women’s flamenco club in Huelva marked a turning point in the province’s flamenco associations. Find out why it was formed.
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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. Enter the post and find out the most important things about the cantiñas.
