7 curiosities of flamenco
Paraphrasing the great Woody Allen, this post is about “Everything you always wanted to know about flamenco and never dared to ask”…
Israel Fernández, Niña Pastori, Juanfe… for the Latin Grammy
In 2023, the Latin Grammys are held in Seville. The flamenco nominees: Israel Fernández, D. Guerrero, Juanfe, Niña Pastori and Omar Montes.
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.
Lina’s flamenco dresses, Alfiler de Oro 2023
Lina’s daughters are striking a balance between traditional flamenco costumes and the new. They have dressed Rosalia, Grace Kelly and the Emeritus Queen Sofia. Yesterday they received the Alfiler de Oro.
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Flamenco magic for children… or adults as children
The Magia Flamenca Company turns the stage of the Cordoban Flamenco Art Contest into a wonderful circus and musical show.
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).
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…
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Festivals
Heritage Night with free flamenco
What plans do you have this Saturday, September 16? Flamenco? Free? Well, all this and more, a lot of other things, you have it in the 15 Heritage Cities. That day they celebrate their “special night”.
Suma Flamenca 2023: 198 artists and 13 exclusive premieres
Eva Yerbabuena, Estrella Morente, Olga Pericet, Maite Martín, Manuel Liñán, José el de la Tomasa or Andrés Marín, among the artists who will be in Suma Flamenca.
Free flamenco plans in Madrid at the Templete José Menese
The neighborhood of La Latina offers good flamenco in Madrid with free admission and four luxury shows. Where and the details, here.
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Reportages
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?
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.
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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Artists
A myth called Maria Jimenez
María Jiménez rose from her ashes in 2001 with that lyric that says: “You who are so beautiful and so smart, you who deserve a prince, a dentist.” And he was an icon again.
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.
40 years without Antonio Mairena (Part 1)
On September 5, 1983, Antonio Mairena said goodbye to us; Two days later, he would have celebrated his birthday. First part of his biography.
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Culture and more
Corral de la Morería: the indestructible tablao
It has resisted the crisis of the tablaos in the 80s and the lack of customers due to the pandemic. It is the Corral de la Morería, the most famous in the world.
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?
5 curious stories of singers, tablaos and flamenco fashion
How badly Chacón and Fosforito got along, that Ikea does flamenco fashion shows or the history of the birth of tablaos, moments that we review with you.
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