There are a wide variety of flamenco skirts in the stores. From the most classic to the most contemporary designs. Fabrics such as cotton or lycra. From polka dots to stripes or plain skirts in bright colors. But in addition to styles, prints or fabrics, there are different types of flamenco skirts. Discover them! What … Read more
Did you know that there are more than 50 different “palos” in flamenco? These palos are the different styles within this musical genre so deeply rooted in Spain and with so much history. We explain to you the most known flamenco styles and how they are. What are the “palos” of flamenco? Flamenco is a … Read more
Origins and first steps Estrella de la Aurora Morente Carbonell, known artistically as Estrella Morente, was born on August 14, 1980 in Las Gabias, Granada, Spain. Daughter of the legendary singer Enrique Morente and the dancer Aurora Carbonell , Ella Estrella was destined to shine in the world of flamenco from her birth. From a … Read more
Born on December 25, 1942 in Granada, in the Albaicín neighborhood , and died on December 13, 2010 in Madrid during an operation. Enrique Morente is considered one of the best flamenco singers that Spain has ever had and the revolutionist of flamenco by mixing it with jazz and rock bases. In addition, he … Read more
Granada, a city steeped in history and culture in the heart of Andalusia, has long been an epicenter of flamenco music . With its winding streets, Moorish palaces and vibrant nightlife, this city has given rise to some of the most celebrated flamenco artists in Granada in history. In this article, we will explore the … Read more
Flamenco , that artistic expression so deeply rooted in Spanish culture, is much more than dance and music. It is a world of intense emotions, deep stories and deep-rooted traditions passed down from generation to generation. At the heart of this vibrant art form are the different styles of flamenco, each with its own history, … Read more
The flamenco tablaos that exist today are a direct inheritance from the old singing cafés . These cafes emerged at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. These places were known for having a lively atmosphere and their birth is due to the significant demand that there was at the time from foreigners … Read more
In Andalusia the Christmas festival, and especially the most popular celebrations, have never been left out of the flamenco sphere. And the flamenco zambombás are synonymous with Christmas, and of course with flamenco. Origin of the Zambombas During these Christmas dates, flamenco zambombás are celebrated in all corners of Andalusia, but what is their origin, … Read more
Flamenco is made up of sounds that we inevitably associate with this art when we hear them. Although originally flamenco was composed only of the singer’s voice accompanied by clapping, today it is very difficult to imagine a flamenco tablao without the guitar, the castanets or the cajon. These instruments have been introduced into flamenco … Read more
The history of flamenco places the city of Granada as one of the main flamenco capitals of Andalusia. To understand the history and roots of Flamenco in Granada you have to go back and look back, specifically to the Sacromonte neighborhood. It is this picturesque neighborhood of the city, the gypsy neighborhood, the epicenter of … Read more