The Cafés Cantantes and their role in the evolution of Flamenco

30/04/202418/01/2024 by jacinto

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

What instruments are the most used in flamenco?

30/04/202414/11/2023 by jacinto

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