Tag: flamenco
Flamenco, the dance of Spain, celebrates 10 years as intangible cultural heritage
Andalucia is considered the heartland of Flamenco, although it also has roots in regions such as Murcia and Extremadura.
Spain’s Andalucian Parliament supports law recognising importance of gypsy population in flamenco
The gypsy population has a ‘central role’ in the birth and current formation of flamenco
Rosalia becomes first Spanish artist to win MTV Music Award for her song Con Altura
Other winners included US star Taylor Swift, who bagged Video of the Year for her tune You Need to Calm Down
FERIA DE MALAGA: Time, locations, rides, food, drink, dancing and everything else you need to know
Revellers will be immersed in traditional flamenco and copla dancing among more than 120 stalls
Discover a pure Andalucian art form with flamenco at Sevilla’s iconic Casa de la Guitarra
“To ‘have duende’ is to have soul. It is the emotions of the artist converted into pure art. Their talent borders on perfection, it is something magical and authentic”
Malaga exhibition combines illustration, music and stories to remember Picasso’s untold connection to flamenco
The works tell the fascinating tales of the Cubism maestro’s real encounters with characters Piyayo, Trini and Juan Breva
SPAIN’S ROBIN HOODS: Retracing the steps of famous Andalucian bandits who took from the rich and gave to the...
In Andalucia during the 18th and 19th centuries, bandits were flamenco dancers, bull-fighters, smugglers and travellers, writes Diana Tang and Grace Lee
Caves of gypsies in Spain’s Sacromonte are home to all wanderers
The victims of 16th century religious persecution fused their cultures to create a unique flamenco art form
‘Wheel of Fortune’ contestant bags $7K trip to Spain after embarrassing flamenco fail
Airbnb has taken pity on the game show contestant after he lost a prize of €5,760 for saying 'flamingo' instead of 'flamenco'
Cadiz tradition should be recognised by Royal Spanish Academy, says Podemos
Carols are sung by flamenco singers while guitar players strum dozens of original songs learned and added to over generations.
Debunking the Greatest Myths & Misconceptions about Spain
Travelling used to be a luxury, and such limited possibilities to visiting foreign countries has caused many misconceptions about their people and culture. Nowadays,...
New live flamenco daytime show lights up Palma de Mallorca
Flamallorca shows promoting gypsy culture on the island
International guitar maestros tune up for Ronda guitar festival
A host of international artists will appear at the event
Andalucian Axarquia village hosts cultural week with flamenco and processions
It is hoped that the event will draw in more visitors wanting to know about the town's culture
Arte Flamenco arrives in Malaga for months of performances with hundreds of dancers
Arte Flamenco de Malaga has arrived for its fifth biennial festival, bringing in some 300 dancers to perform throughout the summer.
Andalucia Day: The best places to celebrate your Andalusian pride
This annual festival celebrates Andalucia's status as an autonomous community
Flamenco fashion show turns heads in Sevilla
The weeks aim is to promote flamenco dress as a 21st century fashion
Dia Del Flamenco to be celebrated today across Andalucia
The sixth annual celebration is taking place all over Andalucia to celebrate the passionate dance, music and singing form that has its roots in the region
Estrella Morente is to open new Toro-themed hotel in Ronda
It will be built in a rural area a few kilometres from the town
SPOTTED: Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart in Sevilla
Ford is on a break before filming begins for Blade Runner 2
Top rainy day activities near the Costa del Sol
We've rounded up some of the best easy-reach, rainy day spots to prove there is much more to do here than just hit the beach
Jerez celebrates 20 years of iconic but endangered flamenco festival
An uncertain future for Jerez' flamenco festival
First tango in San Roque
Tom Powell takes his two left feet to dance school in the Campo de Gibraltar to see if Andalucia’s top flamenco star can teach him how to tango
First five albums of flamenco star Enrique Morente to be re-issued
Granada-born Morente, who died at the age of 67 in 2010, released his first recording, Cante Flamenco, in 1967
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