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 Flamenco - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Flamenco is a song, music and dance style which is strongly influenced by the Gitanos, but which has its deeper roots in Moorish and Jewish musical traditions.
History of flamenco - Oscar Nieto - Teacher/Dancer/Choreographer
Julián Arcas was one of the first composers to write flamenco music especially for the guitar.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flamenco   (1786 words)

  
 FLAMENCO IN CYBERSPAIN
Flamenco music comes from the soul, and there are many varieties of flamenco, from the cante jondo (the Deep Song) to bulerias (about thirty different varieties in all) Some could tear your soul to shreds; others could bring you ecstatic ebullience.
The ideal in flamenco is called "duende" (demon or elf), which refers to a state of emotional involvement, of group communication at a deeper level and a feeling of sympathy, between musicians, dancers and listeners.
Flamenco is about two hundred years old and it is known worldwide as a Spanish folklore music.
http://www.cyberspain.com/life/flamenco.htm   (467 words)

  
 Flamenco — The dance of Andalusia
Flamenco combines acoustic guitar playing, singing, chanting, dancing and staccato handclapping.
While flamenco songs and dances may differ with the performer and the location, they all have one element in common — emotion.
Words tend to be arbitrary, and the songs seem to have as many versions as there are singers.
http://www.inquisitivetraveler.com/pages/artlib/flamenco.html   (953 words)

  
 History of Flamenco
The modern flamenco guitar is first cousin to the modern classical guitar.
Flamenco was eventually created by the fusion of the cante gitano with Andalusian folk music.
These protect the face of the guitar from the taps with the right-hand fingernails, a feature of the flamenco music.
http://www.classicalguitarmidi.com/history/flamenco.html   (1270 words)

  
 FLAMENCO by All About Spain
You have not listened authentical Flamenco if not in a juerga with a small group of friends, at midnight somewhere in the South of Spain, when there is nothing around but the voice, the guitar and the body of a dancer moving in the moonlight.
During its Golden Age (1869-1910) Flamenco was developed in the epoch's numerous music cafés (cafés cantantes) to its definitive form.
Actual Flamenco frequently shows influences of other kinds of music, as Jazz, Salsa, Bossa Nova, etc.
http://www.red2000.com/spain/flamenco   (515 words)

  
 Flamenco Guitar: Resources on the Web - 1000 Great Guitar Sites on the Web
Flamenco music transcribed using MIDI enables pieces to be heard on a computer.
At best, flamenco is an incongruous patchwork of musical genres which is most accurately described as "the music which is played in southern Spain"...
Flamenco for the 21st Century Flamenco guitar page with streaming audio samples of complete original compositions by Jason McGuire, one the United States finest guitarists.
http://www.guitarsite.com/flamenco.htm   (1575 words)

  
 flamenco from andalusia - an introduction
The flamenco guitar was used originally as an instrument of accompaniment.
Flamenco is an individualistic, yet structured folk art from Andalucía, which is often improvised and spontaneous.
Whilst some purists disapprove of the fashionable attempts to blend flamenco with jazz, blues, rock and pop music, it is no wonder that so many young people embrace it wholeheartedly.
http://www.andalucia.com/flamenco/intro.htm   (723 words)

  
 :: Arts :: Performing Arts :: Dance :: Flamenco
Flame.co - Flamenco music, song, dance, and multi-media from a London-based touring company.
Flamenco Guitar Music from Stan Wiest - Flamenco Guitar Music from Stan Wiest serving New York, Long Island, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
Flamenco in Washington DC - Flamenco performances, workshops, dance and guitar lessons, places to buy castanets, flamenco shoes and CDs.
http://www.localadsearch.com/Arts/Performing_Arts/Dance/Flamenco   (1000 words)

  
 Flamenco Information
Basic Flamenco Guitar - an introduction to basic Flamenco guitar techniques and application of the music theory to the guitar.
Music Theory for Flamenco - (UPDATED 08/05/98) - a discussion of the foundations of music theory relevant to Flamenco (for guitarists and singers).
The Academy of Flamenco Guitar offers a multimedia method (text, video, and audio tapes) for home study.
http://members.aol.com/BuleriaChk/private/flamenco.html   (686 words)

  
 Flamenco Music
This song is sung in Nubian, using the B Aeolian mode.
This Caña" is considered the oldest song form in the Flamenco genre, and is recorded in a juerga format.
As a result, most Flamenco dancing is done to this style of music, in particular "Bulerías" and "Sevillanas".
http://www.afana.org/flamenco.htm   (3380 words)

  
 Malaga Information about Flamenco Andalucia, Andalusia, España, Spain
Flamenco, a vibrant mixture of dance, song and guitar is the heart and soul of Andalucía.
Today, throughout the world there is a demand for a modern, youthful, "flamenco fusion" a blend of flamenco and world music.
This Web-page provides a guide to Tablao (flamenco clubs), schools of flamenco song and dance, plus manufacturers and retailers of suits and accessories.
http://www.andalucia2.com/malagaflamen.html   (300 words)

  
 Zavaleta's Inventory of Flamenco Guitars Made in Spain
This is a wonderful flamenco was guitar built by one of Spain's most respected luthiers, who has been building guitars since 1947.
Bernal's flamenco guitars are particularly sought after by professionals, and have that edge that flamenco players love, and an endearing deep, dark tonality characteristic of guitars from Andalusia.
His flamenco guitars are highly esteemed in flamenco circles.
http://www.zavaletas-guitarras.com/mirror/inventoryf.htm   (2882 words)

  
 Flamenco guitar transcriptions - collections of soleares and seguiriyas falsetas
All sorts of flamenco guitar has been recorded, but today the overwhelming majority of flamenco guitar transcriptions are of solo guitar.
As mentioned above, most flamenco guitar transcriptions today are of solo flamenco guitar and generally solo-oriented flamenco guitarists.
Solo playing is usually more ornate and less strictly held within the context of the rhythm because the flamenco guitarist, normally restricted to following the inspiration of the singer, is free to pursue his musical fancy.
http://www.ctv.es/guitar   (1425 words)

  
 Flamenco! Juan Talavera
Appearing in Talavera's Flamenco Bravo II will be: Flamenco Dance Soloists Lakshmi Basille, and Carissa Hernandez.
Flamenco Bravo I will consist of Juan Talavera, Vanessa Acosta, Ricardo Chavez and Cristina Villalobos.
Flamenco I Learn the haunting, sensual rhythms of Gypsy Flamenco dance, music and song.
http://www.flamencobravo.com   (814 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Flamenco (1997) : Video
Flamenco is all about the CANTE, people...the song.
Exploring the sensuous delights and dark mysteries of life by uniting music, song, and dance, "Flamenco" is one of the purest and most stunning performance films ever made.
The rich vocals are guttural at times but the emotions of the sounds come from the deepest parts of the soul.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1567301606?v=glance   (1595 words)

  
 StreetSwing's Dance History Archives - Spanish Flamenco Dance - Main1
It is sometimes called the Flamenco, a term which in Spain signifies gay and lively when applied to song or dance.
The Flamenco exists in three forms: Cante (the song), Baile (the dance), and Guitarra (guitar playing).
Julián Arcas is credited for introducing Guitar playing into the songs of Flamenco.
http://www.streetswing.com/histmain/z3flamco.htm   (694 words)

  
 Madrid Flamenco & Flamenco Shows
Madrid has been listening to the best flamenco since the early 19th century and has seen the best artists triumph here.
Normally you would go for an evening meal to one of these places, and listen to the music afterwards.
You could start off your day at Casa Patas, La Torre del Oro or Viña Pe, where you could sit down for lunch or just order a wine, some "tapas", listen to the music and take in the flamenco atmosphere.
http://www.gomadrid.com/activity/madrid-flamenco.html   (347 words)

  
 Flamenco guitar Graf-Martinez, method and free lessons
The award-winning Flamenco Guitar DVD is a 10-lesson video course on two DVDs.
The in two volumes Flamenco Guitar Method is finally available in English.
The multi-media-version of this book is Rumba Guitar on CD-ROM.
http://www.graf-martinez.info   (141 words)

  
 Resources for studying flamenco
The ideal in flamenco is called duende (demon, or elf) which refers to a state of emotional involvement, of group communication at a deeper level, and a feeling of sympathy, between the musicians, dancers, and listeners.
This is important because one of the factors influencing the renaissance of guitar music in the last century (including flamenco guitar) is the development of more sophisticated schemes of harmony.
Many flamenco songs and dances have had their origin in America.
http://www.guitarist.com/fg/cub/page200x.htm   (4525 words)

  
 Amazon.co.uk: Song of the Outcasts: An Introduction to Flamenco: Books
Though it is not exclusively the music of the Gypsies, they are its catalysts and spiritual torch-bearers, and so their story helps us to understand the music.
Totton, a resident of both England and Spain with ties to a number of renowned flamencos, explains the musical forms, origins, rhythms, and rituals of flamenco, avoiding the clich s and mysticism without losing any of the poetry of the song, dance, or music.
The book sets the foundations with a historical, cultural and ethnic analysis of the original evolution of flamenco (why, what, where, who?) and then takes us through the various song forms, through the voice of the cantaores, the singers, who remain of fundamental importance.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/1574670808   (1112 words)

  
 Flamenco Glossary
The main characteristics of this style are the richness of its guitar accompaniment, the intricacy of the dancing, the demands of its difficult rhythm, and its lively sound.
However, unlike Soleares, it has a fast and lively rhythm - indeed, the fastest in all flamenco - and provides enormous scope for improvisation on the part of dancers, singers and guitarists.
soleá/soleares cante jondo called the mother of flamenco song.
http://www.flamenco.org/glossary.html   (828 words)

  
 Flamenco Buzz -- the latest announcements, reviews, photos and more from flamenco fans around the world
René and his flamenco guitar have been together for so many years that there seems to be no separation of the two.
René was taught the rudiments of flamenco guitar and Spanish Gypsy dance as a boy.
One of the songs he wrote all those years back was a piece dedicated to peace.
http://www.flamencobuzz.net   (2268 words)

  
 Flamenco
his is a wonderful resource for flamenco guitarists with references to studies on several major 'palos' and a huge number of transcriptions of 'falsetas' and 'remates' taken from old masters, together with corresponding mp3 files.
Flamenco - the music of Diego del Gastor
However they also offer courses in flamenco dance and flamenco guitar.
http://www.flamencomania.com/links.html   (455 words)

  
 Flamenco Dance, Art, Classes + San Francisco California U.S.A.
In 1998 she was commissioned by California Symphony Conductor, Barry Jekowsky tto choreograph and perform excerpts from Bizet's "Carmen." She was again invited to perform at the California Symphony's July 4th Concert at the Concord Pavillion, excerpts from the musical score of "Zoro" before an audience of ten thousand in 1999.
The Flamenco Room at the ThirstyBear Two cuadro-style flamenco shows at 7:15 and 8:30 Featuring: Félix de Lola, Benjamin Woods, La Mónica and Melissa Cruz
The Flamenco Room at the ThirstyBear Two cuadro-style flamenco shows at 7:15 and 8:30 Featuring: Roberto Zamora, Benjamin Woods, Melissa Cruz and Kerensa DeMars
http://www.sfflamenco.com   (1448 words)

  
 Perso Flamenco & Classic
Free sheet music and tablatures for flamenco and classical guitar.
http://perso.flamenco.free.fr/english/indexe.htm   (10 words)

  
 Flamenco Guitar Sheet Music, Tab Books with CDs, Videos and DVDs at Chord Melody Guitar Music
Flamenco is not just about music, but it is,
Flamenco Music Theory is an analysis of the specific elements related to its expres-
All of these incredible flamenco guitar solos were transcribed note-for-note from Paco's third album!
http://www.chordmelody.com/newpage11.htm   (12397 words)

  
 Flamenco Dance Videos and DVDs
Difficult to master, and requiring the talents as well of specially trained guitarists and singers, it is not for the amateur or the faint of heart.
She has broken it down into its component parts in a systematic and enjoyable way — from the Entrada (Entrance) to La Salida (Exit).
Music provided live by Flamenco Guitarist, Nao Vang.
http://www.centralhome.com/flamenco-dancing-videos-dvds.htm   (736 words)

  
 Home of Flamenco in Canada - flamenco.ca
Flamenco.ca is a Canadian site dedicated to providing rich content on flamenco in Canada.
For the most part, it is responsible for the recent article published on flamenco-world.com about flamenco in Canada titled
Also, if you have ever felt like you wanted to write a short review or rate a performance you just went to, we have made it possible for you to do that.
http://www.flamenco.ca   (544 words)

  
 Amazon.co.uk: Flamenco [1994]: DVD
Buy Flamenco [1994] with Fabulous Flamenco Audio CD today!
Three hundred of the world's best Flamenco dancers assemble and perform a variety of dances for one another.
My favorites are the old folks dancing sevillanas.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00004YN5N   (656 words)

  
 Maria Benitez, Teatro Flamenco Company, Institute
Under the artistic direction of María and Cecilio Benítez, this company of professional dancers and musicians presents powerfully diverse and demanding repertory for music and dance with the rhythms of flamenco at its core.
Using company members, three to four additional teachers and a Master Rep Maestro, the students take classes in flamenco, Spanish classical dance, Cante, Guitar, Guitar Acccompanying Dance, Percussion (cajon) and three levels of children's dance and guitar classes which includes some 60-80 scholarship students.
Teatro Flamenco performers come from throughout the United States and Spain.
http://www.mariabenitez.com   (382 words)

  
 Flamenco-Teacher.com - Flamenco guitar lessons, falsetas, and flamenco forum.
Flamenco guitar lessons, falsetas, and flamenco discussion forum.
Flamenco-Teacher.com - Flamenco guitar lessons, falsetas, and flamenco forum.
We are constantly adding new flamenco guitar lessons, so you can always look forward to learning something new.
http://www.flamenco-teacher.com   (246 words)

  
 Flamenco Express Live
The result is an adventure, with extreme dance, searing vocal artistry and exhilarating guitar..
Flamenco is quite simply the fiercest expression of the human spirit ever devised.
http://www.flamencoexpress.co.uk   (45 words)

  
 Encyclopedia Dvd Items
FLAMENCO ENCYCLOPEDIA DVD #8 PACO CEPERO Spanish guitar
FLAMENCO ENCYCLOPEDIA DVD # 13 SPANISH GUITAR Fosforito
PACO DE LUCIA FLAMENCO ENCYCLOPEDIA GUITAR 1991 DVD # 0
http://www.reactorz.com/encyclopediadvd.html   (223 words)

  
 Experience the spirit of Andalucia
Experience the spirit of Andalucia, Spain, the passion, sensuality and the power of the Flamenco Dance, the plaintive cry from the heart of The Cante (Flamenco Song) and the fire of virtuoso Flamenco Guitar, live on stage.
We can be hired for functions, shows, corporate events and festivals.
http://www.vivaflamenco.com   (66 words)

  
 Flamenco Dance Links
Flamenco Guitar and Dance Classes around the World
If you do not see the Dance Directory index along the left side of the screen, click on this link: Dance Directory.
http://www.sapphireswan.com/dance/links/flamenco.htm   (40 words)

  
 Perso Flamenco & Classic : Partitions Gratuites pour guitare flamenco et classique, partituras, mp3 . Free
Perso Flamenco and Classic : Partitions Gratuites pour guitare flamenco et classique, partituras, mp3.
Des partitions gratuites pour guitare flamenco and classique; des videos, des mp3s...
http://perso.flamenco.free.fr   (26 words)

  
 Flamenco Courses in Spain
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Flamenco lessons (Dance, Guitar, Cante-Singing and Compas-Rhythm) and workshops in the place where Flamenco Art was born: Jerez-Andalucia, including Spanish Language Classes and Accommodation during your stay with us.
http://www.duendelenguas.com   (70 words)

  
 Welcome to the Flamenco Arts Academy of Oregon
As noted by countless Flamenco historians, Flamenco, in its original form, consisted of the cante (song), baile (dance), palmas (hand-clapping) and later, guitar.
She made history by being the first person to fuse Flamenco and traditional Korean music in South Korea!
The Flamenco Arts Academy is dedicated to the preservation of Flamenco’'s roots by focusing on the instruction of the traditional Flamenco forms, instruments, and dance styles from the birthplace of Flamenco, Jerez de la Frontera, Spain and its surrounding regions (Granada and Sevilla).
http://flamencodance.com   (153 words)

  
 Peña Flamenca "El Pele" (Scotland)
Juan Moreno Maya "El Pele", from Cordoba in Andalucía, is one of the greatest modern gypsy singers of authentic "cante jondo" - flamenco's "deep song".
Any individuals or organisations involved in promoting flamenco who would like us to give them some space in our newsletters, please contact us at: Peña Flamenca "El Pele", c/o Leslie, Flat G/R, 1 Dudley Drive, Glasgow G12 or by e-mail at bob_leslie@hotmail.com.
We have a newsletter, Flamenco News - if you wish to receive the next one in the post, please send us your e-mail address or a stamped addressed envelope.
http://home.freeuk.com/bobleslie/elpele.html   (119 words)

  
 Flamenco - World.com / La web del flamenco: Flamenco store, flamenco magazine
online agenda of flamenco festivals and concerts on the international circuit
Flamenco-world.com is a production for Zerobox S.L. If you want to be a real flamenco surfer type
“We're ungrateful to the people that make flamenco grow, people who invest their time and money in learning this artform that fuels their passion”
http://www.flamenco-world.com/flamenco.htm   (129 words)

  
 Flamenco USA: Home
Keep track of new performance and workshop announcements using your favorite news aggregator with our Atom syndication feed
Announcements may be submitted through our on-line forms for performances and workshops.
Flamenco USA is a magazine, website and e-mail service featuring US flamenco events, classes, workshops, interviews and much more!
http://flamencousa.com   (49 words)

  
 Flamenco Guitar Pro Tablature Archive - MySongBook
Use Guitar Pro to open, view and listen the tabs of MySongBook !
ARTISTS Index - Style Flamenco - 63 artists
Archie Bell and the Drells - 1 tab
http://www.mysongbook.com/tab-artist_list-id_style=24.htm   (39 words)

  
 Flamenco guitar transcriptions - Resources for guitarists
Published in 1675, these three pieces offer examples of the widespread use of asymmetrical rhythms in ancient Spanish music that can be considered precursors of flamenco rhythms.
http://www.ctv.es/USERS/norman   (385 words)

  
 Home Page - National Institute of Flamenco
NIF Productions is a production company that produces Flamenco shows from artists from around the world.
The Conservatory provides a Flamenco education in dance, technique, guitar and cuadro for all ages year round Go there now
Festival Flamenco Internacional de Alburquerque will celebrate its 20th year in 2006.
http://www.nationalinstituteofflamenco.org   (169 words)

  
 Flamenco Romántico Index
We are both drawn to this Gypsy style of Flamenco as contrasted to the more formal concert and classical styles and we want to help preserve and pass on this special art form.
The Flamenco Romántico Academy of Gypsy Flamenco Arts, is the brain (and heart) child of two artists in love with each other and in love with Flamenco.
Our dream is now to bring a bit of the Spain we love to our home and to share it with the Flamenco aficionados here in the United States.
http://flamencoromantico.com   (217 words)

  
 Flamenco (de Carlos Saura) (1995)
Tagline: In the tradition of Riverdance, one of the finest and most stunning performance films ever made.
User Comments: A must for flamenco lovers (more)
I have seen this movie and would like to comment on it
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0113077   (247 words)

  
 Flamenco Ring
For those who run a high quality flamenco site.....
To give some examples : the site can be about a group or individual artist, a magazine or educational..but not about an artist who also plays a flamenco tune.
In other words you should have something useful to say to your visitors wanting to know more about the flamenco net community.
http://www.xs4all.nl/~damian/ring.html   (169 words)

  
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The Society also does presentations at public and private schools to introduce the youth of our community to the culture and music of Andalucia, Spain.
Our bi-monthly juergas (flamenco jam sessions) are showcases for established flamenco artists and for the students of the Flamenco Society Academy.
The Flamenco Society presents formal shows starring our own professional cuadro known as Flamenco Olé and national and international flamencos.
http://www.flamencosociety.org   (240 words)

  
 <<Welcome: Flamenco Hotel Cairo>>
The Golden Tulip Hotel Flamenco is a modern deluxe first class international hotel, which offers guests the comfort of 162 spacious guest rooms and suites.
Each room has a private bathroom, central air-conditioning, mini bar, direct dial telephone, 4-channel radio, color television with satellite channels..
OPEN MONDAY TO SATURDAY 7 P.M. Directions Map (Click to Enlarge)
http://flamencohotels.com/cairo   (143 words)

  
 Welcome to Fuego Flamenco
Check out the "CLIPS" section for samples of our Music and Videos.
Through concerts, workshops, educational programs and instruction they, along with invited guest artists, will involve greater numbers of participants in this time-honored art form and broaden its' appeal.
Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota - Colette Illarde and Scott Mateo Davies as FUEGO Flamenco seek to introduce the art of flamenco to new audiences while invigorating the already established flamenco community in the United States.
http://www.fuegoflamenco.com   (101 words)

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