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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.
Julián Arcas was one of the first composers to write flamenco music especially for the guitar.
The flamenco guitar (and the very similar classical guitar) is a descendent from the lute.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flamenco_music   (1589 words)

  
 Improvisation article - Improvisation music theater dance jazz flamenco Carnatic music Pygmy African - What-Means.com
In music, jazz and Bluegrass are well-known for using improvisation.
This term is usually used in the context of music, theater or dance.
It features in many kinds of traditional music, including flamenco, Carnatic music, Pygmy and other African music, and was once an important element in classical music (see cadenza and figured bass).
http://www.what-means.com/encyclopedia/Improvisation   (601 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)

  
 AllRefer.com - flamenco (Music: Theory, Forms, And Instruments) - Encyclopedia
Flamenco music is believed to have originated in the early 19th cent.
flamenco, Spanish music and dance typical of the Gypsy, or gitano.
AllRefer.com - flamenco (Music: Theory, Forms, And Instruments) - Encyclopedia
http://reference.allrefer.com/encyclopedia/F/flamenco.html   (296 words)

  
 Flamenco
Flamenco appeared in zarzuelas (musical comedies), where it was mixed with operatic arias and often accompanied by piano or orchestra, as well as guitar.
The culmination of that trend was the dancing of the chant-like blacksmith's song, sung without musical accompaniment.
Nino Ricardo's music would influence a generation of guitarists and eventually mold the early playing of a guitarist who was to revolutionize flamenco: Paco de Lucia.
http://www.earlham.edu/~chriss/Flamenco/cultural.htm   (7318 words)

  
 Flamenco Fusion and Flamenco Rock
band  where a flamenco band was playing, joined the band and this track was recorded.
Stabledance" and was recorded in Mexico,but I don't remember on which album.
This LP was important for followers of this musical style.
http://progressive.homestead.com/FLAMENCOFUSION.html   (4875 words)

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

  
 Flamenco Dance, Guitar, Music, Pictures …
Flamenco guitar, originally just a backdrop for the dancing and singing, is now recognized as an art form in its own right.
Modern day flamenco frequently shows influences of other kinds of music, such as jazz, salsa, bossa nova, etc. And flamenco dance has changed, with female dancers often showcasing their temperament more than their artistry.
The role of the guitar reached its peak during the café cantante years, as well, with the guitar developing into an essential part of the flamenco art form.
http://www.donquijote.org/culture/spain/flamenco   (440 words)

  
 Flamenco FAQ for Classical Guitarists
The backbone of all forms in flamenco that have compas at all (some of the lyrical songs don't) is the compas.
Flamenco Records Most of the popular "flamenco" guitarists are not really playing flamenco but rather "flamenco inspired" music.
Flamencos themselves (ie guitarists, dancers, singers, aficionados), whatever their own specialty, and for both formal and historical reasons, usually agree that what is fundamental to flamenco is *cante* (song), i.e.
http://www.faqs.org/faqs/music/classical/guitar/flamenco-faq   (3487 words)

  
 More About Flamenco
The lyrics (letra)of flamenco songs are full of sadness, violence and of death.
They seem to have taken on music and dance as one of their specialities, as they did in all the places they went to: Persia, Egypt, Hungary, among others.
This difference is somewhat blurred in those performances which are performed in a theater or are put together for a film or video performance; these performances are often tightly choreographed, but still the choreography is generally the creation of the dancer, or is created by a choreographer for that performance.
http://www.azahardance.org/azahar4.html   (1257 words)

  
 Spanish culture / Flamenco music and dance
It was not until the end of the 1800s that the guitar became a recognized instrument in Flamenco music.
This theory retains its credibility, as the music of the gypsies, and that of flamenco share many of the attributes of the music common in India from this time, and many believe that the gypsies originally came from this part of the world.
Also, styles of music such as bossa nova, jazz, and rock have benefited from and contributed to flamenco.
http://www.escuelai.com/spanish_magazine/flamenco_malaga-in.html   (1206 words)

  
 Boston.com / A&E / Music / Flamenco legend continues musical journey
From his earliest 1960s recordings that emulated the flamenco masters of the day, to his latest album, "Cositas Buenas," which is in a league of its own in terms of rhythmic structures and virtuosity, de Lucia has been a musician in perpetual flux.
Born in the southern province of Cadiz, Spain, and playing guitar by age 12, de Lucia has navigated an impressive musical journey since the spare "La Fabulosa Guitarra de Paco de Lucia," the 1967 album, his first solo recording, that is often considered the turning point in his career.
Boston.com / AandE / Music / Flamenco legend continues musical journey
http://www.boston.com/ae/music/articles/2004/02/13/flamenco_legend_continues_musical_journey   (934 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   (1538 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://users.aol.com/BuleriaChk/private/flamenco.html   (686 words)

  
 Flamenco Guitar Sheet Music, Tab Books with CDs, Videos and DVDs at Chord Melody Guitar Music
juju music, to the flashy fingerpicking of Mali and Madagascar.
Django Reinhardt - The Music of Django Reinhardt
Flamenco Music Theory is an analysis of the specific elements related to its expres-
http://www.chordmelody.com/newpage11.htm   (12477 words)

  
 Music - Flamenco Guitar Music
Ali Farka Toure is famous for bridging the musical divide between Malian music and American blues with his electric guitar.
Flamenco music store and magazine, with introduction to the genre, news, events, interviews, and biograph...
A selection of new, used and vintage classical and flamenco guitars, accessories, and music.
http://www.totallyyourmusic.com/flamencoguitarmusic   (661 words)

  
 Flamenco & Native American department - Flamenco Music
Distancias is the debut CD from one of the United States leading flamenco guitarists, Jason McGuire, showcasing his...
Flamenco & Native American department - Flamenco Music
Treasures, a brilliant new recording by Armik showcasing his nuevo flamenco guitar virtuosity on eleven beautiful...
http://www.whiteswanmusic.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/product.type/type_id/57   (270 words)

  
 Madrid Flamenco & Flamenco Shows
Normally you would go for an evening meal to one of these places, and listen to the music afterwards.
Madrid has been listening to the best flamenco since the early 19th century and has seen the best artists triumph here.
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)

  
 Online Folk Radio Station - Live365 Internet Radio - Flamenco from Jerez
The best flamenco music is really deep stuff, or really fun stuff, and it deserves to be heard.
From Edward:"It's too bad that this music is little heard outside of Spain, and that you can't even get many of the CDs outside of this country (or sometimes outside of this city).
Listen and fall in love with this music he loved so much.
http://www.live365.com/stations/wardmead   (381 words)

  
 Medialunchbox - Music : Nuevo Flamenco Romancero
There is a wave of real new flamenco from spain, so listen to the real stuff instead.
Notable tracks include "Killing Me Softly With His Song," "And I Love Her," and "Sailing." A mix of 70s, 80s and 90s Top-40 songs reworked into smooth, flawless tracks make this album worthwhile.
Very relaxing - wonderful for dinner music or at a cocktail party.
http://www.medialunchbox.com/ItemId/B00006368D   (403 words)

  
 Amazon.co.uk: Books: Flamenco!
The religious and ethnic influences on flamenco are analyzed as well as its place in literature, the themes that appear in it songs, its grounding in Andalusia and the 20th-century revival of its basic meaning under the aegis of the poet Lorca and other Spanish notables.
Subjects > Music, Stage & Screen > Music > General
Subjects > Music, Stage & Screen > Music > Styles > Folk Music
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0500510180   (373 words)

  
 Flamenco music production and recording studio Granada Spain
The presentation of Emilio Maya's first CD, "Temple", which took place officially at the International Festival of Music and Dance in Granada 2004, is a cause for rejoicing for fans of flamenco guitar.
Flamenco music production and recording studio Granada Spain
Anda La Musica is an independent music production facility and record label based in Granada, Spain.
http://www.andalamusica.com   (723 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Innamorare - Summer Flamenco: Music
Liebert does a good job, and this CD would be ideal as background music in a place where you want music to be there but somewhat unobtrusive.
While the album is not the fiery brand of traditional flamenco, Ottmar Liebert here marries his fusion of New Age jazz with ethnic rhythmic structures, making seductively sensual music that captures the spirit of romance rather than the white-hot technical virtuosity of his peers.
Everytime I think I maybe should put different music to listen to in the car I think, "No, this is what makes me feel so good!" It's become a permanent fixture.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00000J282?v=glance   (1169 words)

  
 ARC World Music - Official Site
Our site is possibly the most extensive collection of world and folk music from around the world.
We specialize in top quality world and folk music.
On our site we have all our albums listed in our catalogue together with RealAudio™ for many of the albums.
http://www.arcmusic.co.uk   (165 words)

  
 Flamenco Buzz -- the latest announcements, reviews, photos and more from flamenco fans around the world
One of the songs he wrote all those years back was a piece dedicated to peace.
Musical director Carlos Rubio will be joined by Alfonso Cid (vocals).
Led by the vibrant Julia Lopez, Flamenco Ole!
http://www.flamencobuzz.net   (1517 words)

  
 Spanish Dance. Spanish Flamenco, Dance Music …
In 1997 Joaquín launched a CD with his own band, the Gipsy Passion Band, on which he composes and directs the music and collaborates on percussion.
The CD contains music from the show as well as new arrangements.
In 1996 he did his first tour of USA where he presented, among other places in the Radio City Music Hall in New York (he was the first Spanish dancer to perform there with his own show), and in the Universal Amphitheatre of Los Angeles.
http://www.donquijote.org/culture/spain/dance   (439 words)

  
 Free MP3 music downloads - Free Music Downloads - MP3 Downloads - Download.com Music
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http://music.download.com   (124 words)

  
 Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana
"An infectiously joyful celebration of music and dance" -- The New York Times
Flamenco's universal themes transcend the boundaries of the many cultures of America.
Founder and Artistic Director, Carlota Santana, is immensely popular in her workshops in which she teaches the art and history of flamenco.
http://www.flamenco-vivo.org   (200 words)

  
 Flamenco - World.com / La web del flamenco: Flamenco store, flamenco magazine
Learn flamenco guitar pack (1 BOOK + 2 CDs)
Flamenco-world.com is a production for Zerobox S.L. If you want to be a real flamenco surfer type
Málaga en Flamenco 2005 enters the home stretch
http://www.flamenco-world.com/flamenco.htm   (98 words)

  
 Flamenco guitar transcriptions - Resources for guitarists
You can learn to read sheet music or just sharpen your skills.
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.
There is a section with valuable information that will improve your sense of rhythm, something of vital importance in all types of music.
http://www.ctv.es/USERS/norman   (399 words)

  
 Flamenco Flamenco Music Artists Reviews News Events Home Page
Flamenco Flamenco Music Artists Reviews News Events Home Page
Publish Your Own Article: Flamenco.AFreePress.com is where you can report or read about Flamenco.
Your contribution will automatically appear on the Flamenco page of the 34,436 local news sites in the GetLocalNews.com Network, reaching millions of readers.
http://flamenco.afreepress.com   (122 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)

  
 Flamenco Music and Film Pages
This section covers Flamenco music and film related web pages.
If you have additions, please send mail to:
http://www.flamenco.org/music.html   (31 words)

  
 flamenco.org
This site is designed for everyone interested in Flamenco.
For the last several years it has been open for Flamenco related information.
If you are interested in hosting, email or other internet needs they can provide great service!
http://www.flamenco.org   (118 words)

  
 MP3 music download website, eMusic
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