Flamenco

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.

Flamenco artists

Flamenco occurs in two types of settings. The first, the Juerga is an informal gathering where people are free to join in creating music. This can include dancing, singing, violin, Palmas (hand clapping), or simply pounding in rhythm on an old orange crate. Flamenco, in this context, is very dynamic; It adapts to the local talent, instrumentation, and mood of the audience. One tradition remains firmly in place: Singers are the most important part.

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The professional concert is more formal and organized. The most common performance usually has only one or more instruments (guitar is almost always at the center). Dancers are the next addition, followed by singers.

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It is rare to find an artist who has mastered performing in both settings at the same level.

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An overview of the various flamenco artists can be found in the following categories:

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• :Category: Flamenco singers
• :Category: Flamenco guitarists
• :Category: Flamenco dancers
• :Category: Flamenco bands