Origins of flamenco
According to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) flamenco art is “an artistic expression resulting from the fusion of vocal music, the art of dance and musical accompaniment called singing, dancing and playing”.
Flamenco is an artistic expression that is born from the mixture of many cultures such as Arabic, Jewish, Roma, etc. And in addition to the Andalusian. From that mixture came flamenco, there it spread, becoming a universal artistic manifestation, known throughout the world. His birth is not exactly known, but it is known that the first flamenco manifestations come from parties or meetings in which dances and songs were exhibited that were the background of the flamenco that we know today. Furthermore, it is known that in the middle of the s. XIX in theaters and dance academies there was also flamenco dance, passing in the 70s of the s. XIX to also be represented in singing cafes.
Development of flamenco in Mallorca
Mallorca hosts numerous flamenco artists throughout the year. Tourists come to the island to spend the summer season enjoying the beaches, gastronomy and flamenco art. Tablao Flamenco Alma offers the possibility of enjoying this wonderful art such as flamenco in Mallorca, as well as a unique gastronomy. Tablao Flamenco Alma, was born with the idea to enrich art on the island.
great flamenco figures
Since the opening of the Singing Cafés, great figures of flamenco begin to be known who give a twist to this art. In the dance, we can highlight Juana Vargas “La Macarrona”, Magdalena Seda “La Malena”, later Mario Maya, Antonio Gades, Carmen Amaya, Sara Baras, Antonio Canales and currently Manuel Liñan, Belén López, etc. In the song: The girl with the combs, Camarón de la Isla, Manolo el Caracol, Lola Flores, Enrique Morente, José Mercé, Israel Fernández, etc. On the guitar: Sabicas, Paco de Lucia, Manolo Sanlúcar, Vicente Amigo, Antonio Rey…
Sticks and styles of flamenco
There are many sticks and styles of flamenco. They are divided into various families. A classification can be by rhythm.
We find the styles that have compass of 12 times: the joys, the bulerías, the soleá, the soleá por bulerías, the guajira…
4/4 compass: the tientos, the tangos, the farruca, the garrotín, the taranto…
¾ compass: Sevillian or fandangos
Influence of flamenco in Spanish culture
Flamenco is an art characteristic of Spanish and Andalusian culture, although its cultural impact extends beyond Spanish borders, recognizing itself throughout the world. It is considered intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO and has been an important part of Spanish identity for centuries. Therefore, flamenco is a cultural and artistic treasure that crosses borders and identifies our culture, Spanish. At Tablao Flamenco Alma we have proposed to transmit all these values of flamenco at its best expression and purity.
