(Spanish pronunciation: [seβiˈʝanas]) are a type of folk music and dance of Sevilla and its region. They were derived from the Seguidilla, an old Castilian folk music and dance genre. In the nineteenth century, they were influenced by Flamenco. They have a relatively limited musical pattern but are rich in lyrics based on country life, virgins, country towns, neighbourhoods, pilgrimage, and loveContinue reading “Sevillanas”
Author Archives: Gigliola
To you
This poem is for youwho let me sigh at night,to you who entered my life when I least expected it,and nowI hold you tight to my heart,you are my accomplice and the purest love I ever hadafter my mother’s. I don’t get tired of thinking about you and can’t help but want to possess youbecauseContinue reading “To you”
Tientos
The critic of Flamenco, Juan Vergillos in his book “Knowing Flamenco, its styles, its history” tells us that the Tientos have a relatively recent appearance, originating at the end of the 19th century, or the beginning of the 20th century. As happens with tangos and other songs, the Tientos say they originate from Cádiz orContinue reading “Tientos”
Tango
Spanish pronunciation: [ˈtaŋɡo]) is one of the flamenco palos closely related in form and feeling to the rumba flamenca. It is often performed as a finale to a flamenco tiento. Its compás and llamada are the same as that of the farruca and share the farruca’s lively nature. However, the tango is normally performed in the A Phrygian mode. The first references thatContinue reading “Tango”
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Soleá
Soleares (plural of soleá, pronounced [soleˈa]) One of the basic forms of flamenco or palos of Flamenco music, probably originating among the Calé Romani people of Cádiz or Sevilla in Andalusia. Soleares refer to “mother of palos”, although it is not the oldest one and not even related to every palo (as fandangos, which is from a different origin)Continue reading “Soleá”
We cannot be together
“You are so far away” “And you say many though”, Maybe we were not meant to unite rather than collide, But not like the particles that are attracted, Because we had no remedy, we were an endless hurricane We are dust of sulfur and acid, Stars trying to fix themselves but quantically fleeting. But howContinue reading “We cannot be together”
Future thought
Sometimes I see you and think “How much I would like to spend my life with you” They say you are too young to know if that’s the right person, But I know it is you, When I look into your eyes, I see the future in you, as bright as your pupils. Lively asContinue reading “Future thought”
Bulería
The name Bulería (Spanish pronunciation: [buleˈɾi.a(s)]; interchangeable with the plural, bulerías) comes from the Spanish word burlar, meaning “to mock” or bullería, “racket, shouting, din”. It is the style which permits the greatest freedom for improvisation, the meter playing a crucial role in this. Speed and agility are required and total control of rhythm as well as strength in the feet whichContinue reading “Bulería”
Alegría
Alegria is a cante chico flamenco form that belongs to the Cantiñas family and originates in Andalusian the town of Cadíz. It is usually played at a lively rhythm (120-170 beats per minute) and in a major key. Alegria letras focus on light-hearted themes like love, humour, and happiness – the word “Alegria” literally means “joy.” The compass ofContinue reading “Alegría”
Dancing Giglio 