Category Archives: Flamenco

The rondeña is a flamenco palo, included in the group of so-called cantes de Málaga. It has its origin in the Malaga fandango, specifically in the bandolás (a cante from Malaga), of which it is a part. According to some authors, its name comes from the nocturnal rounds that, in the past, the bride andContinue reading “Rondeña”

Fandango is a tree with roots that reach across Andalucía and with branches that keep growing. Originally, the fandango was a dance that began to become popular in Andalusia at parties, musical numbers or in theatre tonadillas. That original fandango has little in common with what is known today. He was instrumental and danceable atContinue reading “Fandangos”

Origin Los Caracoles, are included in the group of Cantiñas (a flamenco style with a 12-beat compás that originated in Cádiz). The Caracoles, have certain musical similarities with other flamenco styles such as: Las Alegrías and Mirabrás. They are a baroque cante, that is to say, with some “ornate” nuances that allow the singer toContinue reading “Caracoles”

The caña is a flamenco stick, which has historically been considered the most important of them all. Estébanez Calderón, in his Andalusian Scenes called the caña “primitive trunk of Andalusian songs”, and Professor García Matos claimed that it came from an ancient Andalusian song. However, other authors dispute this musical etymology, at least partially, relatingContinue reading “Caña”

Rumba flamenca, also known as flamenco rumba or simply rumba (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈrumba]), is a palo (style) of flamenco music developed in Andalusia, Spain. It is known as one of the cantes de ida y vuelta (roundtrip songs), music that diverged in the new world, then returned to Spain in a new form. The genre originated in the 19th century in Andalusia, southern Spain, where Cuban music firstContinue reading “Rumbas”

(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”

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”

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”