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Our Cultural
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Flamenco in Seville
Flamenco in any of its forms (singing,
dancing or guitar playing) is the most representative
form of artistic expression in southern Spain: Andalucía
(Andalusia).
Flamenco is an ancient art form from Spain whose
origins are from the crossing of Islamic, Jewish and Christian
popular music and dance in Spain during the Middle Ages. Given
its immense popularity it has evolved over the centuries. So,
unlike other traditional art forms, it is not static.
Flamenco in the 20th century has had a major
influence on other styles of music, from classical to jazz. In
recent years Flamenco itself has been influenced by other styles
of music, such as blues, jazz and hip-hop.
The result is the fascinating Flamenco fusion
of artists such as: Ketama, Las Niñas, Martires
del Compás. The classics are: Camarón
de la Isla, José Mercé, Paco de Lucía
(guitar), Sara Baras, Rafael Amargo, Antonio Canales
and Joaquín Cortés..
Seville is the cradle of both old and new Flamenco.
Each day it is more popular and alive, adapting to the new genres
of music that emerge from the urban cultures of the younger generations
all over Spain..
So forget the idea that flamenco is just something
for tourists, in Seville you can experience flamenco in the streets,
bars, concert halls and at any popular fiesta.
Recommended flamenco shows in Seville:
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La
Carbonería, c/ Levies, free entrance, a ‘must
go’ place for any flamenco lover visitor to Sevilla.
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La
Anselma, free entrance in Triana. .
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Café Cantante, c/ Sol.
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El
Tamboril, Plaza de Santa Cruz, sevillanas-flavoured
bar.
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El
Chiringuito, Plaza Alfalfa, where underground flamenco
artists meet every evening.
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El Mundo, live
shows every Thursday night, free entrance..
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Tablao
flamenco Los Gallos, Plaza de Santa Cruz. (tourist
but good quality) .
Flamenco Courses in Seville
for those students interested in taking flamenco classes, dancing
or guitar playing.
At Giralda Center we can recommend some of the
best flamenco courses, schools or private tutoring in Seville.
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| Language and culture in the streets |
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Discover southern Spain’s gastronomy
Customs and popular festivals
- Flamenco in Andalusia.
- Seville’s Holy Week.
- The Feria (April Fair).
- Learn to dance sevillanas for the Feria.
Popular bars and wineries
Seville’s Mudejar art
Discover Seville’s legends walking through
the streets of the Santa Cruz quarter.
- La cabeza del rey Don Pedro,
- Don Miguel de Mañara
- Miguel de Cervantes and Seville
- Sevillian poets: Bécquer and Luis Cernuda.
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in Seville and visit cities such as |
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- Cordoba and the Mezquita (mosque)
- Granada and the Alhambra
- Trekking on the Ruta de los Pueblos Blancos (route
of the White Towns): Ronda and Grazalema
- San Fermines in Pamplona
- Weekend in Morocco.
- Get to know Madrid and the Prado Museum
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