Flamenco

- 1774: Earliest mention of flamenco in literatureDon Quijoti: Flamenco
- 1869-1910 is considered the Golden Age of flamencoDon Quijoti: Flamenco
- In its original form, flamenco was only voice accompanied by a rhythm usually made by hand clamps or stompingandalucia.com: Flamenco History
- Songs can be broken down into two categories: Cante gitano, gypsy songs, and Cante andaluz, andalucian songsandalucia.com: Flamenco History

Flamenco is a style of Spanish music and dance that originated in Andalusia, Spain. In its original form, flamenco was only an impassioned vocal, or cante, accompanied by a rhythm made by hand clamps or stomping.andalucia.com: Flamenco History
History

It is believed flamenco originates from east Indian, Arabic and European Gypsy music.Central Home: History of Flamenco
Flamenco was mostly performed in cafes until the 1920s. In 1922, theatrical flamenco, also known as flamenco opera, was developed, which appealed to a wider audience. This period has been criticized for its over-commercialization.Time Net: of Flamenco
It is also around this time that the guitar was first used as a lead or solo instrument. In the past, it had been used primarily as accompaniment during performances.Flamenco World: History of Flamenco

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- Song of the Outcasts: An Introduction to Flamenco Hardcover with CD - $29.95
  
  Flamenco has taken the world by storm, with huge crowds experiencing its power. Ironically, though, if the performance is authentic - and much in the tourist trade is not - the uni...
  
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- What is flamenco drumming? 1 Answer
  
  Flamenco drumming usually requires short staccato sounds that go with the footwork (taconeo) and clapping (palmas). Compás (meter or rhythm) is fundamental to f... read more
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