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Flamenco is one of the great European nonacademic musical forms. More than simply a type of folk music, flamenco embodies a complex musical and cultural tradition. Although considered part of the culture of Spain in general, flamenco is really specifically a product and part of the culture of one region in Spain - Andalucia. There are many questions remaining about the roots of flamenco, but it is generally acknowledged that flamenco grew out of the unique interplay of native Spanish, Islamic, Sephardic, and Gypsy cultures that existed in Andalucia prior to and after the Reconquest. Once the seeds of flamenco were planted in Andalucia, it grew as a separate subculture, first centered in “baja” (lower) Andalucia, but soon spreading to the rest of Andalucia, incorporating and transforming local folk music forms.
Originally, flamenco consisted of unaccompanied singing (cante). Later, the songs were accompanied by flamenco guitar (toque), rhythmic hand clapping (palmas), rhythmic feet stomping (zapateado) and dance (baile). Toque and baile are also often found without the cante, although song remains at the heart of the flamenco tradition. More recently, other instruments have been introduced, such as the cajón (a wooden box used as a percussion instrument) and castanets (castañuelas). Recent research has shown that there was also a strong Sub-Saharan African influence, for example the African-derived zerembeque guards a tango compas. During the late-eighteenth to mid-nineteenth centuries, flamenco took on a number of unique characteristics which not only separated it from local folk music, but turned flamenco into a way of life centered around the music.
"Nuevo Flamenco", or New Flamenco, is a recent variant of flamenco which has been influenced by modern musical genres, like rumba, salsa, pop, rock and jazz.
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An Introduction to Flamencodance - Flamenco dance instruction video available from Anna Dueñas León.
Ana Montes Flamenco Danzarte - A performer and teacher of flamenco dancing, located downtown Seattle, WA, USA.
Antonia Maria - A pictorial record of a flamenco teacher, her classes, and her amateur troupe in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Antonio Vargas - Flamenco dancer and choreographer with flamenco workshops and performances in North America.
Arte Flamenco - Worldwide sales and delivery of flamenco products.
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Bettina Castano Flamenco - Includes information about tour program, musicians, a photo gallery, products, courses and workshops.
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Bianca Antonia - Brief biography, flamenco pictures, dance wear information, chat, message board and links.
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Daniel de Cordoba Bailes Espanoles - Features flamenco dance information, classes, and a calendar of events.
Deborah Greenfield's Rosa Negra Flamenco Company - Los-Angeles based performer and choreographer of modern dance and flamenco.
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Escuela de Baile - Information about the London school including time tables, location map and registration form.
Escuela de Bulerias - Biographies on Juan Moraos and Raquel Quijano, who offer flamenco dance classes and workshops in Madrid, Spain.
Estudio Barrera - A non-commercial flamenco studio in Chicago.
FlamencArte - A cultural association that offers flamenco consulting services to students planning to study Spain.
Flamenco Buzz - Boston-based flamenco aficionado, Mari Katsigianis presents a potpourri of flamenco announcements, review, photos and editorials. Includes her own writings and those contributed by other aficionados from around the world.
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Flamenco Dance Classes in Oregon and Washington - Schedule, photos and FAQs for Flamenco Dance Classes by Laurena Marrone, an instructor who has been extensively trained in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.
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Flamenco in Malaga Andalucia - Brief flamenco singing and dancing history, links, and message board.
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Flamenco in Washington DC - Flamenco performances, workshops, dance and guitar lessons, places to buy castanets, flamenco shoes and CDs. Updated frequently by guitarist Michael Perez.
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Flamenco Ring - A collection of websites that center on this Spanish music and dance style.
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Flamenco y Mas - A flamenco dance group, located in Ireland.
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Flamenco.org - A well organized and non-profit site listing events and classes, artists and organizations, and many other resources.
Flamenco: The Dance of Andalusia - Brief article discussing the history, influences, and types of flamenco dance.
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FlamencoBravo.com - Dance news, class schedules, performance dates, Spanish dance information and gossip. Run by Juan Talavera.
FotoGalería de Flamenco - Exhibition of photographs about Flamenco music. Dancers, singers, guitars.
Fuensanta 'La Moneta' - Young dancer from Granada. Biography, reviews, contact.
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Ilusion Flamenca - Flamenco dance group based in South London. Information about classes and shows, and a photo gallery.
Irene Carrasco Flamenco Dance - Take flamenco dance lessons in the home of flamenco, Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, with one of the young stars of flamenco dance.
Kara's Flamenco Page - Featuring detailed information and history about flamenco, Spain, sound and picture galleries, and a fan page.
Lucero Flamenco Custom Dancewear - Offering custom flamenco skirts for the flamenco student and professional.
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Miguel Ángel - A ballet flamenco dance performer and choreographer.
Miguelita Flamenco Dancer - Las Vegas-based company, combining traditional flamenco dance with American style.
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Mozaico Flamenco featuring Oscar Nieto - Official site of renowned flamenco dance and cante performer, and teacher Oscar Nieto, including class information, photographs, articles, and glossary.
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Puella Lunaris' Danza Mediterránea School - Flamenco, belly dance, archetypal dance, modern dance from a Spanish-American dancer, researcher and lecturer.
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