About Flamenco

Flamenco refers to a body of song, dance and guitar music associated with Andalusia in Southern Spain. Though it's origins are uncertain, flamenco reveals an array of influences including arabic, jewish and gypsy. Historically the music of the oppressed, flamenco is charactized by emblished melodies, polyrhythmic guitar playing and stylized movements.

Rhythmically complex and melodically provocative, this musical form possess a quality of improvisation found only in jazz music. Intense and animated, flamenco not only expresses the suffering of generations but also extols the joys of life.

Artists:

Juan Carranza

CD's Available:

Oliver Sudden Productions K10-20CD

Mareas

Oliver Sudden Productions K10-17CD

Playa Gitana

Oliver Sudden Productions K10-11CD

Flamenco de la Costa