Hello Everyone :) this is my last video of my Flamenco series, I hope I don't bore you :) Hola a todos, este es el ultimo de la serie de videos de baile Flamenco, espero no aburrirlos.

The roots of Flamenco can be traced back for centuries. Born from the expression of a persecuted people, most notably, the Gypsies of Southern Spain, its unique blend of influences and musical complexity   more...can be attributed to the consequences of the decree made in Spain 1492 by Catholic Spanish King Ferdinand V and Queen Isabella that everyone living under their domain convert to Catholicism. This proclamation was issued under the threat of varying degrees of punishment, the most severe being the death penalty, by fire. Gypsies, Muslims, Jews and anyone living in Spain at the time was ordered to convert. It is believed that because of this decree these different ethnic groups came together to help each other, and within this melding of cultures Flamenco was born.
Flamenco, in general, consists of three artistic elements: the singing (cante), the dance (baile) and the guitar (guitarra). In addition, there are often members of a Flamenco group playing "palmas" or hand-clapping. The relationship between the artists is similar to that of Jazz-there is a basic structure that one must follow, but at its heart, it is an improvised form. The singing is the center of the Flamenco group. The dancer physically interprets the words and emotion of the singer through his or her movements, which include percussive footwork and intricate hand, arm and body movements. The guitarist provides the accompaniment to the singer and dancer, accentuating his or her vocal lines and/or melodies.
Most scholars will agree that the birthplace of Flamenco is Jerez de la Frontera, a small city in Southern Spain. However, because of the nomadic nature of the Gypsies, who moved from town to town selling their wares and doing odd jobs, Flamenco quickly gained roots in several Andalucian towns, including Sevilla and Granada. Flamenco went through many phases in the 18th and 19th centuries, including the performance of the form by non-Gypsies. Ironically, this is what gave the form its legitimacy, as it was seen in theatres and cafes. It can also be said that it became commercial, with the obvious negative implications, as well as quite successful. And although the Gypsies did not achieve respect and honor for their contribution to the art form until many years later, they have always been considered the best interpreters of the Flamenco arts.
Towards the end of the 19th century flamenco entered the commercial arena. This led to the evolution of 'professional' artists and culminated in the period of the 'cafes cantantes' (song and dance cafes) where flamenco could be heard and seen in public. This evolution also led to changes in the nature of the songs as fads developed for particular types of cante. Many of the more primitive forms languished, and some were totally lost, while other more upbeat forms achieved tremendous popularity. Growing commercialization continued until the 1950s when the influx of tourists to post-war Spain threatened to debase the art form completely. Fortunately, at this same time, several singers rediscovered the older forms and re-established interest in flamenco as an art form as well as a commercial form of music. This process depended in part on memories of older amateur singers, as there were few recordings to reference. The establishment of Flamenco Festivals during the 1960s - 1980s reinforced this revival. Although some regard these as having stifled the intimacy and spontaneity of Flamenco, they undoubtedly opened up the art to a wider public and provided opportunities for new artists  less

Rodrigo Y Gabriela's Video 'For Diablo Rojo'

Rodrigo y Gabriela are a Mexican musical duo who specialize in playing fast, rhythmic acoustic guitars. The pair are from Mexico City, Mexico.

Watch Paul finger his guitar like a master.

I dedicate “Noche Flamenca”
To a Gypsy soul born in Germany
Who’s music inspired me to do this project.
Werner K
From a Gypsy soul to another!
Elena
Noche Flamenca
"Flamenco" came to be synonymous   more...with "gitano" (gypsy) in Spanish Romany Argot.

Between 800 and 900 A.D., a large exodus of people occurred from the Punjabi region of India. These people are believed to be members of the Untouchables, a group within the Indian caste system comprised of animal traders and trainers, acrobats, dancers, musicians, palmists and metalworkers. These nomadic groups, generally referred to as Roman and/or gypsies, divided into two major migratory routes, the most traceable moving west across Asia and the European continent, including Spain. The first recorded account of Spanish Gitanos "Beticos" dates from 1447 in Barcelona.
During the Inquisition of the Reconquista, even this tolerance ended while gypsies from all over Spain were herded into "gitanerias" or ghettos. However unjust and cruel, this persecution and isolation was the very influence that safeguarded the purity of their music and dance within the family group. Finally, in 1782, the Leniency Edict of Charles III restored some measure of freedom to the Spanish gypsy and allowed this music and dance to be presented to and adopted by the general population of Spain. This resulted in a period of great exploration and evolution within the art form, which continues to this day.  less

Ok here is the original video clips that I used on both of my Flamenco videos, "Tablado Flamenco and Amor Gitano"

Acoustic Guitar Jeff Williams capo420420 at youtube ONLY 2 guirarist ON EARTH are FLAT TAPPING in the style of Mike Sterling aka Piano Style or Lap Tapping piano style guitar. I'm one of them :) Meeting   more...YOU would be super cool and i'll check out your video's too. I'm new here so please subscribe. My first 100 subscribers here will qualify for some very cool VIP goodies. Looking forward to serving you with awesome music video's your friend Jeff  less

Spanish Dancers Part 1

Spanish Dancers Part 2

He only got better since, didn't he?

http://www.chordmelody.com/newpage9.htm - Aaron Gilmartin plays a flamenco solo guitar arrangement of "Alegrias" from his instructional 2 DVD Set: "Learn to Play Flamenco Guitar".

Pretty amazing for decades. A living legend among guitar players worldwide. One of the best in his style. If not the best.

an instrumental (i have a soft spot for those) about Katara...Zutara and Kataang

Disclaimer: I do not own anything related to or of this video

3 Talented & Amazing Kids Playing El Cumbanchero

Sam playing white lilly. He is an excellent guitar player. This is his own music.

http://www.chordmelody.com/newpage11.htm - Juan Serrano plays a flamenco solo guitar arrangement of Soleares from his instructional DVD - The Flamenco Tradition.

Cyan cyan is Sam's original music. He has a unique style of Flamenco Nuevo and amazing guitar playing. This was filmed in studio and is part three of the longer version.

NEW GUITAR STYLE in DeVeLoPmEnT :) Upright Guitar Be patient through the into and try not to disturb the neighbors dancing haha just kidding your friend Jeff :)

Otro video de una ninia prodigio, una voz insuperable

Maria Carrasco

short animation set to flamenco

Manitas de plata, por el camino de Ronda

Tamatito por bulerias, aunque este tocaor toca todos los palos, las bulerias, es la pura expresion de su cara, el lo vive, lo mismo que los que nos gusta el cante.

sloea

Otro de los grandes tocaores del puro flamenco