bailes de Bolivia. Imàgenes de Luis Baldomar y Klauss Schutt. Cortesìa para Ecocultura en 1993.

ESTAMOS DE VOLTA

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

Entrevista realizada a Tomas Hirsch en Bolivia, por la conductora del programa "Doble sentido", Amalia Pando

Batalla campal en Cámara de Diputados de Bolivia

http://FreddyMoreno.com Estimados amigos, aquí está presente Freddy Moreno Paz, su candidato a diputado por Unidad Nacional y Consenso Popular por la C-51 de Santa Cruz de la Sierra, para las   more...elecciones en Bolivia el 6 de Diciembre de 2009, él es nuevo en la política y viene apoyado por un equipo con mas ideas creativas y voluntad para ejecutar la siguiente propuesta electoral: 1) Seguridad, que será un medio para incrementar la Producción, Comercio, Empleo, Seguridad en las Inversiones, Seguridad de la Propiedad Privada, Seguridad Ciudadana, Derechos Constitucionales; 2) Autonomía Plena; 3) Lucha por la Democracia; 4) Educación, incluyendo la educación técnica y con principios y valores; 5) Deporte, mayor presupuesto e incentivos, 6) Biocombustible.
Con nuestros candidatos a diputados y senadores Ahora sí, Vamos Santa Cruz y Bolivia hacia Adelante!  less

WHY DO THESE STUPID TURDS BLAME THE U.S. FOR THEIR ON FAILURES? COUPS ATTEMPTS USUALLY OCCUR THE SAME PLACE THE PRESIDENT IS, NOT SOME RUNAWAY PROVINCE.

Orlando Arias Painter from Bolivia

Eliminatorias sudamericanas al Mundial de Sudáfrica-2010 - Tercera fecha Argentina - Bolivia 3 - 0 (1-0)

JT and the Bolivian flag

I don't know if this is a toy or the real deal, but it looks like a big, freaky, furry caterpillar.

In 1993 we went to Santa Cruz de la Sierra and Sucre. We upload some short messajes of people wishing the real integration between our to countries.

En este video, les mostramos imàgenes de la Caravana de Integraciòn Paraguayo Boliviana de 1993 y un valioso mensaje de un Boliviano de
93 años, JOAQUIN GANTIER

dj neê & maxcotte musica nova

Bolivia and the Coca plant
Feel free to click the enlarge button there under the mute button to help read the subtitles.

These are historic times in Bolivia with Evo Morales, the country's first ever indigenous president, being sworn into office in January 2006. Many of the reasons for his election victory can be attributed   more...to a growing resistance to the economic model that Bolivia has been following since the 1980s. Characterised by the large scale privatisation of state owned enterprise and opening up of domestic markets, the policy has been blamed for huge rises in unemployment and continuing poverty. Large scale protests against water and gas privatisations in particular fuelled Evo Morales' victory.

In 'Bolivia for Sale' Damian Lewis travels with Christian Aid to investigate the effects of privatisation in three key markets: water, gas and milk.

More at: http://www.christian-aid.org.uk/world...  less

EL SINDICATO DE MUSICOS MEXICANOS,ESTAN PIDIENDO QUE,NIURKA MARCOS SE MARCHE DE MEXICO PARA CUBA..ESPERAMOS QUE ESTA ARTISTA DE TREMENDO ESCANDALO AL PEDIDO DE LOS MUSICOS.

Minority landholders vote for independence

Autonomy proponents in Santa Cruz claim victory as opposition boycotts referendum

Bolivian traditions and folklor in Swiss

Well, she's fat, at least she'll float.

Susana Castillo art painter from Bolivia

funny commercial

Latino Dancing