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| | | | | Tablado Flamenco-Bailes de la Madre Patria | The roots of Flamenco can be traced back for centuries. Born from the expression of a persecuted people, more...most notably, the Gypsies of Southern Spain, its unique blend of influences and musical complexity 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
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| |  | Bast The Egyptian Goddess
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In Egyptian mythology, Bast (also spelt Ubasti, and Pasht) is an ancient goddess, worshipped at least since the Second Dynasty, for whom the centre of more...her cult was in Per-Bast (Bubastis in greek), which was named after her. Originally she was viewed as the protector goddess of Lower Egypt, and consequently depicted as a fierce lion. Indeed, her name means (female) devourer. As protectress, she was seen as defender of the pharaoh, and consequently of the chief god, Ra, who was a solar deity, gaining her the titles Lady of flame, and Eye of Ra.
Later scribes sometimes named her Bastet, a variation on Bast consisting of an additional feminine suffix to the one already present, thought to have been added to emphasise pronunciation. Since Bastet would literally mean (female) of the ointment jar, Bast gradually became thought of as the goddess of perfumes, earning the title perfumed protector. In connection with this, when Anubis became the god of embalming, Bast, as goddess of ointment, became thought of as his mother, although this association was broken in later years, when Anubis became thought of as Nephthys' son. less
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|  | Dreams Never Die... 
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A message of hope, faith, trust and gratitude.
Dedicated to all. Thank you for watching. :-)
Diana Ross - "If We Hold On Together" (Land Before more...Time)
Don't lose your way
With each passing day
You've come so far
Don't throw it away
Live believing
Dreams are for weaving
Wonders are waiting to start
Live your story
Faith hope and glory
Hold to the truth
In your heart
If we hold on together
I know our dreams
Will never die
Dreams see us through
To forever
Where clouds roll by
For you and I
Souls in the winds
must learn how to mend
Seek out a star
Hold on to the end
Valley, mountain
There is a fountain
Washes our tears
All away
Words are swaying
Someone is praying
Please let us come
Home to stay
If we hold on together
I know our dreams
Will never die
Dreams see us through
To forever
Where clouds roll by
For you and I
When we are out there
In the dark
We'll dream about the sun
In the dark
We'll feel the light
Warm our hearts
Everyone
If we hold on together
I know our dreams
Will never die
Dreams see us through
To forever
As high
As souls can fly
The clouds roll by
For you and I
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Channel: ButterflyDreams
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| | |  | My Daughter's Baby Shower
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I am not going to send this video to everyone if you received it is because you are in my special list :) My daughter's friends at her office got together more...and made a baby shower for my daughter who is expecting her 4th baby "boy" lol yep now I am going to have 5 grandkids I feel very lucky I am blessed with so many grandkids. less
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| |  | Fall is Coming
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"O Autumn, laden with fruit, and stained with the blood of the grape, pass not, but sit beneath my shady roof; there thou may'st resta , and tune thy more...jolly voice to my fresh pipe; and all the daughters of the year shall dance!
Sing now the lusty song of fruit and flowers.
William Blake, To Autumn, 1783
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|  | El Tango
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Bajofondo is a South American music band consisting of eight musicians from Argentina and Uruguay. Formerly called "Bajofondo Tango Club", they changed more...their name to only "Bajofondo" since they felt their style had broadened to "contemporary music from the Río de la Plata" as was announced on their live concert in Berlin in April 2008. Often compared to Gotan Project, their music is a fusion of acoustic tango and electronic music, part of an evolving tango genre which is known as "Electrotango" or "Tango Fusion", which is greatly helping to bring tango back into the mainstream. The band, which prefers to refer itself as a "collective of composers, singers and artists", has a characteristic style that can be considered, besides the aforementioned mixture of tango and electronica, as an innovative form of DNB, house, chill out and trip-hop.
Fabian Perez was born on November 2, 1967 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. As a teenager, Fabian was fascinated with martial arts and fine arts. He dedicated himself to study both disciplines. Karate helped influence his character, giving him great discipline as well as opening him up to other forms of art. Much of what Fabian learned through his Eastern studies influenced his paintings. Fabian paints with his emotions and each painting reflects his drive and energy.
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Added: Jul 14, 08
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| | |  | Lava! - Episode 3
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The third installment in our music series! Watch the bubbles and ease away your troubles as bugpad zero takes you on another musical trip.
Added: Jul 11, 08
Channel: RubinZellar
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| |  | Caminando con Lobos
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Caminando con Lobos Walking with wolves I made this video as a present for my sister Lety I hope she likes it. Este video lo hice para mi hermana more...Lety. less
Added: Jul 11, 08
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|  | Say it's Not True.
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QUEEN + Paul Rogers. Lyrics by Roger Taylor for Nelson Mandella's 46664 World Aids day concert 1/12/2007 in Johanesberg.Recording
available as free download more...online! less
Added: Jul 9, 08
Channel: m.ororke
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| |  | Dancing With Faeries
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Every time I feel a little depressed, anxious or stressed by all those little and big problems that every day brings me, I need to escape to my wonderful more...world of no "worries" so this is my latest video "Dancing with Faeries" a tribute to one of my favorite Artist "Brian Froud" I hope you enjoy it! In 1978 Brian Froud and Alan Lee put together an ensemble of drawings and paintings in which the world adored: FAERIES was a great success, hitting the number four spot on the New York Times Best Seller List. Brian Froud's artistic techniques and wisdom of folklore caught the eyes of many, including Jim Henson (creator of the Muppets). In 1978 Jim Henson hired Froud to help create a unique otherworld, better known as THE WORLD OF THE DARK CRYSTAL. The film "The Dark Crystal" was a monumental collaberation of ideas, techniques, and creativity. On the set of "The Dark Crystal"- released in 1982, Brian Froud met Wendy Midener, a puppet designer (creator of the "Gelflings" and Star Wars' "Yoda"). Their son Toby starred in the Henson film, "Labyrinth"- 1986, in which Brian Froud was once again hired as the Conceptual Designer. Froud continued working with Henson on television programs such as "Jim Henson's Storyteller," as well as working on designs for other film/media projects. less
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