Nobody knows for certain where the term for the music genre flamenco comes from. In relation to the type of bird flamingo, it means “flaming”, namely colored, although it can also mean Flemish, and therefore allude to the region of Flanders (nowadays Belgium). The courtiers of Karl V (Carlos I of Spain) came mainly from Flanders and were known for their colorful garments in an exaggerated courtly representation. Regarding performance: A flamenco concert is more formal. A traditional concert only has one singer and one guitar, whereas a dance concert usually includes two or three guitars, as well as one/several interpreters, and one or more dancers. The so called New Flamenco (Flamenco Nuevo) from Camarón de la Isla and others includes: flutes, saxophone, piano, keyboards, bass guitars and/or E-guitars. When referring to its execution, the theatrical presentation of flamenco music is comparable to a ballet performance. One recognizes typical Flamenco styles (Palos) by the rhythmical patterns and chord progressions. There are about 50 different patterns, even though only about a dozen of these palos are played regularly. A typical chord progression is the Andalusian Cadenza: A-G-F-E. Further information is also available under Wikipedia: Flamenco Music (Engl.).
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Authentic flamenco (rumba) with spanish acoustic guitar, castanets, claps (palmas), shaker, upright bass and drums. The music begins calm and evolves to an authentic rumba party song, perfect for documentary (Spain, Mallorca), corporate movies (tour operator) and advertising.
Latin party track. Fast latino 'stomp' featuring nylon guitars, driving bass and percussion.
Latin party track. Fast latino 'stomp' featuring nylon guitars, driving bass and percussion.
Emotional but restrained, traditional spanish guitar piece.
Up-tempo latin Flamenco. Spanish guitars and percussion - bass joins the second time through. Hot blooded, exotic and sensual, acoustic latino track.
Jazzy latin flamenco. Nylon guitars with tablas.
Pleasant, positive, traditional Flamenco, performed on Spanish guitar with hand clapping.
Up-tempo latin Flamenco. Spanish guitars and percussion - bass joins the second time through. Hot blooded, exotic and sensual, acoustic latino track.
Slow, brooding, authentic Flamenco. Spanish guitars over percussion. Bass joins second time. Great for exotic travel, holiday, vacation, summer. Spanish, Latin American, Mediterranean and Balearic footage, Spanish nights.
Mid-tempo Mexican / South American ballad. 12-string guitars, accordeon, percussion. Very traditional sounding.
Authentic, uptempo Spanish style. Spanish guitars, percussion, clapping, castanets. Hot blooded.
Nice and pleasant traditional Flamenco, performed on Spanish guitar with percussion.
Ibiza style, laidback but still energetic, latin chill-house dance club track with latin guitar lick on the chorus.
Mid-tempo latin ballad in minor key. Exotic, hot blooded flamenco ballad. Nylon string acoustic guitar, bass and latin percussion. Melodic, sensual and atmospheric. Great for travel, holiday, vacation, etc.
Mid-tempo Mexican / South American ballad. 12-string guitars, accordeon, percussion. Very traditional sounding.
Authentic, uptempo Spanish style. Spanish guitars, percussion, clapping, castanets. Hot blooded.
Mid-tempo latin ballad in minor key. Exotic, hot blooded flamenco ballad. Nylon string acoustic guitar, bass and latin percussion. Melodic, sensual and atmospheric. Great for travel, holiday, vacation, etc.
Jazzy latin flamenco. Nylon guitars with tablas.