Joe Satriani

I love classical music, but I hated classical guitar. But I like flamenco, because there was something else there going on. It wasn't just the notes being thrown at you. And there were certain kinds of jazz that I really liked and other kinds that just went right over my head.

American Musician

Walter Mercado

I have always been very conscious of my way of dressing. During my years as a ballet and flamenco dancer, I outshone everybody with my embellished and beautiful clothes. The designers who created my clothing loved making outfits that were extravagant and out of this world.

Puerto Rican Celebrity

Jose Gonzalez

I grew up with a strong Spanish influence. I tried to learn flamenco when I was younger. But it's like my teacher said: 'It takes a lifetime to learn flamenco.

Swedish Musician

John Densmore

Robby had a flamenco and folk music background. I was so enamored with watching Robby's fingers crawl across the flamenco guitar strings like a crab.

Jim James

I listened to 'En la Ceremony' and had always wished it had some flamenco guitar.

Anoushka Shankar

There's a very primal, emotional response I feel when I hear flamenco.

British Musician

Rosalia

Everything is in flamenco. Spirituality, loyalty, humility, valor.

Spanish Singer

Martin Garrix

I played the Spanish guitar for eight years, like flamenco.

Dutch Musician

Julie Newmar

I started dancing when I was 5 years old. Ballet. Flamenco.

American Actress

Edgardo Osorio

Every woman looks good in a flamenco dress.

Designer

Flamenco is deeply rooted in Spanish culture, often expressing emotions like passion and sorrow.

Cultural Significance

While flamenco includes dance, it also incorporates singing (cante) and guitar-playing (toque).

Not Just Dance

Flamenco often features fast footwork, intricate hand movements, and expressive body language.

Distinct Style

A flamenco dress is distinct, often with ruffles, polka dots, and a fitted body with a flared skirt.

Apparel Specificity

Flamenco guitars are specially designed for the genre, prized for their crisp sound and playability.

Handcraft Skill

A flamenco dancer, or 'bailaor/bailaora', is not just a performer but a storyteller through movement.

Dancer Identity

 And they tell researchers that they associate sad music with beauty and wonder and transcendence, the so-called sublime emotions. And you know, just think of how many musical genres tap into sorrow, right. There’s Spanish flamenco and Portuguese fado and the Irish lament

The Hidden Power of Sad...

 By stretching guitar strings along the inside of the tapa, the flamenco musicians were able to create a buzz-like snare sound. Combined with the regular base tone, this gave the cajon a sound close to a basic drum set. The cajon quickly caught on,

Rhythm in a box: The...

 oriental and gypsy influences blending together to produce this world-renowned sound and if you're really lucky you might catch a - of flamenco not on a stage but in its rise most authentic form as a spontaneous outburst late at