Flamenco: 'Generaciones flamencas'

Good to know

Organised by

Centro Cultural Casa del Reloj (Arganzuela)

Flamenco Day

Yes

UNESCO Heritage

Yes

What's it about

Lola Mayo Company. Special for Flamenco Day. Dancers: Lola Mayo, Lucía Pedros/Cidny Hernández. Guitarist: Basilio García. Singer: Juan Motos. Flute: Eduardo García. Cajón: Adam Fernández. Since 2010 flamenco is UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, but its first documented references date back to the 18th century, when it was still called 'cante gitano'. Tradition says the name comes from the gypsies who fought in the Flanders Tercios and, upon returning, were known as 'the Flemish'. Since then it has been passed down from generation to generation, not in books, but in bodies and voices. On stage, the young dancer, who discovers flamenco with hunger and enthusiasm, and the mature dancer, who has lived and savoured it, now pass the torch.

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