Flamenco!Flamenco!
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Current format, Book, 2000, , Available . Offered in 0 more formatsFlamenco is one of the quintessential aspects of Spain and the Spanish culture. A dramatic form of song, music, and dance, flamenco long ago began to thrill and captivate the world outside of Spain, even though its true character and purpose have often not been fully understood. The culmination of centuries of folk tradition, originating in the expression of suffering, lamentation, and protest among gypsies and other oppressed peoples, flamenco has evolved into an entertainment by professional musicians and dancers that is popular with audiences throughout the world. Gwynne Edwards, an expert on the Spanish language and literature, provides a text that clarifies and illuminates the complex history of flamenco, from its beginnings in old songs that are still sung today, to its sophisticated presence in the modern repertoire of leading singers and dancers. He describes and analyzes the religious and ethnic influences on flamenco; its place in literature; the themes that appear in its passionate songs and the various ways in which they are sung; its grounding in Andalucia; the famous flamenco singers of the past; and the twentieth-century revival of its basic meanings under the aegis of the poet Lorca and other Spanish notables. Ken Haas's original color photographs of flamenco today, and the background against which it flourishes, form a complementary essay on a unique and enthralling art form. 157 photographs and illustrations, 60 in color.
Flamenco is the quintessential expression of Spain and its people. A dramatic form of song, music and dance, it long ago began to thrill and captivate the world, even though its true character and purpose have often not been fully understood.
Ken Haas's colour photographs of contemporary flamenco, and the background against which it flourishes, bring to life this potent and enthralling art form.
Gwynne Edwards provides a text that clarifies and illuminates the complex history of flamenco, from its earliest beginnings to its present sophistication. It also considers the flamenco films of recent years, such as Blood Wedding and Carmen, and the flamenco movement at the turn of the new millennium.
A expert on Spanish language and literature explores the roots, evolution, and current practice of this uniquely Spanish art form, beginning with it's special significance among Gypsy practitioners and tracing its path to the present, where it serves mainly as entertainment.
An expert on Spanish language and literature explores the roots, evolution, and current practice of this uniquely Spanish art form.
Flamenco is the quintessential expression of Spain and its people. A dramatic form of song, music and dance, it long ago began to thrill and captivate the world, even though its true character and purpose have often not been fully understood.
Ken Haas's colour photographs of contemporary flamenco, and the background against which it flourishes, bring to life this potent and enthralling art form.
Gwynne Edwards provides a text that clarifies and illuminates the complex history of flamenco, from its earliest beginnings to its present sophistication. It also considers the flamenco films of recent years, such as Blood Wedding and Carmen, and the flamenco movement at the turn of the new millennium.
A expert on Spanish language and literature explores the roots, evolution, and current practice of this uniquely Spanish art form, beginning with it's special significance among Gypsy practitioners and tracing its path to the present, where it serves mainly as entertainment.
An expert on Spanish language and literature explores the roots, evolution, and current practice of this uniquely Spanish art form.
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