Sevillanas
February 24, 2010 by drewloupsen
Filed under Travel And Leisure
Flamenco is the traditional music and dance of Andalusia. It is worldwide celebrated and a intensely admired art that transcends limits. This has been soaked up by a crowd of trends without losing its personality. But maybe its most significant characteristic is the strong link that binds it to its spectators, who lives it in Apartamentos Sevilla a sentimental and emotional way. This sensibility arrives directly to the heart, even for those who find out it for the first time. So, it is known as “arte jondo”, as it delves into the most profound emotions or as “arte gitano” (gypsy art) because the influence they have with its origin and development.
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Flamenco is the product of a sum of musical cultures that have developed in Spain for over two centuries: Jewish music, Arabic music, Spanish music, the antique Seville music and of course, gypsy music.
In flamenco the emotions are more important than the aesthetics. The artist’s ability to reach the public and to generate emotions is extremely important. In fact, the song begins with a pitiful whimper, known as “quejío” which helps to tune the singer’s voice and prepares the listener emotionally. The flamenco dance is extremely expressive and depends completely on the guitar, which offers the beat and the rhythm. This is an introverted, individual dance, filled of emotions and improvisation. The “toque flamenco” fixes its attention in the Andalusian gipsy guitar, which has become its most avant-garde and admired facet. Besides the guitar, there are other instruments (like the drums) and accompaniments (like the clapping) that play an vital role.
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There are thousands of travelers who come to Apartamento Sevilla with the unique reason of enjoying this beautiful art. But there are many artists who export flamenco over the Spanish limits. In addition, the mass media spreads its power throughout the five continents. Despite this universality, Andalusia continues being its cradle and its capital.
Nowadays, flamenco is fusing with other music types. They have combined the pure flamenco with elements of jazz, salsa, pop or rock. Nonetheless, there are opinions for and against this rising style.
