Tag: History of flamenco

Andalusians have a reputation for being passionate, and according to award-winning flamenco dancer Sara Baras from Cádiz, passion is “the most important thing in flamenco”. You don’t have to understand Spanish to be able to appreciate this Andalusian art form. Flamenco shows are generally intimate, close-to-the-stage affairs. As the lights dim and the guitarist plucks the introduction, there’s the click of heels and fingers, a swish of skirt, the song begins, and the raw emotion in the singer’s voice will make your hairs stand on end.