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FLAMENCO
Flamenco is claimed to have originated in Cadiz province. Flamenco is a Spanish traditional song and dance that can vary in intensity, as the depth of emotion of the musician changes. Its most intense form is the ‘grande’ or ‘hondo’ which is characterized as having a profound, tragic tone. The ‘intermedio’ is relatively less serious and the music is described as somewhat Oriental-sounding. The ‘pequeño’ is the lightest of forms, with tones that are more energetic and lively, evoking feelings like love and beauty.
Flamenco, by all accounts, draws its roots from Spain’s gypsy population, a concentration of which have established society in the Andalusian region, mostly in the province of Cadiz. From centuries of traveling, these gypsies or ‘Romanies’ developed a dance that has traces of Asian, Indian and Moorish qualities combined with Andalusian characteristics.
The flamenco dance for the male involves steps of elaborate clicking of the toes and heels. The woman’s flamenco moves however focuses more on the graceful movement of the hand and body. The steps may also be accompanied by some finger-snapping, a rhythmic clapping of the hands and some shouting. The musical accompaniment of a guitar is the most popular ever since Flamenco broke through elite society in the early 1900’s, as a form of café entertainment. A popular modern destination for flamenco enthusiasts is Jerez de la Frontrera, with its venerable flamenco tradition, being the location of The Centro Andaluz de Flamenco.
There are many festivities all around the year that are very important for the people of Cadiz.
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