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A flamenco group. Singer sits on hollow box (cajón) which he taps with his hands.Gives quite a good idea of the man's costume.Belén Maya - Famous dancer
Flamenco is a style of baile. It is a form ofentertainment with song, music and dance. It is very popular in Spain and is known worldwide. Its foundation is inAndalusia inSpain. In its evolutionAndalusian gypsies played an important part.[1] The term 'flamenco' was first recorded in the late 18th century but many believe the art form is much older.
Flamenco has acousticguitar music, singing, hand claps, heelstamps,castanets. It is danced by a man and a woman in traditional Spanish costumes. The dance has no set tempo. It may have both fast and slow passages, rising to a climax near the end.
Flamenco performance has evolved during the history of this musical genre. In the beginning (the 18th century at the latest), songs were sung without any guitar accompaniment. During the 19th century, the guitar was used to accompany songs. Since the second half of the 19th century, the solo guitar is played in flamenco concerts.[2]
On November 16, 2010,UNESCO declared Flamenco one of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.[3]
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