This is a film made between 1940 and 1950, The fiirst song is a christmas jingle, we say "villancico", and of course appears Lola flores, first singing (1.13 min) and later dancing(min. 2.46), I´ve seen this movie but I dont remenber the title. It's not real but is great, and of course
I have a copy of "Flamencos of Cadiz Bay" that I bought thirty years ago, and have read to death. No other book shows the life of the true flamencos the way it does. Vastly entertaining too! Aurelio was the best cantaor I have ever heard. I have an LP of his, made when he was somewhat older, but simply great. Another great book is "The Flamenco Guitar" by David George. Interview with Diego, and an incredible interview with Manuel Reyes (Sr) that has to be read. I live in New York City.
Yep, great book. I also have George's book, and it was on the basis of that book that I visited Cordoba and ordered a flamenco blanco from Reyes in 1974. Outstanding guitar! Have you read any of Jason Webster's books, like Duende, etc.? The book Ecos de Unos Toques: Diego del Gastor is about Diego's life; it's in Spanish. Paul Hecht's The Wind Cried is excellent too, about the flamenco scene in the Malaga area.
Yes, I have "The Wind Cried." I would kill for a Reyes guitar, but can't afford one. Years ago I heard a Granadinas played by Pepe Martinez, and was so struck by the sweetness of the guitar, unlike any guitar I have ever heard, that ever since I have tried to find out who was the luthier. Recently I reread the amazing interview with Reyes, and in addition to being remarkably articulate, he mentions that he once made a guitar for Pepe Martinez that has "enormous pastosidad."
Unbelievably, some videos of Martinez have turned up on YouTube, and guess what? He is playing Granadinas on that very same Reyes guitar. There is no mistaking the sound. A rich, deep sweetness. So I am certain that this is the guitar that Reyes was alluding to. If you watch the video I think you will see what I mean about the sound. It's the video that runs 7:12.
This is not in any way flamenco. Nobody is Luis Maravilla, nobody there is Lola Flores, the dancers are complete amateurs. Everybody thinks flamenco is a folk art, but it isn't. It started out that way, but only the professionals are any good at it.
Where did i mention Luis Maravilla or Lola Flores? Great artists yes, but I wouldn't call them great flamencos, nowhere in the league of Melchor de Marchena, Diego del Gastor, Perico del Lunar. I have a feeling that if miraculously there were films of the early Chacon, Molina, Franconetti, you would probably call them "not in any way flamenco." Most people think "flamenco" is the razz-matazz junk you see on stage with the flowing dresses and castanets. You're right about "folk art").
Someone up on top said one of the guitarists looked like Luis Maravilla, and one of the dancers looked like Lola Flores. That's what I was commenting on. And I certainly agree about Melchor and Diego. And in my opinion Perico was the greatest flamenco guitarist I have ever heard. By the way, his son, also Perico, can be seen on YouTube accompanying the great cantaor Rafael Romero. He sound EXACTLY like his father, and plays with incredible feeling. His playing is what flamenco is all about
Oh, you're right! I forgot about that other post. Yes, I've seen the clips of Perico Hijo. El Payo Humberto has some nice lessons on Perico's toque on Youtube. Whereabouts in the U.S. are you? If you don't want to reveal it publicly, send me a private msg. By the way, have you read Howson's Flamencos of Cadiz Bay? Aurelio Selles is a prominent part of that book!
Me guste muchíssimo los gitanos al baile!
samelflamenco 1 year ago
This is a film made between 1940 and 1950, The fiirst song is a christmas jingle, we say "villancico", and of course appears Lola flores, first singing (1.13 min) and later dancing(min. 2.46), I´ve seen this movie but I dont remenber the title. It's not real but is great, and of course
reality allway is better than fiction.
kasikenoperosi 2 years ago
Thanks! I'll try to locate it again in my collection and see if it was from a complete movie, or just a collection of excerpts.
rarivas 2 years ago
Se trata de un fragmento de la película "Martingala" (1939), de Fernando Mignoni.
clampub 1 year ago
@clampub Gracias. Lo voy a buscar.
rarivas 1 year ago
@rarivas Se trata de un fragmento de la película "Martingala" (1939), de Fernando Mignoni
clampub 1 year ago
awesome
machetes 2 years ago
Great and so interesting! Thanks for posting and sharing this video!
dearmalika 2 years ago
I love it! Gracias!
laRepica 2 years ago
this is not a juerga-it's a" zambomba"..Christmas carols!!
laRepica 2 years ago
You mean it's not a hootenanny? Just kidding...I'm partial to taking poetic license; makes life more interesting. Hope you enjoyed it!
rarivas 2 years ago
I have a copy of "Flamencos of Cadiz Bay" that I bought thirty years ago, and have read to death. No other book shows the life of the true flamencos the way it does. Vastly entertaining too! Aurelio was the best cantaor I have ever heard. I have an LP of his, made when he was somewhat older, but simply great. Another great book is "The Flamenco Guitar" by David George. Interview with Diego, and an incredible interview with Manuel Reyes (Sr) that has to be read. I live in New York City.
aurelioselles 2 years ago
Yep, great book. I also have George's book, and it was on the basis of that book that I visited Cordoba and ordered a flamenco blanco from Reyes in 1974. Outstanding guitar! Have you read any of Jason Webster's books, like Duende, etc.? The book Ecos de Unos Toques: Diego del Gastor is about Diego's life; it's in Spanish. Paul Hecht's The Wind Cried is excellent too, about the flamenco scene in the Malaga area.
rarivas 2 years ago
Yes, I have "The Wind Cried." I would kill for a Reyes guitar, but can't afford one. Years ago I heard a Granadinas played by Pepe Martinez, and was so struck by the sweetness of the guitar, unlike any guitar I have ever heard, that ever since I have tried to find out who was the luthier. Recently I reread the amazing interview with Reyes, and in addition to being remarkably articulate, he mentions that he once made a guitar for Pepe Martinez that has "enormous pastosidad."
aurelioselles 2 years ago
Unbelievably, some videos of Martinez have turned up on YouTube, and guess what? He is playing Granadinas on that very same Reyes guitar. There is no mistaking the sound. A rich, deep sweetness. So I am certain that this is the guitar that Reyes was alluding to. If you watch the video I think you will see what I mean about the sound. It's the video that runs 7:12.
aurelioselles 2 years ago
This is not in any way flamenco. Nobody is Luis Maravilla, nobody there is Lola Flores, the dancers are complete amateurs. Everybody thinks flamenco is a folk art, but it isn't. It started out that way, but only the professionals are any good at it.
aurelioselles 2 years ago
Where did i mention Luis Maravilla or Lola Flores? Great artists yes, but I wouldn't call them great flamencos, nowhere in the league of Melchor de Marchena, Diego del Gastor, Perico del Lunar. I have a feeling that if miraculously there were films of the early Chacon, Molina, Franconetti, you would probably call them "not in any way flamenco." Most people think "flamenco" is the razz-matazz junk you see on stage with the flowing dresses and castanets. You're right about "folk art").
rarivas 2 years ago
Someone up on top said one of the guitarists looked like Luis Maravilla, and one of the dancers looked like Lola Flores. That's what I was commenting on. And I certainly agree about Melchor and Diego. And in my opinion Perico was the greatest flamenco guitarist I have ever heard. By the way, his son, also Perico, can be seen on YouTube accompanying the great cantaor Rafael Romero. He sound EXACTLY like his father, and plays with incredible feeling. His playing is what flamenco is all about
aurelioselles 2 years ago
Oh, you're right! I forgot about that other post. Yes, I've seen the clips of Perico Hijo. El Payo Humberto has some nice lessons on Perico's toque on Youtube. Whereabouts in the U.S. are you? If you don't want to reveal it publicly, send me a private msg. By the way, have you read Howson's Flamencos of Cadiz Bay? Aurelio Selles is a prominent part of that book!
rarivas 2 years ago
Belive it or not, they are singins xmas carrols. It's not a "juerga".
Elpezquecamina 2 years ago
Aha! The world's first xmas juerga!
:>)
rarivas 2 years ago
Looks like a very young Lola Flores. Middle guitarist looks like Luis Maravilla - I met him in his shop in Madrid in 1990.
Gitanoz 2 years ago
no actually she looks ore like imperio argentina
818TUCAN818 2 years ago
So Earthy! Wow.
madforgorky 3 years ago
Que maravilla! Estoy encantada! =)
patrsflamenca 3 years ago
Greeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeat!!!!!!!!!!!
Gracias
giovanateles 3 years ago