Um... Hey guys? How about we just like the dancing and music for what it is- dancing and music? Rather than getting mad and arguing about it. Just saying... I need to work on that skill myself; not trying to break peoples faces by comments. >_>||| And on a different note, I really want to learn flamenco now.
@Ju4nito, flamenco has a lot to do with the arabs, the music they use is very common in northern africa (moorish empire) , who ruled spain for more than 800 years.
Learn something from your history and don't be that ignorant
My friend from Sevilla Spain says there are many influences in the music, singing, and dance of Flamenco. Obviously, there is Arab influence because the Moors lived in Spain for centuries. It's almost a given that there would be this sound in Flamenco. The singing sometimes to me sounds like a Muslim call to prayer. It is all very beautiful no matter where it comes from. There is also a Jewish influence, evident in the chanting sound. Gypsies added their own beauty.
U guys can think whatever u want but flamenco has nothing to do with the muslims or moors, the flamenco started around 16000-1700 and its root are gipsy and andalusian culture. Gipsys otuside spain dont dance flamenco and never did and the same goes to arabs, stop wondering where this dance comes from and enjoy it.
Flamenco has its roots all the way back to the Greek colonies in ancient times when the brought the Doric mode, or Phrygian scale, to Spain, forming the basis for the folks music of the region which would be built on. The later Moors, and then the Gypsys, who arrived in the fifteenth century, all built on that foundation to bring us what we have today. We are all the richer for their efforts.
It wasn't from the Moors; it long predates the Moors arrival in Spain. It was bought to Spain by the original Gypsies from India. The flamenco is similar to Indian dance forms such as Kathak & other Indian dances which it still very much resembles.
Hi pleasure to meet you Ok i wont say who i am or what my field in academia is, if that is the case from what period musically did the gypsy influence make its mark in andalusia. In fact i was talking to some leading professionals in the romani community what they told me i need to know from yourself as to what period did the romani gypsies migrate to andalusia.
My mistake. I thought that these people from India were part of a much earlier migration in prehistory. It appears that this group did not migrate to Spain until sometime between the 11th & 13th centuries.
My friend none of us are perfect and i upmost respect this reply. So this leaves us with the question of flamencos origins which is both moorish and jewish whos peoples were deemed the lowest in spanish society at the time. they culturally passed this fusion to there gypsy commrades who developed it to what we know today as beautiful flamenco. When one heres the flamenco singers in there cry or style it is remenicent of its moorish past.
The same types of cries are heard in Indian music as well; they are all Eastern based cultures. But the dance itself very much resembles Indian dances; the similarity is quite striking. Many of the same moves are shared, the hallmark rhythmic stomping of feet, the emphasis on intricate & elaborate hand & arm motions, head, shoulder movement & position of the torso, as well. There is virtually no emphasis on pelvic motions which is the hallmark of middle eastern dances.
Isnt it weird as from what you have said i think we are both on the ball but just came from different angles. As an andalusian christian, muslim and jew once said when they sat down in a cordova garden talking and sharing what was beautiful about there faith "we are all streams that come from the same source which is the ocean" i guess if we all had this understanding there would be more learning and less disagreements in the world. Happy that my family was part of this history of andalusia.
My mom & dad were from Spain. The Umayyads were are truly enlightened dynasty. They bought all 3 religions into harmony as part of a Renaissance in Spain, long before Italy. Had not that peace been destroyed by a less enlightened band of outsiders, the situation would not have likely deteriorated into the Inquisition. Still, those preceding 800 years of peace & harmony is nothing to sneeze at and a rare thing in the world in any age.
this is the best flamenco dancing video ive seen. if yall don't believe me take a look at the rest of the vids. they stink and the other dancers are either un inspired or un talented
Readed about the history and Flamenco has nothing to do with Arabic dance.
patjuhh 3 months ago
Um... Hey guys? How about we just like the dancing and music for what it is- dancing and music? Rather than getting mad and arguing about it. Just saying... I need to work on that skill myself; not trying to break peoples faces by comments. >_>||| And on a different note, I really want to learn flamenco now.
CrazyNatalia936 5 months ago
@Ju4nito, flamenco has a lot to do with the arabs, the music they use is very common in northern africa (moorish empire) , who ruled spain for more than 800 years.
Learn something from your history and don't be that ignorant
babadoe 1 year ago
Dance, baila, por favor, mi querida España!
viefuture 1 year ago
My friend from Sevilla Spain says there are many influences in the music, singing, and dance of Flamenco. Obviously, there is Arab influence because the Moors lived in Spain for centuries. It's almost a given that there would be this sound in Flamenco. The singing sometimes to me sounds like a Muslim call to prayer. It is all very beautiful no matter where it comes from. There is also a Jewish influence, evident in the chanting sound. Gypsies added their own beauty.
jpgrnluv1234 1 year ago
QUE GARBO,SALERO PASION ESTE BAILE ES INCREIBLE
bolskobinski 1 year ago
truly beautiful, power and grace.
Toimisaki 1 year ago 2
U guys can think whatever u want but flamenco has nothing to do with the muslims or moors, the flamenco started around 16000-1700 and its root are gipsy and andalusian culture. Gipsys otuside spain dont dance flamenco and never did and the same goes to arabs, stop wondering where this dance comes from and enjoy it.
ju4nito 1 year ago 15
cool
KeyFM 2 years ago
I think I'll add my two cents worth here,
Flamenco has its roots all the way back to the Greek colonies in ancient times when the brought the Doric mode, or Phrygian scale, to Spain, forming the basis for the folks music of the region which would be built on. The later Moors, and then the Gypsys, who arrived in the fifteenth century, all built on that foundation to bring us what we have today. We are all the richer for their efforts.
beinbrek 2 years ago
OH MY!! I get so caught up in watching her that I find myself holding my breath! I love the passion in Flamenco; I just love it!
GuitarMama1963 2 years ago
ole
egspawn 2 years ago
just beautiful!
ciphercure 2 years ago
super!
Botashka777 2 years ago
impressionnant!!!
Ninjawombala 2 years ago
Wow...at 0:13 O.o.. that turn was beautiful !! Wonderful performance! Ole !!
sagievy 2 years ago
If it wasnt for the moors we would never of had this breathtaking art form ,may flamenco live for ever.
antowalk 3 years ago 4
It wasn't from the Moors; it long predates the Moors arrival in Spain. It was bought to Spain by the original Gypsies from India. The flamenco is similar to Indian dance forms such as Kathak & other Indian dances which it still very much resembles.
mmedefarge 2 years ago
Hi pleasure to meet you Ok i wont say who i am or what my field in academia is, if that is the case from what period musically did the gypsy influence make its mark in andalusia. In fact i was talking to some leading professionals in the romani community what they told me i need to know from yourself as to what period did the romani gypsies migrate to andalusia.
antowalk 2 years ago
My mistake. I thought that these people from India were part of a much earlier migration in prehistory. It appears that this group did not migrate to Spain until sometime between the 11th & 13th centuries.
mmedefarge 2 years ago
My friend none of us are perfect and i upmost respect this reply. So this leaves us with the question of flamencos origins which is both moorish and jewish whos peoples were deemed the lowest in spanish society at the time. they culturally passed this fusion to there gypsy commrades who developed it to what we know today as beautiful flamenco. When one heres the flamenco singers in there cry or style it is remenicent of its moorish past.
antowalk 2 years ago
The same types of cries are heard in Indian music as well; they are all Eastern based cultures. But the dance itself very much resembles Indian dances; the similarity is quite striking. Many of the same moves are shared, the hallmark rhythmic stomping of feet, the emphasis on intricate & elaborate hand & arm motions, head, shoulder movement & position of the torso, as well. There is virtually no emphasis on pelvic motions which is the hallmark of middle eastern dances.
mmedefarge 2 years ago
Isnt it weird as from what you have said i think we are both on the ball but just came from different angles. As an andalusian christian, muslim and jew once said when they sat down in a cordova garden talking and sharing what was beautiful about there faith "we are all streams that come from the same source which is the ocean" i guess if we all had this understanding there would be more learning and less disagreements in the world. Happy that my family was part of this history of andalusia.
antowalk 2 years ago 2
My mom & dad were from Spain. The Umayyads were are truly enlightened dynasty. They bought all 3 religions into harmony as part of a Renaissance in Spain, long before Italy. Had not that peace been destroyed by a less enlightened band of outsiders, the situation would not have likely deteriorated into the Inquisition. Still, those preceding 800 years of peace & harmony is nothing to sneeze at and a rare thing in the world in any age.
mmedefarge 2 years ago 3
Who are these people? They are amazing. I know I have seen this before, maybe on a PBS special. What is the name of the show?
rachelzed2004 3 years ago
her feet move so fast!
Spaztastic786 3 years ago
WOW!!! That's absolutely passion !!!I wander what's the name of this dancer! Thanks *hugs*
marybabe61 3 years ago
this is the best flamenco dancing video ive seen. if yall don't believe me take a look at the rest of the vids. they stink and the other dancers are either un inspired or un talented
apcrocks 3 years ago
moulte bone . oleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
akarn68 3 years ago
OLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
leylaziza 3 years ago 3
Très belle buleria!
Jeannine63 3 years ago
muy buena actuacion un ole por eso
ivetteole 4 years ago
wow...seeing such passion is amazing!
minicello 5 years ago