Flamenco

Flamenco is a type of Spanish folk music and dance from the region Andalusia in southern Spain. Flamenco includes singing, dancing, guitar playing, and handclaps. It is often associated with the Romani people of Spain. A large number of famous flamenco artist are from this ethnicity.  The Gipsy Kings, Paco de Lucia, and Estrella Morente, are some famous Flamenco artist. In the past couple of  years flamenco has become popular all over the world. It's taught in many countries. For example, in Japan there are more flamenco schools than there are in Spain. Flamenco occurs in four main settings: juerge is informal, tablaos are establishments, the professional concert is the most formal, and the theatrical presentation.

Flamenco is so much more than just the music. It's an art form that also includes dance / guitar playing. Also the dance isn't just one type is dancing not one type of guitar playing. The music isn’t just the voice thats important the guitar is equally important. There are vig ferati of Flamenco artist that do all different things. Flamenco music has its own Harmony called ‘Flamenco Harmony.’ In addition to the major and minor scales commonly used in modern western music, not just Flamenco. The Flamenco dance is the most important part of the Flamenco art form. Certains dances were performed for example weddings and celebrations in Spain was considered the most "authentic" form of flamenco.