Flamenco is music, singing, dancing, poetry, feeling… and a whole vital philosophy. Discover the authenticity and meaning within this incomparable demonstration of popular art. Flamenco is surely the purest expression of Andalusian folklore. They say it began with the fifteenth-century arrival of the gypsies to the Cadiz countryside of Jerez and Seville. In the middle of the nineteenth century, it was popularized through the flamenco bars.
The first of these flamenco bars opened in Seville around 1885. Later, they spread through Andalusia and Madrid. Until then, Flamenco had not left family reunions or private parties.
Every day in Seville you can enjoy this art in all its splendor at the famous flamenco “tablaos” (the direct descendants of the old flamenco bars), in the neighborhood clubs, thematic areas, certain bars and, of course, at festivals such as the Biennial. While the best, most professional shows are indeed put on for tourists, it is this tourism that helps keep this tradition alive. Seville is often argued to be the birthplace of flamenco (watch out if you say that to someone from Jerez, however) and you really can’t go wrong watching a flamenco show in Seville. When someone from the city claims that flamenco is in their blood, you’ll see passion light up their eyes. People in this part of Spain are known for their love of music and dance, and their spirited way of life.
The Flamenco Biennial is one of the most important events for the Flamenco community. Celebrated in the city on a biennial basis (on even-numbered years), it is attended by the best flamenco singers and dancers. This incomparable event has been a tradition for more than twenty years. It is an exceptional opportunity to present to the world the value of Flamenco, an art already declared by UNESCO to be a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.
And with respect to its movement, discover its magic by visiting the Flamenco Dance Museum, the perfect place to immerse yourself in the culture and feel like an authentic Flamenco lover.
EuropeanLife Luxury Week Seville, 2022
