flamenco
Flamenco is not merely a style of music, song or dance from Spain but rather a way of life that influences the daily activities of many individuals. The art of flamenco was intended to be an outward expression of an individuals most profound emotions and the flamenco way of life. It was never intended to be a technical art performed with stoic precision yet without duende (a passion/feeling for flamenco).The main components and styles of flamenco will be discussed briefly while an in depth presentation of the characteristics of flamenco dance (baile) and its evolution shall emerge subsequently. Present day flamenco consists of singing (cante), dancing (baile) and guitar playing (toque); each of which is a distinctive art. Those only vaguely introduced to flamenco may be surprised to learn that the cante was and is the centrepiece of the flamenco art form. In contemporary times singers perform in the background and their singing is usually perceived as musical accompaniment to the dancers.Throughout history, however, flamenco has been based on the art of singing and the cantaor (singer) often provided his own rhythmic accompaniment with rapping of the knuckles or a stick.
Jondo flamenco is not concerned with a mastering of technique for improved technique does not mean an increased ability to relate emotions to the public. It was a completely spontaneous dance and provides a look at what flamenco was intended to be. The contrast between popular flamenco and flamenco juerga is most evident in the flamenco baile due to its extroverted nature. The bailaor uses his feet to create the zapateado, a rhythmic coordinated heel and toe movement that produces a syncopated staccato sound. In addition, the many falsettos of Hungarian gypsy violin and flamenco guitar are nearly identical as much in feeling as in structure. The same movement can denote love or hate, tragedy or happiness depending on the mood of the dancer. Baile flamenco is believed to be descended from ancient religious dances of the Indian Hindus including the BharataNatyam, Kathak and Kathakali. Consequently, the mingling of the various cultural styles of these persecuted people can be cited as the creation of an art form we today call flamenco. It was then that the baile along with cante and toque went underground and became the art of a persecuted people. Dance found itself on stage during the cafe cantate period, however, and it began to expand in the amount of space it utilized. Flamenco chico is sensuous, tender and poetic and is usually not intensely moving. Flamenco baile is a wonderfully moving art form, which lost its focus for some years but has regained its integrity. Each baile (dance), or danceable compas (rhythm/beat) does not have traditional characteristics that have to be adhered to. A true flamenco bailaore will elicit emotional response without analysis. During their trek the bands of gypsies dwindled as tribes were left along the way until a few remaining gypsies filtered through the Spanish peninsula.
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