los gitanos y el flamenco. los gitanos the term "gypsies" is used by outsiders to label...
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Los gitanos yel flamenco
Los gitanosThe term "Gypsies" is used by outsiders to label
an ethnic group the members of which refer to themselves as Roma and speak a language known as Romaní.
They follow a nomadic life-style, tend to culturally isolate themselves thus creating a sense of mystery surrounding them and their origins.
It is generally accepted that Gypsies migrated out of India or Pakistan into Europe as early as the 11th century.
There is a large population of gitanos in southern Spain in Andalucía
One of the major contributions of the gitanos is FLAMENCO - music and dance.
Flamenco:Fusion of at least four cultures:
the gypsies the Moors/Arabs the Jews the indigenous Andalusians
Throughout history, Flamenco has been an outlet for the poor and oppressed.
3 Part Art
La guitarra (the guitar)
El baile (the dance)
Los vocales (the vocals)
The handclapping or palmas is also considered an art.
Flamenco: La guitarra
Lighter than the classic guitar
Strumming and rhythm patterns
Tapping Improvisation
Flamenco: Los vocales
From the heart and soul
Very passionate
Flamenco: El baile Improvisation Elaborate dresses,
lots of times red Elaborate
movements with hands and feet
The Gipsy Kings
The Gipsy KingsProgressive pop-oriented flamenco groupMembers are two bands of brothers: the
Reyes, and the BaliardosThey are the descendants of Spanish gypsy
families that fled to France to escape Spain’s Civil War.
Reyes means Kings in Spanish.Very proud of their last name and being
gypsies, hence their name.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=cJZ4UA18HGwVideo of Flamenco street performance