The Art of Flamenco

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THE ART OF FLAMENCO is an invaluable book for the flamenco aficionado. Written by a recognized authority in the field who has the double advantage of being a flamenco guitarist and of being married to a Spanish flamenco dancer and singer, this book combines a rare insight intg the concept of flamenco as well as into the art itself. It is by far the most complete book on flamenco in any language, and the only one of any scope in the English language. Also, it is designed for everyone, from the beginner to the most advanced aficionado. As such, THE ART OF FLAMENCO is a valuable addition to everyone's library. Forward 9 PART I: THE PHILOSOPHY OF FLAMENCO 11 Introduction 13 Donkey Back 15 Juerga 26 Flamenco and the Bullfight 30 Gypsies 33 Progress 36 PART II: THE ART OF FLAMENCO 37 Origin and Background 39 What is Flamenco? 42 The Song 48 The Dance 56 The Guitar 66 The Jaleo 76 Reciting 77 Flamenco and the Non-Spaniard 78 The Cante and the Non-Spaniard 79 The Baile and the Non-Spaniard 81 The Toque and the Non-Spaniard 83 Hard Times and Renewed Hope 87 PART III: ENCYCLOPEDIA OF FLAMENCO 95 Discussion of the Verses of the Cante 97 Genealogy of Cante Flamenco 99 Encyclopedia index 101 Encyclopedia proper 103 PART IV: APPENDICES 133 1.—Breakdown of the Cante, Baile, and Toque 155 2.—Outstanding Flamenco Artists 159 Singers 159 Dancers 161 Guitarists 163 3.—Flamenco Records of Special Interest 166 4.—Commercial Flamenco Establishments 173 Within Spain 174 Outside of Spain 179 5.—Private Juergas 181 6,—Flamenco Contests 185 Concurso Nacional de Cante Jondo 185 La Llave de Oro del Cante 188 I Concurso Internacional de Arte Flamenco 190 7.—Learning Flamenco 197 8.—Buying a Guitar 199 Glossary 205 Photographs follow pages 8, 32, 64, 88, and 152.