Flamenco Flamenco music is defined as a style of spirited, rhythmical dance performed to flamenco music, often with castanets. This style of music originally comes from the music of the gypsies… both originating from Roma, Andalucia, and Castile and then from the Moors and later Jews of Spain. Before we discuss the music itself, I think we should cover the instruments…. No. 1: The Flamenco or more commonly known as the Spanish guitar No. 2: The Cajon No. 3: Castanets No. 4: Hands No. 5: Vocals Interestingly enough this music is named after the guitar itself, that they call “the flamenco.” This guitar is slightly different than a traditional guitar, uses nylon strings, and your right hand is used to play rhythms specific to the style. These styles are: - Bulerías - Alegrías -Fandango -Petenera -Rondeña -Soleá -Tango -etc... Now lets watch a pro play some flamenco... The Cajon: The Cajon actually gets its roots from the slaves that were moved to Peru during colonizat...
