--- title: "Flamenco blog" url: https://www.tablaosflamencos.com/en/flamenco-blog date: 2025-12-29 modified: 2026-01-17 author: "Miguel Ortiz" image: https://www.tablaosflamencos.com/wp-content/uploads/blog-flamenco-01-2.webp type: page lang: en --- # Flamenco blog # Flamenco blog Guides, history and culture to experience flamenco ## Flamenco blog Welcome to the **flamenco blog** of Tablaos Flamencos: a place to read, discover and understand flamenco, with quality content whether you’re looking for cultural inspiration or planning a live experience. Here you’ll find articles on history, palos, artists, theory, current affairs and context; and when you need it, practical city guides to choose a great plan and book with confidence. ![Blog Flamenco | Tablaos Flamencos](https://www.tablaosflamencos.com/wp-content/uploads/blog-flamenco-01-1-1024x572.webp) ## Latest articles Filters Categories [Reset](#) All Flamenco by city Flamenco guides History of flamenco News / Updates Tablaos & flamenco shows Apply Filters [](https://www.tablaosflamencos.com/en/flamenco-triana-history-compas-where-to-experience-it.html) ![Flamenco en Triana: historia, compás y dónde vivirlo hoy](https://www.tablaosflamencos.com/wp-content/uploads/flamenco-en-triana-historia-compas-y-donde-vivirlo-hoy-01-1-1-600x338.webp) 1 day ago ## Flamenco in Triana: history, compás and where to experience it today The history of flamenco in Triana: the Cava, soleás, tangos, artists, compás and a practical guide to where to experience it in Seville today. [](https://www.tablaosflamencos.com/en/flamenco-painting-visual-art-dance.html) ![Flamenco y pintura: cuando el baile se convierte también en arte visual](https://www.tablaosflamencos.com/wp-content/uploads/flamenco-y-pintura-cuando-el-baile-se-convierte-tambien-en-arte-visual-01-1-1-600x425.webp) 1 day ago ## Flamenco and painting: when dance also becomes visual art Discover the relationship between flamenco and painting, from Julio Romero de Torres and Vicente Escudero to José Maldonado and the body transformed into a brush. [](https://www.tablaosflamencos.com/en/what-is-flamenco-duende.html) ![Qué es el duende flamenco: significado, Lorca y cómo reconocerlo](https://www.tablaosflamencos.com/wp-content/uploads/que-es-el-duende-flamenco-significado-lorca-y-como-reconocerlo-01-1-1-600x400.webp) 1 day ago ## What is flamenco duende: meaning, Lorca and how to recognize it Discover what flamenco duende means, how Federico García Lorca explained it, and why it goes beyond technique, easy emotion and clichés. [](https://www.tablaosflamencos.com/en/photos-videos-flamenco-show.html) ![¿Se pueden hacer fotos y vídeos durante un espectáculo flamenco?](https://www.tablaosflamencos.com/wp-content/uploads/¿se-pueden-hacer-fotos-y-videos-durante-un-espectaculo-flamenco-01-1-1-600x338.webp) 1 day ago ## Can you take photos and videos during a flamenco show? Can you take photos and videos during a flamenco show? It depends on the tablao. Learn the rules on flash, phones, cameras and recording. [](https://www.tablaosflamencos.com/en/seville-vanished-flamenco-tablaos.html) ![Tablaos flamencos desaparecidos de Sevilla: espacios que forman parte de su historia](https://www.tablaosflamencos.com/wp-content/uploads/tablaos-flamencos-desaparecidos-de-sevilla-espacios-que-forman-parte-de-su-historia-01-1-1-600x338.webp) 1 day ago ## Seville’s vanished flamenco tablaos: venues that form part of its history A journey through Cortijo El Guajiro, La Cochera, La Trocha, Las Brujas and other lost tablaos in Seville to understand their legacy in flamenco history. [](https://www.tablaosflamencos.com/en/origin-flamenco-tablao.html) ![El origen del tablao flamenco: de los cafés cantantes a los escenarios actuales](https://www.tablaosflamencos.com/wp-content/uploads/el-origen-del-tablao-flamenco-de-los-cafes-cantantes-a-los-escenarios-actuales-01-1-1-600x338.webp) 2 days ago ## The origin of the flamenco tablao: from cafés cantantes to today’s stages The history of the flamenco tablao: from 19th-century cafés cantantes to the first modern tablaos and their role today as spaces for flamenco creation, work and transmission. [](https://www.tablaosflamencos.com/en/how-to-tell-if-flamenco-show-is-authentic.html) ![Cómo saber si un espectáculo flamenco es auténtico](https://www.tablaosflamencos.com/wp-content/uploads/como-saber-si-un-espectaculo-flamenco-es-autentico-01-1-1-600x338.webp) 3 days ago ## How to tell if a flamenco show is authentic A practical guide to tell whether a flamenco show is authentic: what to check before booking and what signs to look for during the performance. [](https://www.tablaosflamencos.com/en/free-flamenco-seville.html) ![Flamenco gratis en Sevilla](https://www.tablaosflamencos.com/wp-content/uploads/flamenco-gratis-en-sevilla-01-1-1-600x338.webp) 3 days ago ## Free flamenco in Seville Guide to free flamenco in Seville: La Carbonería, temporary events, peñas and why booking a tablao is the safest option. [](https://www.tablaosflamencos.com/en/flamenco-mallorca-flamenco-night.html) ![Flamenco Mallorca | Tablaos Flamencos](https://www.tablaosflamencos.com/wp-content/uploads/mallorca-01-600x327.webp) 3 days ago ## Flamenco in Mallorca: where to enjoy a flamenco night on the island Guide to enjoying a flamenco night in Mallorca: tablaos and shows in Palma, seasonal options, areas, schedules and booking tips. [](https://www.tablaosflamencos.com/en/tablao-flamenco-la-alborea-granada.html) ![Tablao Flamenco La Alboreá | Tablaos Flamencos](https://www.tablaosflamencos.com/wp-content/uploads/tablao-flamenco-la-alborea-01-600x442.webp) 3 days ago ## Tablao Flamenco La Alboreá: flamenco in the heart of Granada Discover Tablao Flamenco La Alboreá by Plaza Nueva: show format, artists, schedules, location, ticket options and tips for booking flamenco in Granada. [](https://www.tablaosflamencos.com/en/flamenco-in-film-movies-documentaries-short-films.html) ![Flamenco en el cine: películas, documentales y cortometrajes para descubrir el arte jondo](https://www.tablaosflamencos.com/wp-content/uploads/flamenco-en-el-cine-peliculas-documentales-y-cortometrajes-para-descubrir-el-arte-jondo-01-1-1-600x338.webp) 3 days ago ## Flamenco in film: movies, documentaries and short films to discover the art of flamenco Essential movies, documentaries and short films to discover flamenco: from Carmen Amaya and Carlos Saura to Paco de Lucía, La Chana, Omega and Rocío Molina. [](https://www.tablaosflamencos.com/en/where-to-see-flamenco-in-seville.html) ![Dónde ver flamenco en Sevilla](https://www.tablaosflamencos.com/wp-content/uploads/donde-ver-flamenco-en-sevilla-01-1-1-600x338.webp) 4 days ago ## Where to see flamenco in Seville A practical guide to choosing where to see flamenco in Seville: compare tablaos by area, type of experience and booking options. 1 [2](https://www.tablaosflamencos.com/en/flamenco-blog.md//page/2) [3](https://www.tablaosflamencos.com/en/flamenco-blog.md//page/3) [4](https://www.tablaosflamencos.com/en/flamenco-blog.md//page/4) [5](https://www.tablaosflamencos.com/en/flamenco-blog.md//page/5) [Next](https://www.tablaosflamencos.com/en/flamenco-blog.md//page/2) ## Choose your city and find live flamenco If you already know your destination, go straight to your city to see available options and clear recommendations. [](https://www.tablaosflamencos.com/en/flamenco-in-seville) ![Flamenco Sevilla | Tablaos Flamencos](https://www.tablaosflamencos.com/wp-content/uploads/sevilla-01-600x335.webp) Seville [](https://www.tablaosflamencos.com/en/flamenco-in-malaga) ![Flamenco Málaga | Tablaos Flamencos](https://www.tablaosflamencos.com/wp-content/uploads/malaga-01-1-1-600x335.webp) Malaga [](https://www.tablaosflamencos.com/en/flamenco-in-granada) ![Flamenco Granada | Tablaos Flamencos](https://www.tablaosflamencos.com/wp-content/uploads/granada-01-1-1-600x335.webp) Granada [](https://www.tablaosflamencos.com/en/flamenco-in-cordoba) ![Flamenco Córdoba | Tablaos Flamencos](https://www.tablaosflamencos.com/wp-content/uploads/cordoba-01-600x335.webp) Cordoba [](https://www.tablaosflamencos.com/en/flamenco-in-madrid) ![Flamenco Madrid | Tablaos Flamencos](https://www.tablaosflamencos.com/wp-content/uploads/madrid-01-1-600x335.webp) Madrid [](https://www.tablaosflamencos.com/en/flamenco-in-barcelona) ![Flamenco Barcelona | Tablaos Flamencos](https://www.tablaosflamencos.com/wp-content/uploads/barcelona-01-1-1-600x335.webp) Barcelona [](https://www.tablaosflamencos.com/en/flamenco-in-jerez) ![Flamenco Jerez | Tablaos Flamencos](https://www.tablaosflamencos.com/wp-content/uploads/jerez-01-1-3-600x335.webp) Jerez [](https://www.tablaosflamencos.com/en/flamenco-in-valencia) ![Flamenco Valencia | Tablaos Flamencos](https://www.tablaosflamencos.com/wp-content/uploads/valencia-01-600x335.webp) Valencia [View all cities](https://www.tablaosflamencos.com/en/cities) ## What you’ll find on this flamenco blog On the **flamenco blog** you’ll find content for different moments: sometimes to solve a quick question, and other times to sit down and read at ease. We’ll publish city guides and recommendations to see live flamenco, but also more cultural and informative articles about flamenco history, palos and styles, artists and schools, theory and analysis, vocabulary, instruments, curiosities and context. Over time we’ll add a variety of formats such as themed picks, interviews, routes, concept explainers and current pieces to better understand the flamenco scene. ## How we recommend shows When we make recommendations focused on the live experience, we aim for them to match what the visitor expects and the kind of plan they have in mind. That’s why we consider location and how easy it is to get there, the artistic quality of the cast (dance, singing and guitar), comfort and sightlines in the room, the pace of the show, and the relationship between what’s included and the final price. We also take into account practical details such as typical schedules, duration, and whether the experience includes a drink or dinner. The idea is simple: that booking feels like a good decision and that your flamenco night turns out perfect. ## Our commitment to flamenco We believe flamenco is enjoyed more when you understand it better: its history, its codes, its palos, its voices and its silences. In this blog we care about rigor and clarity, avoiding noise and clichés, so that every read brings you closer to real flamenco. And if an article leads you to see it live, even better: flamenco, in the end, happens on a stage.