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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.
Latest articles
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Free flamenco in Seville
Guide to free flamenco in Seville: La Carbonería, temporary events, peñas and why booking a tablao is the safest option.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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