1. FLAMENCO MUSIC Rocio Mejia

2. WHAT IS FLAMENCO? An expression of life, a communication on the deepestmost profound level Folk art and culture from Spain (Andalusia) The musical outlet of the poor and oppressed Influenced by 4 major cultures Gypsies Moors, or Arabs Jews Indigenous Andalusians 3. GYPSIES COME TO SPAIN Gypsies began to migrate intoEurope from the Middle Eastand northern Africa Brought their own styles ofmusic and dance Earned money by performingtrades such as storytelling,using herbal medicine, anddoing other odd jobs 4. MEANWHILE Arabs are taking over the Middle East and Europe, workingtheir way to Spain A new Spain was created Mixed cultures, religions, and language The blending of these cultures in specifically Andalusia hada large part in the formation of flamenco 5. 1492 Jews were banished from Spain anyone that did not conform to standard Spanish societywas tortured, persecuted, and killed Many were forced to join existing gypsy groups Spanish society looked down upon gypsy customs,beliefs, While in hiding or in prison, they would sing songs toexpress their heartache Similar to spirituals and other African American musicmore commonly known 6. During the 19th century, gypsies wereno longer in hiding Began to display their musicand dance in public Gained admirers Did not become popular untilnon-Gypsies beganperforming in cafes andtheatres Gypsies have always beenconsidered the bestinterpreters 7. THE NAME FLAMENCO The name "Flamenco" did not come from the Gitanos(Gypsies) themselves. The name Flamenco was chosen as a reference (theFlemings) Flemish Charles brought Latin Flanders to sing in theSpanish cathedrals, to brighten up the sober Islamiclifestyle. These very good singers were called Flamencos (Flemish). 8. EMBELLISHMENTS AND RHYTHM Typical of Gypsy music all over the world are the mostlysimplistic harmonies (often of local music) that are used,combined with the extensive use of embellishments. improvisation plays a major part in this music; wheneverthey play a piece, its never the same twice. Flamenco is felt from measure to measure, with up to twelvecounts and several beats in a measure. In flamenco eachmeasure is a rhythmical phrase, with a "question-answer"structure 9. INSTRUMENTS IN FLAMENCO: singing, dance and guitar. The most complete form offlamenco is where these threebasic components are used. there are some songs that aredone without any accompaniment. 10. MUSICAL QUALITIES For the Gitanos, the significance of their singing is related tothe way singer can strike or touch the audience. songs were their only tools to orally pass on historical factsand personal feelings and emotions. 11. HARMONIC CONTENT The three modes, used in flamenco guitar music , are the Ionian mode (the major scale), the Aolean mode(the natural Minor scale) and the Phrygian mode Typical chord progression of the Flamenco cadence isVI, V, IV, III . The most typical chord progression of the Flamencocadence is VI,V, IV, III in which the III is major dominantPhrygian 12. FLAMENCO TODAY The number of different typesof instruments has grownsignificantly. violin, the cello and the fluteare used frequently inflamenco performances. fusion with folk music, jazz orMiddle Eastern, Asian andLatin musical styles. 13. http://www.andalucia.com/flamenco/home.htm Bailaora: MOTION/MOVEMENT SUBJECT: MOTION/MOVEMENTPosted in the Project.flickrgroup. Some rights reserved by Flavio (mostly off for a while...) All rights reserved by Luca Fiaccavento This photo was taken on May 16, 2009 in Frascati, Lazio, IT. Some rights reserved by klmartin