Two very different Spanish cultural expressions have been declared a World Heritage by Unesco this week: Flamenco and Castells. No one received money for this declaration but it does accentuate the fact that both form a unique part of Spanish culture. Flamenco as an art form emerged in the 18th century in Southern Spain and represents a mix of the different cultures that travelled and settled in this part of the world. The main proponents of Flamenco were (and still are) artists of gypsy...
Baila guapa, baila In a city known so well for its flamenco culture, sometimes it’s nice to get away from some of the more pricey shows and lose yourself in a hole-in-the-wall bar like La Carbonería. This is one of my favourite places to go for live flamenco, especially during those sticky summer nights in Sevilla! And I’ve been going there since a local friend of mine introduced me to this charming place over a year ago! I first fell in love with La Carbonería last summer. It tends...
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