Musical Genre
Flamenco
An expressive art form combining song, guitar, and dance from Andalusia, Spain.
Cultural Significance
Flamenco reflects the fusion of Roma (Gypsy), Moorish, Jewish, and Andalusian cultures. It expresses deep emotion—joy, sorrow, passion—through intricate rhythms and vocals.
Historical Context
Developed in the 18th century in southern Spain among marginalized Roma communities. Became a symbol of Spanish cultural identity in the 19th and 20th centuries.