CIMG0914

Flamenco

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January 24th 2010
I went to my first live Flamenco show earlier this week. Flamenco is a form of baila y música (dance and music). It is known throughout Spain, but is only native to the region of Andalusía. It has many Arabic and Gypsy influences. Flamenco shows usually include a guitar player, a singer, and a dancer. I went with a group of friends from school. The bar that it was held at was at the entrance t ... read more

Europe » Spain » Andalusia » Granada

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Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in ... ... read more