Flamenco is also oriental

Article author: FUNCI

Date of publication of the article: 08/10/2011

Year of publication: 2011

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Spanish guitar¿Who said that flamenco was only something from Spain? Aside from the theories about the origins of flamenco (it came probably from the North of India and was introduced in Spain in the 15th century), it is sure that more and more people from all over the world like and play it. This is the case of an iranian musician that introduces melodies of a “sitar”: Matthew , Said & Yahya Moadel Persia to Andalusia Homayoun Bidad, Soleares, and of Guitarra Flamenca Band, headed by Haitham (Aguilucho), who performs “soleas”, “rumbas” and “farrucas” in Bahrein!

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