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Palos of Flamenco: Guajiras

Palos of Flamenco: Guajiras

Sep 21, 2023

Guajiras is a palo of flamenco that’s super feminine, languid, and humid. The music originated in Cuba and was brought to Spain and became “flamencofied.” These kinds of palos are called “de ida y vuelta”...

All about Alegrías, the happy palo of flamenco

All about Alegrías, the happy palo of flamenco

Oct 6, 2022

Alegrías is such a fun rhythm. It’s a mid to fast tempo with a 12 count compás. The aire is happy and light and danced by both men and women. Many times it’s danced with...

¡Qué Alegría!

¡Qué Alegría!

Nov 9, 2020

Alegrías is such a wonderful rhythm in flamenco! Happiness! Joy! Plus there’s so much depth and emotion that can be expressed. This palo of flamenco (flamenco rhythm) originates from the coastal town of Cádiz and...

Solea, the heavy hitter of flamenco

Solea, the heavy hitter of flamenco

Dec 7, 2018

When I teach the flamenco 12 count to a group of new beginners, I usually start in Solea because it’s slow enough for them to grasp the concept of the compás. But then I move...

Bring On the Romance!

Bring On the Romance!

Jan 6, 2015

The flamenco palo, that is. Some palos (flamenco rhythms) get all the attention: Solea, Bulerias, Alegrias, Solea por Bulerias, Tangos, Tientos, Siguirilla, Guajira, Taranto. But there are so many more that continually vie for my...

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