The president of the Junta, Juanma Moreno, has defended Andalusia’s autonomy to be able to compete for leadership in Spain, while at the same time calling for unity, collective effort and a generous and useful alliance of all Andalusians to build a better Andalusia and move forward together towards the future with determination and pride. […]
A total of 14 Andalusian companies or brands from the music sector are taking part in the 27th edition of the WOMEX (Worldwide Music Expo) Fair, which is being held in Oporto (Portugal) from 27 to 31 October. On the initiative of the Regional Ministry of Culture and Historical Heritage – through the Andalusian Agency of Cultural Institutions – and Extenda (Andalusian public company for Foreign Promotion), representatives of musical groups, distributors, recording studios, flamenco artists, record companies, and others will be able to sell their products or share experiences with some 2,500 agents from more than 80 countries.
The transcendence of this art has crossed all international borders, universalising it and sowing seeds in every corner of the world, where it is considered one of the most precious jewels of music and dance. But we cannot ignore the fact that gitano hands were involved in the shaping of this treasure, giving it the status of paternity and upbringing
The Government of Andalusia has named the singer Raphael as Favourite Son.
The foot tapping or the furious passion is what characterises the flamenco dance. This dance is the third part of the flamenco art, and has a historical background with the development of the Spanish culture.
