THE ART OF FLAMENCO is an invaluable book for the flamenco aficionado. Written by a recognized authority in the field who has the double advantage of being a flamenco guitarist and of being married to a Spanish flamenco dancer and singer, this book combines a rare insight intg the concept of flamenco as well as into the art itself. It is by far the most complete book on flamenco in any language, and the only one of any scope in the English language. Also, it is designed for everyone, from the beginner to the most advanced aficionado. As such, THE ART OF FLAMENCO is a valuable addition to everyone's library.
Author(s): Donn E. Pohren
Publisher: Editorial Jerez Industrial
Year: 1962
Language: English
Commentary: Cleaned and OCR'ed
Pages: 247
City: Jerez De La Frontera
Forward 9
PART I: THE PHILOSOPHY OF FLAMENCO 11
Introduction 13
Donkey Back 15
Juerga 26
Flamenco and the Bullfight 30
Gypsies 33
Progress 36
PART II: THE ART OF FLAMENCO 37
Origin and Background 39
What is Flamenco? 42
The Song 48
The Dance 56
The Guitar 66
The Jaleo 76
Reciting 77
Flamenco and the Non-Spaniard 78
The Cante and the Non-Spaniard 79
The Baile and the Non-Spaniard 81
The Toque and the Non-Spaniard 83
Hard Times and Renewed Hope 87
PART III: ENCYCLOPEDIA OF FLAMENCO 95
Discussion of the Verses of the Cante 97
Genealogy of Cante Flamenco 99
Encyclopedia index 101
Encyclopedia proper 103
PART IV: APPENDICES 133
1.—Breakdown of the Cante, Baile, and Toque 155
2.—Outstanding Flamenco Artists 159
Singers 159
Dancers 161
Guitarists 163
3.—Flamenco Records of Special Interest 166
4.—Commercial Flamenco Establishments 173
Within Spain 174
Outside of Spain 179
5.—Private Juergas 181
6,—Flamenco Contests 185
Concurso Nacional de Cante Jondo 185
La Llave de Oro del Cante 188
I Concurso Internacional de Arte Flamenco 190
7.—Learning Flamenco 197
8.—Buying a Guitar 199
Glossary 205
Photographs follow pages 8, 32, 64, 88, and 152.
