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: replaces 466A7918EDEB77748BEE99612EF7BF94
Pages: 247
City: Jerez De La Frontera
Cover
Contents
Illustrations
Photographs I
Photographs II
Photographs III
Photographs IV
Photographs V
Forward
PART I: THE PHILOSOPHY OF FLAMENCO
Introduction
Donkey Back
Juerga
Flamenco and the Bullfight
Gypsies
Progress
PART II: THE ART OF FLAMENCO
Origin and Background
What is Flamenco?
The Song
The Dance
The Guitar
The Jaleo
Reciting
Flamenco and the Non-Spaniard
The Cante and the Non-Spaniard
The Baile and the Non-Spaniard
The Toque and the Non-Spaniard
Hard Times and Renewed Hope
PART III: ENCYCLOPEDIA OF FLAMENCO
Discussion of the Verses of the Cante
Genealogy of Cante Flamenco
Encyclopedia index
Encyclopedia proper
PART IV: APPENDICES
1.—Breakdown of the Cante, Baile, and Toque
2.—Outstanding Flamenco Artists
Singers
Dancers
Guitarists
3.—Flamenco Records of Special Interest
4.—Commercial Flamenco Establishments
Within Spain
Outside of Spain
5.—Private Juergas
6,—Flamenco Contests
Concurso Nacional de Cante Jondo
La Llave de Oro del Cante
I Concurso Internacional de Arte Flamenco
7.—Learning Flamenco
8.—Buying a Guitar
Glossary
