Los gitanos y el flamenco

1. Los gitanos yel flamenco

2. Los gitanos • The term "Gypsies" is used by outsiders to label an ethnic group the members of which refer to themselves as Roma and speak a language known as Romaní. • They follow a nomadic life-style, tend to culturally isolate themselves thus creating a sense of mystery surrounding them and their origins. • It is generally accepted that Gypsies migrated out of India or Pakistan into Europe as early as the 11th century.

3. There is a large population of gitanos in southern Spain in Andalucía • One of the major contributions of the gitanos is FLAMENCO - music and dance.

4. Flamenco: • Fusion of at least four cultures: • the gypsies • the Moors/Arabs • the Jews • the indigenous Andalusians • Throughout history, Flamenco has been an outlet for the poor and oppressed.

5. 3 Part Art • La guitarra (the guitar) • El baile (the dance) • Los vocales (the vocals)

6. The handclapping or palmas is also considered an art.

7. Flamenco: La guitarra • Lighter than the classic guitar • Strumming and rhythm patterns • Tapping • Improvisation

8. Flamenco: Los vocales • From the heart and soul • Very passionate

9. Flamenco: El baile • Improvisation • Elaborate dresses, lots of times red • Elaborate movements with hands and feet

10. The Gipsy Kings

11. The Gipsy Kings • Progressive pop-oriented flamenco group • Members are two bands of brothers: the Reyes, and the Baliardos • They are the descendants of Spanish gypsy families that fled to France to escape Spain’s Civil War. • Reyes means Kings in Spanish. • Very proud of their last name and being gypsies, hence their name.

12. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJZ4UA18HGw Video of Flamenco street performance