Finding Flamenco

Finding Flamenco
Author: Stephany Borges
Publisher: Archway Publishing
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2019-11-06
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1480883956

In her teens, Stephany Borges saw her first flamenco show at Los Flamencos de la Bodega in North Beach, San Francisco. From the first note of the flamenco guitar and the first throaty cry of the singer, she knew she had found a world of music and dance that thrilled her to the core. She then studied with the legendary Isa Mura and Ernesto Hernandez until her mother put a stop to it because dancers rarely made a decent living. Borges chose another career path teaching English and creative writing. At around sixty, she retired from teaching at a California university, sold her house in Northern California, and moved to New Mexico. Though much rehearsed and carefully orchestrated, the reality of leaving her job, her community, and her home in the redwoods to live a new life in the high desert was not easy. And, then unexpectedly, she found flamenco. It never occurred to her that her abiding love of dance would be resurrected at this stage in her life. In Finding Flamenco, she shares the stories of her adventures and passions, telling her tales of loss, travel, friendships, relationships, and so much more.

The Rough Guide to Andalucia

The Rough Guide to Andalucia
Author: Rough Guides
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 856
Release: 2015-05-05
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0241217563

The fully updated Rough Guide to Andalucía is the ultimate guide to this autonomous region in southern Spain; an exciting blend of fiestas, sherry, Roman ruins and whitewashed villages. Lavish photography brings to life the region's wealth of attractions from the breathtaking Alhambra palace in Granada and Córdoba's exquisite medieval Mezquita to the spectacular natural beauty of Andalucía's numerous national parks. The Rough Guide to Andalucía provides comprehensive coverage of all major sights and towns, with incisive reviews of the best places to eat, sleep and drink in every price range as well as insider tips on the best tapas bars, clubs and beaches. The detailed and easy-to-use colour maps and plans for each major town, city and monument, alongside expert advice on getting around, as well as engaging commentary on the region's history and culture mean that you really can make the most of your visit to Andalucía.

The Rough Guide to Andalucia (Travel Guide eBook)

The Rough Guide to Andalucia (Travel Guide eBook)
Author: Eva Hibbs
Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited
Total Pages: 891
Release: 2018-06-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1789194202

Discover this mesmerising region of Spain with the most incisive and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to hike in the Sierra Nevada National Park, marvel at the world-famous Alhambra or discover Malaga's burgeoning art scene, The Rough Guide to Andalucia will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink, shop and visit along the way. Independent, trusted reviews written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and insight, to help you get the most out of your visit, with options to suit every budget. Full-colour chapter maps throughout - to explore the steep alleyways of Granada's Albaicin or wander Seville's orange tree-lined streets without needing to get online. Stunning images - a rich collection of inspiring colour photography. Things not to miss - Rough Guides' rundown of the best sights and experiences in Andalucia. Itineraries - carefully planned routes to help you organize your trip. Detailed coverage - this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way. Areas covered include: Malaga; Cadiz; Seville; Huelva; Cordoba; Jaen; Granada; Almeria; Costa del Sol; The White Towns; Costa de la Luz; Gibraltar; Las Alpujarras; Ronda. Attractions include: Museo Picasso; La Giralda and Cathedral (Seville); Alcazar (Seville); Mezquita; Medina Azahara; Alhambra; Capilla Real (Granada). Basics - essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, accommodation, food and drink, festivals and events, sports and more. Background information - a Contexts chapter devoted to history, the background of flamenco, recommended books and a useful language section. Make the Most of Your Time on Earth with The Rough Guide to Andalucia. About Rough Guides: Escape the everyday with Rough Guides. We are a leading travel publisher known for our "tell it like it is" attitude, up-to-date content and great writing. Since 1982, we've published books covering more than 120 destinations around the globe, with an ever-growing series of ebooks, a range of beautiful, inspirational reference titles, and an award-winning website. We pride ourselves on our accurate, honest and informed travel guides.

Flamenco and Bullfighting

Flamenco and Bullfighting
Author: Adair Landborn
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 309
Release: 2015-09-16
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 0786496169

Flamenco dance and bullfighting are parallel arts with shared traditions, performance conventions and vocabularies of movement. This volume introduces readers to an ongoing discussion in Spanish scholarship about the links between these two quintessentially Spanish arts. The author--a dancer and a student of bullfighting--describes the informal practice of both arts in private settings and their emergence as formal public rituals in the bullfighting arena and on the flamenco stage. Key bullfighting techniques and their influence on flamenco dance style are discussed in the context of understanding the worldview and kinesthetic culture of Spain.

The Keys to Flamenco Guitar Volume 1

The Keys to Flamenco Guitar Volume 1
Author: Dennis Koster
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 129
Release: 2015-10-08
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1610657640

The mysteries of the challenging flamenco style are unlocked in this exciting method for guitarists at all levels. Carefully graded examples present every flamenco form, first with basic techniques and then with increased virtuosity. Written in standard notation and tablature, complete with chord diagrams and detailed right-hand instructions. Every example in the book appears on the companion CD.

Flamenco

Flamenco
Author: Dennis Koster
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2002
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780739024782

The Guitar Atlas series continues with a vivid exploration of Flamenco guitar. Dennis Koster, one of New York's most sought after teachers for over 25 years, guides you through distinctive rhythms such as soleares, alegras and buleras along with important techniques like rasgueado, tremolo and golpe. Features like standard notation and TAB as well as an accompanying CD demonstrating all examples and compositions in the book are sure to make learning this passionate style both easy and fun.

The Rough Guide to Spain

The Rough Guide to Spain
Author: Simon Baskett
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 1000
Release: 2009-04-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9781848360341

This is a guide to one of Europe's most intense and dramatic countries - Spain. Featuring in-depth coverage of all the great historic cities and monuments, it also provides information on the best hotels, restaurants, beaches and nightlife.

The Rough Guide to Spain

The Rough Guide to Spain
Author: Jules Brown
Publisher: Rough Guides UK
Total Pages: 2454
Release: 2009-04-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1848368372

The Rough Guide to Spain is the ultimate travel guide with clear maps and detailed coverage of all the best Spanish attractions. Discover the vibrant regions of Spain from the outstanding art of Madrid to tapas in Barcelona and foot-stamping Flamenco in Southern Spain. New features explore the best Spanish wine, walks in Spain and Spain's key fiestas whilst an increased Spanish language section will get you started on Catalan, Basque and Gelego. Find detailed practical advice on what to see and do in Spain whilst relying on up-to-date descriptions of the best hotels in Spain, bars in Spain, restaurants in Spain, shops in Spain and Spanish festivals for all budgets. You'll find expert tips on exploring Spain's varied landscapes, from the rías of Galicia to the coves of the Balearics; and authoritative background on Spain's history and wildlife, with the low-down on every major fiesta. Explore all corners of Spain with the clearest maps of any guide. Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to Spain.

Flamenco Nation

Flamenco Nation
Author: Sandie Holguín
Publisher: University of Wisconsin Press
Total Pages: 379
Release: 2019-06-11
Genre: History
ISBN: 0299321800

How did flamenco—a song and dance form associated with both a despised ethnic minority in Spain and a region frequently derided by Spaniards—become so inexorably tied to the country’s culture? Sandie Holguín focuses on the history of the form and how reactions to the performances transformed from disgust to reverance over the course of two centuries. Holguín brings forth an important interplay between regional nationalists and image makers actively involved in building a tourist industry. Soon they realized flamenco performances could be turned into a folkloric attraction that could stimulate the economy. Tourists and Spaniards alike began to cultivate flamenco as a representation of the country's national identity. This study reveals not only how Spain designed and promoted its own symbol but also how this cultural form took on a life of its own.

The Rough Guide to Spain

The Rough Guide to Spain
Author: Rough Guides
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 1277
Release: 2015-03-02
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0241206227

The Rough Guide to Spain is the definitive guide to this captivating country, with in-depth coverage of everything from its classic cities to hidden island beaches. The introduction will help you choose where to go and what to see, inspired by dozens of stunning photos. The Things Not To Miss section runs through all the must-sees, while the Itineraries guide you around the country's highlights. Navigation through the book and on the ground is aided by clear color maps with every chapter. Each map is keyed with all the accommodation, eating and drinking options, nightlife venues, and shops that are reviewed in detail in the Listings chapters. With stunning photography to inspire you and clear maps to steer you, The Rough Guide to Spain will ensure you discover the best of Spain, whether it's ticking off Gaudí's stunning architectural masterpieces in Barcelona, hiking in the magnificent Picos de Europa, admiring Granada's splendid Alhambra, or taking part in one of the country's fabulously vibrant fiestas. Insider reviews reveal the best places to eat, sleep and party with something for every budget, whether you want to stay in a majestic parador, sip sherry in Jerez, bar-hop in Madrid or nab a table at one of Catalunya's hottest restaurants. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Spain.