Flamenco everywhere!!!
/One of the special things about Granada is Flamenco is everywhere!!! Now, given my love for it, I of course go out looking for it but isn’t is so easy to find that I feel like I am able to be part of this wonderful city!
Shows everyday, in so many places: I have been here for a week and have seen five show in five different venues. Each one had amazing performers! They are professionals who give their upmost to even a small audience of 15 at my last show. The hard work of being a full time professional dancer or musician is a hard one e! I am grateful for them sharing their art!
Music in the streets:i If you walk around the Albaicín, one of the oldest neighborhoods, you will hear guitarist and singers tucked away in shaded corners. They are amazing musicians and give a sound score to this cobblestoned, narrow streets.
A way to celebrate: Last week was the celebration of Corpus Cristi. Everyday in City hall there was a Flamenco performance from local amateur groups. It was so fun to see these large groups of people doing Flamenco. There was even a Flamenco community group in the parade using castanets.
NOTES ON LEARNING When you surround yourself in a community that you would like to learn from, it IS easier. You see it in the streets, hear it out the windows, have people using the language everywhere. While the concept of immersion is not a new one, being in Spain is one of the rare, fortunate times that I have been able to do so!
Photo is of Conchi Maya, a beautiful dancer from Motril. I loved her use of her skirt to emphasize energy!!!
