Flamenco Attitude

Solea, buleria, tango - so many music genres define flamenco but what's the difference between them? Guitarist and expert Marcos walks Galya through the many sub-genres of the art to show her how many and how variable they are. Prepare for an episode of mood swings, personal stories and nods to the work of great flamenco artists. For our Q&A in September, please email us at culturepodcasts@gmail.c...

For any dedicated fan of any genre, choosing their top ten favourite albums is nearly impossible! But guitarist and expert on the genre did his best to pick and choose the ten he considers a must to listen to. Galya was VERY surprised by some of the rankings and recommendations and maybe you will be too. For our Q&A in September, please email us at culturepodcasts@gmail.com or tweet us @flamencopo...

We were missing for a while, so you must have wondered - what happened? But we haven't been giving you attitude - only flamenco attitude! In this little bonus episode host Galya comes with a quick message about our absence. Also, we welcome your questions and comments for a Q and A episode in September. Use August to write to us. The email is culturepodcasts@gmail.com and @flamencopod on Twitter....

How long has it been since you went to a festival and specifically, a flamenco festival? In this episode, flamenco expert Marcos is looking back at his experiences on festivals he's attended over the years of his travels across Andalucia. Flamenoc Attitude's new season starts with stories that'll make you feel the heat, the fantastic music and the festival mood yet again!

Our episode on 26th June will be on Marcos's Top 5 festivals! A little teaser for you - just one of the incredible stories he shares.

A poet, playwright, and someone who's had an immense contribution to flamenco's development and widespread recorgnition. In this episode, flamenco expert Marcos talks about the life and work of the magnificent Federico García Lorca. And it's the return of Lolo the flamenco cat!

Do you understand the meaning behind the lyrics of a cante? The Andalusian song is rich in imagery and metaphors - not to mention unique words - that take time to grasp. But in this episode, flamenco guitarist and expert Marcos gives host Galya a crash course on how to interpret the lyrics of flamenco songs. (Lolo the flamenco cat was supervising the lesson!)

Enjoying the music and dancing of the flamenco culture is a no-brainer! But immersing yourself deeper into the art can happen only in two ways - to visit the flamenco places yourself or read books by people who have. In this episode, flamenco expert Marcos previews some of the greatest books written about flamenco. Books featured in this episode: You can preview "The Flamencos of Cadiz Bay" here -...

Flamenco guitarist and expert Marcos tells Galya about the connection between flamenco and bullfighting. DISCLAIMER: this is for information and education purposes only. The creators of this podcast don't affiliate with bullfighting or encourage the listeners to support or take part in any activities connected to bullfighting

From Jerez to Cordoba, from Seville to Moron, the flamenco festival posters are screenshots of the magic that the flamenco events create. Join Galya on a walk around flamenco expert Marcos's house which is richly decorated with posters from different years, in various styles and from different places. Some amazing stories to be heard along the way! Stick till the end to find out which poster Galya...

Everyone wants to play like him but few have his dedication to music, his brilliant mind when it comes to composition, and his incredible tempo when it comes to playing the guitar. He is the artist that revolutionized flamenco and made it popular throughout the world. We're dedicating this episode to Paco de Lucia. Galya is in conversation with Marcos who tells her a lot about the life and art of...

Can flamenco mix with other genres like pop, rock, and even rap? Of course it can! Marcos tells Galya about the magic flamenco brings in its encounters with different genres of music.

Marcos takes Galya from the golden age of flamenco - the 70s - right back to the 40s and 30s when flamenco singing was emerging on the world music scene. Who are the greats of the genre? Find out in this episode and also - who was the first-ever flamenco recording artist. You may be surprised!

In this episode, Galya asks Marcos to tell her about the flamboyant fashion, iconic furniture designs, and accessories that come with the flamenco culture. You may buy a flamenco shirt after hearing this!

The curious host Galya asks flamenco artist Marcos what flamenco actually is - simply a genre of music or a way of life? Special appearance from Lolo - the flamenco cat!