Flamenco Attitude

A miscellaneous episode where we discuss the news about a new book on Camaron de La Isla. We also review some flamenco-themed films by director Isaki Lacuesta for your leisure! Article: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2022/jan/23/flamenco-singer-camaron-de-la-isla-graphic-novel Films: La Leyenda Del Tiempo: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0495138/ Entre Dos Aguas: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt61572...

Come with us on a journey around the world as we visit different countries, exploring and loving flamenco. From the Japanese islands to Australia and Greece, hear about the stories, music and people that flamenco has touched, far beyond its place of origin. You can email us at culturepodcasts@gmail.com or tweet us @flamencopod . We welcome questions and comments in English and Spanish. You can hea...

Religion plays a huge part in flamenco's music and lifestyle. This episode explores some of the artists and songs deeply connected with religious themes and traditions. Hear about the flamenco mass and its "fountains of inspirations". Also - the album that won a national flamenco award. You can email us at culturepodcasts@gmail.com or tweet us @flamencopod . We welcome questions and comments in En...

It's a brand new year! We're starting off with an episode about the key dates and years in flamenco history that changed it forever. When was the first flamenco festival? Why is 2nd July 1992 a sad date in the flamenco calendar? How did 16th November 2010 is the recent most important milestone for the culture? We're covering all this, plus recommending tracks for your playlist. You can email us at...

Get in the spirit of the holidays with our special on Flamenco's celebrations around Christmas. Hear about the songs and traditions around this special time of the year, plus which city in Andalusia does Christmas best! From the Flamenco Attitude team, we wish you happy holidays and a prosperous new year! You can email us at culturepodcasts@gmail.com or tweet us @flamencopod . We welcome questions...

The past created traditions but it's important that there is a future to keep and develop them. So as much as we love talking about the classic flamenco artists, today Marcos sheds the spotlight on the up and coming singers, dancers and players. He also shares stories about a new school and the time he met a flamenco artist in a bar while he was playing table football! You can email us at culturep...

Flamenco is an art form and in this episode we're really exploring its presence in the works of art that various painters produced. And we're hosting an actual artist - Marcos's wide, Frieda! Tune in to hear how she became fascinated in flamenco, her selection of artworks that feature flamenco and what the word "Gesamtkunst" means. You can email us at culturepodcasts@gmail.com or tweet us @flamenc...

Aside from music records, concerts, and films, there's a collection of films who show flamenco people in everyday life. Not quite cinema but not documentaries either, they're a wonderful insight into the lives of flamenco performers - both established and emerging. In this episode we're exploring some of the highlights from these exceptional recordings, done almost as infomercials. https://www.you...

The guitar is the essential flamenco instrument and every maestro has their favourite. What is the most sought after guitar when it comes to flamenco? How important is the cejilla? And why did Marcos refuse to purchase a guitar case on one occasion! This and more in the episode dedicated entirely to guitars! You can email us at culturepodcasts@gmail.com or tweet us @flamencopod . We welcome questi...

We've mentioned the guitar in passing countless times but this incredible instruments deserves a full episode! This Saturday, 13th November, we talk about the wonderful guitars of flamenco, why the cejillas are important and some adventures featuring guitars!

The music of The Gypsy Kings is one of the most recognized when it comes to flamenco. Even if you don't know much about the genre, you would have heard of them! In this episode, Marcos talks about the origins of the legendary band, their music, and what happened when he met them - an encounter they weren't prepared for! You can email us at culturepodcasts@gmail.com or tweet us @flamencopod . We we...

Whether you know much about flamenco or not, you must have heart of The Gypsy Kings! This Saturday, Marcos talks about the origins of the legendary band, their music and his encounter with them that they weren't expecting! You can email us at culturepodcasts@gmail.com or tweet us @flamencopod . We welcome questions and comments in English and Spanish. You can hear our musical choices spread across...

As the world prepares for Halloween, All Saints Day and Dia de los Muertos, Marcos and Galya look into some superstitions and rituals of the flamenco culture. Which song is considered bad luck to play? Who is the most superstitions flamenco singer? And what "duende" actually means? All this and more in today's special season finale on superstitions. Lolo, the black cat, also appears - couldn't mis...

Join us for a darker, more mysterious and more unknown aspect of flamenco culture. This Saturday we're taking black cats, black legends and superstitious singers in our season 5 finale on Flamenco Superstitions

Marcos has dedicated his life not only on playing and studying flamenco, but also meeting the people who created the genre. Here are only some of the flamenco artists he's encountered during his journeys. You can email us at culturepodcasts@gmail.com or tweet us @flamencopod . We welcome questions and comments in English and Spanish. You can hear our musical choices spread across the podcast on Sp...

Flamenco begins and ends with the people who shape it. In this episode, we explore some flamenco artists involvement in political movements and how that was reflected in their art. DISCLAIMER: The creators of this podcast don't associate with political parties or try to promote any political ideologies onto the listeners. This episode is not aimed to deliver political messages, it's created simply...

As Marcos has a huge library, we go through more of his flamenco books - this time in Spanish. Many great stories and people - and some amazing pictures! We discuss rare photos, a journey to photographing all flamenco artists of the 30s and event flamenco and trains. Hope you're taking notes! You can email us at culturepodcasts@gmail.com or tweet us @flamencopod . You can hear our musical choices...

Flamenco is an art that is studies and admired all across the world. And in this episode, we explore what people have written about it - and these are authors outside Andalusia! This is the fascination with flamenco as experienced and written by writers from across the Pond. Books featured in this episode: The Flamenco Guitar The Wind Cried: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wind-Cried-Americans-Discovery-...

This is the episode brought by you - our audience - and we thank you for it. Our first mini Q and A session is finally here, and Marcos is "put on the spot" to answer your questions. Some interesting point - plus Lolo the flamenco cat couldn't miss it! NOTE : We are sorry we couldn't bring you this episode earlier. We recorded remotely last week and the result wasn't good enough. But here we go an...

Yes, on top of everything else, flamenco has specific dishes as well! We're exploring the unique flavours of the flamenco kitchen - and even tasting some while we're going along. This one is for the foodies! For our Q&A in September, please email us at culturepodcasts@gmail.com or tweet us @flamencopod . You can hear our musical choices spread across the podcast on Spotify .

Flamenco is king. But there are other genres and artists that influence guitarist Marcos and he continues to admire them, even though he's fully immersed in the flamenco culture. In this episode, he talks about The Beatles, Joni Mitchell, Carlos Santana - just to name a few! - with as much love as he does for the Andalusian song.

Every artist was a student once - and in this episode, flamenco guitarist Marcos shares memories of his teacher, Pepe Martinez. A wonderful, colourful character, Marcos remembers Pepe as the best teacher he could ever have had. Some great stories to enjoy - including one about toilet paper!

Andalusia has eight provinces! And in this episode, Marcos is taking you on a journey through all of them. From Seville to Granada, hear about the different climate, big and small towns and cities, and the places you absolutely MUST visit when you can. Notes from the hosts: For our Q&A on 25th September, please email us at culturepodcasts@gmail.com or tweet us @flamencopod. We welcome questions an...

Flamenco guitarist and expert Marcos goes to Andalusia every year and while roaming around, he comes across the most incredible places, artists and items he adds to his collection. This is part one of his memories, created under the hot Andalusian summer sun, compete with even hotter flamenco rhythms. Notes from the hosts: For our Q&A on 25th September, please email us at culturepodcasts@gmail.com...

You can find everything under the genre of flamenco - even films! In this episode, Marcos and Galya go through some classic and modern flamenco films, uncovering rich stories with great soundtracks and the best dancing in the business. For our Q&A on 25th September, please email us at culturepodcasts@gmail.com or tweet us @flamencopod . We welcome questions and comments in English and Spanish. You...