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The passionate dance that is flamenco
One of the world's most emotionally-charged art forms
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Flamenco is the bold and elegant fusion of singing, dancing, and music, an emotionally-charged art form that has its roots in southern Spanish culture. Based on the various folkloric music traditions of Andalusia, flamenco is one of the many symbols of Spanish national identity. But the history of flamenco is a fraught one, associated as it is with social injustice and despair as much as happiness and joy. Indeed, it's as complicated as it is compelling.
Intrigued? Click through and find out how flamenco has been played out over the centuries.
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