Los gitanos yel flamenco

Los gitanosThe term "Gypsies" is used by outsiders to label

an ethnic group the members of which refer to themselves as Roma and speak a language known as Romaní.

They follow a nomadic life-style, tend to culturally isolate themselves thus creating a sense of mystery surrounding them and their origins.

It is generally accepted that Gypsies migrated out of India or Pakistan into Europe as early as the 11th century.

There is a large population of gitanos in southern Spain in Andalucía

One of the major contributions of the gitanos is FLAMENCO - music and dance.

Flamenco:Fusion of at least four cultures:

the gypsies the Moors/Arabs the Jews the indigenous Andalusians

Throughout history, Flamenco has been an outlet for the poor and oppressed.

3 Part Art

La guitarra (the guitar)

El baile (the dance)

Los vocales (the vocals)

The handclapping or palmas is also considered an art.

Flamenco: La guitarra

Lighter than the classic guitar

Strumming and rhythm patterns

Tapping Improvisation

Flamenco: Los vocales

From the heart and soul

Very passionate

Flamenco: El baile Improvisation Elaborate dresses,

lots of times red Elaborate

movements with hands and feet

The Gipsy Kings

The Gipsy KingsProgressive pop-oriented flamenco groupMembers are two bands of brothers: the

Reyes, and the BaliardosThey are the descendants of Spanish gypsy

families that fled to France to escape Spain’s Civil War.

Reyes means Kings in Spanish.Very proud of their last name and being

gypsies, hence their name.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=cJZ4UA18HGwVideo of Flamenco street performance