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THE "AVERAGE FLAMENCO LISTENER"
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JBASHORUN
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Joined: Jan. 23 2005
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THE "AVERAGE FLAMENCO LISTENER&...
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I was wondering what type of person the "average Flamenco listener" is (if there is such a thing). Spanish or Foreign, old or young, etc. It just occurred to me that many of the members I have come across on the forum don't seem to be Spanish (Eg. Ron, Jon, Thomas, Cheston, Kate, Simon... I'm sure there are many more). I have to admit that I only know a handful of Spaniards. One of them is about 25 years old, and does not own ANY flamenco albums. I copied her a few and she seems to think they're okay, although she didn't like the cante much. To be honest I think she finds Ricky Martin songs much easier to dance to! Is this why many young people don't seem to listen to Flamenco (or have I got that wrong?). I think most of the people at the PDL concert I went to were actually English and middle aged! The second Spaniard is about 50 years old, and I mentioned to her that I play a bit of Flamenco guitar. She could only name one Flamenco artist, who was... wait for it... Manitas De Plata!!! So... who are the Flamenco aficionados? Thanks, James
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Date Nov. 10 2005 14:30:09
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Kate
Posts: 1827
Joined: Jul. 8 2003
From: Living in Granada, Andalucía
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RE: THE "AVERAGE FLAMENCO LISTE... (in reply to JBASHORUN)
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ORIGINAL: JBASHORUN It seems that most youngsters are listening to rap and techno/dance music these days. Speaking from personal experience, much of it was about peer pressure and "being cool", and it takes quite a brave teenager to like something that all your friends don't appreciate. James I have my godson staying with us right now, 22 years old. He's a hip hop producer and has his own studio. Anyway since he has been here I have noticed that he is slowly and efficiently going through our record collection, from Lee Dorsey to Robert Johnson, Aretha to Edith Piaf, Ray Charles, Ike and Tina, John Lee Hooker, Billy Holiday, etc etc Now I am just waiting for him to get to the flamenco section Kate
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Date Nov. 11 2005 11:42:20
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