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RE: A fun "discussion" about the gitano role of flamenco
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gmburns
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RE: A fun "discussion" abo... (in reply to Jurriaan)
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ORIGINAL: Jurriaan Interesting discussion. Have you read this book "Gypsies and flamenco"? It is the most scholarly book I could find on the history of flamenco. Just started reading it but the author claims flamenco has got the interesting mix of influences because Romani gypsies travelled from India eventually ending up in Spain where they were forced to settle; on the way to Spain over de centuries they mixed their music (India) with music from countries they travelled through, in the case of Flamenco, Indian, Arabic and Western influences. So according to this author flamenco is 'owned' (influenced) by many cultures although the gypsies played a vital role by mixing them through their travels. Another interesting point that this author made, and I think Ricardo touched upon- for all the different kinds of gypsy music, although the music can be very different you still hear it is gypsy (hard to define what that exactly is, something to do with passion and freedom in my opinion). For instance, although flamenco and Balkan music are very different in structure, you can hear both styles have been influenced by gypsies. Highly recommended: http://www.amazon.com/Gypsies-Flamenco-Emergence-Andalusia-Collection/dp/1902806050 Cheers Another book added to the list, thanks. It's an interesting idea, and it makes sense. And maybe this is part of the reason why the Romani population let the moors and jews into their crowds during the dark periods - familiarity perhaps?
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