gmburns -> Flamenco History Books (Sep. 19 2013 14:55:03)
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Hey folks, I know I'm not overly active on here, but I do pay attention. I love what's said and use your references a lot, so thanks for that. Greatly appreciated. When I first introduced myself I said that I was working on a documentary of flamenco, but using painting as my medium. I've been going to a flamenco school here in Curitiba (Brasil) for the past year or so to practice drawing and to know people, etc. It's been a great experience thus far, and last night was the school's 20th anniversary performance, which was really creatively done (flamenco in blue a light with only the white gloves, shoes, scarves, and fans visible - at least I felt it was creative). In any case, at that event I was approached by someone else in the flamenco community (but not through the school) who knows what I'm trying to do: document the culture of flamenco as opposed to the performances. It turns out she wants to do the same thing but through writing and other visual arts. I may, after all, have a partner in this deal. But one thing that I think I need is a good, solid book on the history of flamenco. yeah, I know, there's a lot on the web, and I've read a lot, but I feel that I could use a good book...in English. My Spanish is still not strong enough to understand yet, and I'm not sure my Portuguese will help at this point. However, don't lose hope, I do plan on reading Spanish books about flamenco in the next year. I came across this book: Flamenco: The Art of Flamenco, Its History and Development Until Our Days by Barbara Thiel-Cramer. It seems to be the only one that is similar to what I've been seeking. There are lots of books out there for sure, but I'm really looking for something that covers the culture of flamenco (i.e. - the basis as opposed to the result). Anyway, what do you think about this book? Are there any other books you'd recommend? My plan is to get a good understanding of flamenco (in English) then with the hopes of my Portuguese being beyond intermediate by early next year, I can start exploring Spanish books, so both are welcomed recommendations. (and yeah, I get it, Portuguese and Spanish aren't the same, but really, they're similar enough that I can use my Portuguese to help learn at the very least). Thanks in advance! Greg (edited to make the pic more viewer friendly) And just to show what I've been up to lately:
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