The term flamenco , derived from the Dutch flaming , has several uses. The first meanings mentioned in the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy ( RAE ) refer to those who are native to Flanders and those linked to this historical region of the European continent.
The Flemish region encompasses the present-day Belgian provinces of West Flanders , East Flanders , Flemish Brabant , Limburg and Antwerp . Brussels and Bruges are two of the main cities in this area.
The Flemish style is called the forging in a pictorial school that, in the 15th and 17th centuries , was developed in Flanders, but not exactly in the aforementioned region that is today part of Belgium , but also in the Netherlands and Luxembourg . Jan Van Eyck , Hieronymus Bosch , Pieter Bruegel the Elder and Petrus Christus are among the most important Flemish painters.
Flamenco, on the other hand, is the name of a cultural expression characteristic of the Andalusian people , which is usually related to the gypsy world. It is a dance and a particular type of song ( flamenco singing ) that is Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO .
The flamenco singer is known as a cantaor ; to the dancer, as bailaor . The stage where flamenco is sung and danced, on the other hand, is called tablao . Farruco , Joaquín Cortés , Paco de Lucía , Tomatito , Diego el Cigala and Niña Pastori are relevant flamenco singers, dancers and musicians of the 20th and 21st centuries .
Flamenco singers and dancers are encouraged with the expression “Ole!” . His artistic manifestations stand out for their intensity and passion .
Other interesting facts about flamenco are the following:
-It has its origins in the 18th century and specifically in Andalusia, although it is considered that it was also inspired by other traditional dances from previous centuries. Thus, it is influenced by Gregorian chants, typical Andalusian dances, African rhythms and even Arabic sounds.
-It is considered that both flamenco singing and dancing are based on pillars such as mischief, sensuality, temperament and freshness.
Within flamenco singing there are different varieties of it that respond to the name of palos. However, among the most significant are the following:
-The bulería. It has a fast pace, so it has a marked party atmosphere. It is usually accompanied by palms.
-Tango, which is considered one of the most classic styles within flamenco and has varieties such as tiento.
-The fandango is one of the most significant styles within flamenco singing.
-The petenera, which is identified because it acquires a serious tone and because it is made up of couplets composed of four eight-syllable verses. No less significant is the fact that it has strong drama in its lyrics and in its interpretation.
-The soleá is synonymous with feeling and depth. It is among the most important styles and stands out for its slow pace.
-The sevillanas are one of the most versatile styles of flamenco, since you can find the happy and festive ones and also the slower ones that refer to very deep themes.
Flamingo, finally, is a bird whose main characteristics are the long legs and neck and the reddish or pink plumage that it presents in certain parts of the body.