Flamenco Attitude
66 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★ - 2 ratingsThis is the podcast that explores all things flamenco- from playing and dancing to lifestyle and the great artists of the genre. Dive into this fascinating culture with the curious host and her expert co-host!
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SEASON FINALE: The 56th Gazpacho Andaluz
July 14, 2023 23:26 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBWelcome to Gazpacho Andaluz! In this episode, we're bringing you the adventures that Marcos had at the biggest flamenco festival in Moron de la Frontera. It's an essential summer event for aficinados, and is jam-packed with amazing artists of all kinds. Marcos called the lineup this year "the best since the 60s". He took a friend new to the flamenco scene to a first of its kind experience of attending the festival and taking it all in. From the tricky business of landing tickets to an interv...
A "lost" pueblos episode - Moron de la Frontera
July 01, 2023 11:42 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBWe recorded this episode last year but never aired it. Then we resumed our recordings and moved on. But this week is the perfect opportunity to air it ahead of our very special episode from the heart of the Gazpacho festival in Moron. Marcos touches upon the history of Moron and why it's famous for unique style of guitar, the USA connections, meeting several descendants of the great Silverio who introduced the cafe cantantes to Seville and a funny story about Radio Moron. Just some of the hig...
Andalucian symphony - Manolo Sanlúcar
June 24, 2023 01:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBManolo Sanlúcar transformed the flamenco guitar into an Andalucian symphony but always retained its roots. He came from a family of bakers but ended up being admired internationally. His fans include big names such as the Spanish Prime Minister Felipe González, the film star Omar Shariff and opera singer Montserrat Caballé. Marcos has more on his life, plus a memory of Manolo playing live in the Genovese gardens in Cádiz and what he consider to be his master work – Tauromagia.Follow us on Twi...
Flamenco Pop - Rumba
June 10, 2023 10:37 - 26 minutes - 24 MBThe rumba is now part of the repertoire of all flamenco artists. Even though it originated in Cuba, the various Gypsy groups including the Amayas, Ojos de Brujo, and the Gypsy Kings have popularised the form across the world and today’s young guitarist continue to compose new rumbas. And let's not forget a very high point - the release of Entre dos Aguas by Paco de Lucía. Marcos discusses the history of the genre, its evolution and plays some rumba rhythms.Follow us on Twitter @flamencopodY...
A Very Cadiz Man - Chiquito
June 03, 2023 10:43 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBIn this episode, we pay tribute to a wonderful cantaor and a friend of Marcos - Chiquito de Cadiz. Marcos shares his memories of their outings in tabernas and bars. An emotional portrait of Chiquito but there's also a funny story of when he met the Queen of Spain.You can read the full online article about his passing at https://www.diariodecadiz.es/cadiz/Muere-Servando-Gomez-Chiquito-Cadiz_0_1795021028.htmlFollow us on Twitter @flamencopodYou can hear our musical choices spread across the p...
Dynasties Part I - the Peña Dynasty from Lebrija
May 27, 2023 11:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBEvery influential flamenco family is famous for a type of performance - song, dance or playing. In the first of our series on dynasties, we'll talk about the Lebrijanos. Lebrijano is one of the most famous Gypsy flamenco artists and the son of La Perrata – the cousin of Fernanda y Bernarda de Utrera. He also has family ties with La Niña de los Peines, and recorded with all the big guitarists. Marcos also talks about seeing his sister – Inés Bacán live at the Barbican theatre many years ago – ...
ANNOUNCEMENT: Our episode on Chiquito
May 26, 2023 12:03 - 1 minute - 1.68 MBWe received the sad news about the passing of cantaor and Marcos's friend Chiquito de Cádiz.As much as we would have liked to dedicate an episode to him this week, we're unable to turn it around so quickly, plus we want to put in proper effort into it.This Saturday marks the start of a new season and an episode is already prepared and ready to go.We will have our dedicated episode to Chiquito next week - and we very much looking forward to telling you about the lovely man he was.Marcos and Galya
SEASON FINALE: 15 Flamenco Myths
May 20, 2023 01:50 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBWas there a flamenco Eurovision song entry? Do the bagpipes feature in the genre? And are Sevillanas part of the flamenco repertoire? Marcos is here to give you 15 myths and tell you that everything you thought you knew about flamenco is wrong....Follow us on Twitter @flamencopod
A Flamenco Legend: Diego del Gastor
May 13, 2023 01:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBDiego del Gastor was such a masterful guitarist that his unique way of playing attracted even Paco de Lucía to Morón as a young boy. But he never wanted to be a professional and lived a humble life, perfecting the buleria. Marcos talks about working with one of his grandsons and also - what used to happen on the parties Diego was part of...Follow us on Twitter @flamencopodYou can hear our musical choices spread across the podcast on Spotify.
An Overnight Sensation: El Potito
May 06, 2023 01:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBWhen a young Potito emerged on the music scene, he was so impressive that Paco de Lucia's brother Pepe de Lucía, produced his first record. His accompanists include Paco de Lucía, Tomatito, Vicente Amigo, Isidro Muñoz, Manolo Franco, Jose Antonio Rodríquez, Rafael Riqueni, Enrique de Melchor, Moraíto Chico – a complete who’s who of the guitar! Potito is also a follower of Camaron - so it probably comes as no surprise that Marcos was the first person to play his music on BBC Radio 3...Con Sus ...
Flamenco Influencer: Jose Merce
April 29, 2023 01:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBFrom winning acclaimed festivals to collaborating with the best artists in the genre to appearing on cooking shows, it's fair to say Jose Merce has done it all!His diverse and adaptable personality makes him one of the most influential flamenco artists today. We take a closer look at his life and art - and of course, there are the obligatory stories from Marcos.Follow us on Twitter @flamencopodYou can hear our musical choices spread across the podcast on Spotify.
Flamenco Music Label: Nuevos Medios
April 22, 2023 01:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBIn 1982 a flamenco label - Nuevos Medios - was launched. The person behind it is Mario Pacheco who previously ran a punk label! He releases albums by Diego Carrasco, Pata Negra, classics like Terremoto, live recordings of Jose Merce ... We explore how it all started and Marcos's discussion on flamenco with Mario when they met at a London hotel. Follow us on Twitter @flamencopod You can hear our musical choices spread across the podcast on Spotify
Flamenco Special: Tomatito
April 14, 2023 23:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MBWhen a young guitarist was called in to replace someone to accompany Camaron de La Isla, nobody would know that a future star was in the making. Tomatito comes to prominence as the guitarist on La Leyenda del Tiempo. It's considered to be the most important flamenco record ever made - the SGT Pepper of flamenco. In this episode - hear all about him rising to fame, the friendship and travels with Camaron, and stories of concerts that Marcos has attended.You can hear our musical choices spread...
Semana Santa - Holy Week in Andalucia 2023
April 07, 2023 08:56 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBIt's Easter! Once again, we're happy to bring you an episode of stories, traditions and songs on Holy Week from a flamenco perspective. What happens during the week, what food people eat around Easter and some news from Andalucia, plus stories of Marcos's visits during Semana Santa in previous years.We are wishing you a peaceful Easter with your loved ones.You can hear our musical choices spread across the podcast on Spotify.Follow us on Twitter @FlamencoPod
Traditional Flamenco: Rancapino
April 01, 2023 12:56 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBFlamenco fans may have not heard of Alonso Nuñez Nuñez but his artistic name will be familiar - Rancapino. This episode celebrates his style of singing, friendship with Camaron de la Isla, and his legacy with his son Rancapino. Also - Marcos's meet up with him after waiting for hours outside Cadiz Cathedral! You can hear our musical choices spread across the podcast on Spotify.
Classic Flamenco: Rafael Riqueni
March 25, 2023 21:51 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBHe emerged in the eighties as a major force in the way the flamenco guitar was developing after the revolution of Paco de Lucia. He played some brilliant duets, was admired as a perfectionist, and became a major artist for the label Nuevos Medios. Marcos has great memories of Rafael Riqueni both from Spain and England. But even though he's a maestro of the flamenco guitar, Riqueni was very interested in classical music...You can hear our musical choices spread across the podcast on Spotify.
The Poet of Flamenco: Vincente Amigo
March 18, 2023 17:05 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBHe’s a proud Cordoban - even though not originally from there – and a guitarist who impressed with his introduction of open tunings to his compositions. He’s very influenced by Manolo Sanlucar, plays the “the Rolls Royce of guitars” and even though he has a great legacy in the genre of flamenco, you can now see him at festivals for a different kind of music… We talk about all this and more – all connected to the artist whose song titles are pure poetry, Vicente Amigo.You can hear our musical ...
The Poet of Flamenco: Vicente Amigo
March 18, 2023 17:05 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBHe’s a proud Cordoban - even though not originally from there – and a guitarist who impressed with his introduction of open tunings to his compositions. He’s very influenced by Manolo Sanlucar, plays the “the Rolls Royce of guitars” and even though he has a great legacy in the genre of flamenco, you can now see him at festivals for a different kind of music… We talk about all this and more – all connected to the artist whose song titles are pure poetry, Vicente Amigo.You can hear our musical...
Día de Andalucía
March 11, 2023 12:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MBFor many, 28th February is usually just the last day of the shortest month. But for the province of Andalucia, it’s their own special day! It’s a day of rest, celebrations and even political rallies. We look at its origins that take us back to “the father of Andalucia”. Learn about what happens on Día de Andalucía and who got special honours this year. You can hear our musical choices spread across the podcast on Spotify.
Flamenco Special: Remembering Carlos Saura
March 04, 2023 13:35 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBDirector, photographer, writer – and someone who brought a glimpse of flamenco culture to many across the world. Carlos Saura left us in the beginning of February but his art lives on and it features a myriad of films dedicated to flamenco – we discuss some of them in this episode. Also – the people he worked with and who could be the next director following in his footsteps. You can hear our musical choices spread across the podcast on Spotify.
The Mother of All Flamenco Festivals - The Alhambra in Granada
February 25, 2023 16:52 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBIt's an event that dates back to the early 20th century but its tradition lives on today. The 1922 Alhambra is flamenco's first public competition and in this episode, we discuss its importance, the people who made it happen, who won the competition, and how flamenco festivals are making a return after the pandemic.
Flamenco Revolution: Camarón de la Isla
February 18, 2023 12:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBMany would call him flamenco's "greatest artist" of the past 300 years. He recorded a song in every single type of cante. He had a legendary partnership with Paco de Lucía. He made Tomatito his guitarist, He recorded what is regarded as the most important record in flamenco - "La Leyenda del Tiempo". He is Camarón de la Isla. In this long-anticipated episode, Marcos talks about his life - from the village of San Fernando to the world stages where music took him, his most impactful records...
Flamenco Special: Semana Santa - Holy Week in Andalucia
April 24, 2022 16:10 - 23 minutes - 52.9 MBWith Easter just gone, we're taking you to Andalusia to re-live the magic of Semana Santa, or Holy Week. Immerse yourself in the religious street processions, music, and conversations that Marcos has gathered on his recent visit there. A lot of stories as usual too! You can email us at [email protected] or tweet us @flamencopod. We welcome questions and comments in English and Spanish. You can hear our musical choices spread across the podcast on Spotify.
Pueblos: Village Adventures PT 2
March 03, 2022 23:20 - 31 minutes - 72.7 MBNot quite a village but Cadiz is essential when it comes to flamenco. Singing on balconies, bullfighters bars, and one of the biggest pena - it has it all! And an artist's name that - strangely enough - was inspired by the Beatles... NOTE: We are aware that the sound on this one is not great. All is fixed in the next episode - thank you for your understanding. We've been late with uploads as we've tried to fix it. You can email us at [email protected] or tweet us @flamencopod. We w...
Pueblos: Village Adventures PT 1
February 12, 2022 09:56 - 37 minutes - 85.1 MBBig, small, close to the cities or hidden in the mountains, sin or con flamenco - the Andalucian pueblos have hidden gems that we're keen to talk about. Marcos has numerous adventures and friends in villages far and wide so season 8 will be our love letter to these incredible places and people. In part one - hear about concerts in train stations and Marcos features in a local radio programme! You can email us at [email protected] or tweet us @flamencopod. We welcome questions and co...
Flamenco Special: The Power of the Dance
February 10, 2022 16:55 - 51 minutes - 118 MBThe last big flamenco element is probably the most attractive. The passionate performances of the flamenco dance or the baile have put flamenco onto the world cultural scene, and in this episode, we discuss some of the famous dancers, the significance of dance and also - why some dancers release vynyls and CDs! Hope you have your best dancing shoes on!
Some News and Flamenco Films
January 31, 2022 22:40 - 39 minutes - 90.2 MBA miscellaneous episode where we discuss the news about a new book on Camaron de La Isla. We also review some flamenco-themed films by director Isaki Lacuesta for your leisure! Article: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2022/jan/23/flamenco-singer-camaron-de-la-isla-graphic-novel Films: La Leyenda Del Tiempo: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0495138/ Entre Dos Aguas: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6157294/ You can email us at [email protected] or tweet us @flamencopod. We welcome que...
Flamenco Around the World
January 23, 2022 18:53 - 41 minutes - 95.8 MBCome with us on a journey around the world as we visit different countries, exploring and loving flamenco. From the Japanese islands to Australia and Greece, hear about the stories, music and people that flamenco has touched, far beyond its place of origin. You can email us at [email protected] or tweet us @flamencopod. We welcome questions and comments in English and Spanish. You can hear our musical choices spread across the podcast on Spotify.
Flamenco and Religion
January 15, 2022 17:07 - 22 minutes - 51.1 MBReligion plays a huge part in flamenco's music and lifestyle. This episode explores some of the artists and songs deeply connected with religious themes and traditions. Hear about the flamenco mass and its "fountains of inspirations". Also - the album that won a national flamenco award. You can email us at [email protected] or tweet us @flamencopod. We welcome questions and comments in English and Spanish. You can hear our musical choices spread across the podcast on Spotify.
Key Years in Flamenco History
January 02, 2022 20:35 - 36 minutes - 82.5 MBIt's a brand new year! We're starting off with an episode about the key dates and years in flamenco history that changed it forever. When was the first flamenco festival? Why is 2nd July 1992 a sad date in the flamenco calendar? How did 16th November 2010 is the recent most important milestone for the culture? We're covering all this, plus recommending tracks for your playlist. You can email us at [email protected] or tweet us @flamencopod. We welcome questions and comments in Engli...
Flamenco Special: Andalusian Christmas
December 18, 2021 21:57 - 25 minutes - 57.7 MBGet in the spirit of the holidays with our special on Flamenco's celebrations around Christmas. Hear about the songs and traditions around this special time of the year, plus which city in Andalusia does Christmas best! From the Flamenco Attitude team, we wish you happy holidays and a prosperous new year! You can email us at [email protected] or tweet us @flamencopod. We welcome questions and comments in English and Spanish. You can hear our musical choices spread across the podca...
Season Finale: The Future of Flamenco - Young Artists
December 11, 2021 09:54 - 42 minutes - 97.8 MBThe past created traditions but it's important that there is a future to keep and develop them. So as much as we love talking about the classic flamenco artists, today Marcos sheds the spotlight on the up and coming singers, dancers and players. He also shares stories about a new school and the time he met a flamenco artist in a bar while he was playing table football! You can email us at [email protected] or tweet us @flamencopod. We welcome questions and comments in English and Sp...
Flamenco Art
December 04, 2021 19:10 - 46 minutes - 106 MBFlamenco is an art form and in this episode we're really exploring its presence in the works of art that various painters produced. And we're hosting an actual artist - Marcos's wide, Frieda! Tune in to hear how she became fascinated in flamenco, her selection of artworks that feature flamenco and what the word "Gesamtkunst" means. You can email us at [email protected] or tweet us @flamencopod. We welcome questions and comments in English and Spanish. You can hear our musical choic...
Archive Flamenco
December 03, 2021 15:23 - 33 minutes - 76.7 MBAside from music records, concerts, and films, there's a collection of films who show flamenco people in everyday life. Not quite cinema but not documentaries either, they're a wonderful insight into the lives of flamenco performers - both established and emerging. In this episode we're exploring some of the highlights from these exceptional recordings, done almost as infomercials. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ee85znOWjso https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rBWG9nr95E https://www.youtube....
Guitars and Guitarreros
November 13, 2021 09:49 - 39 minutes - 90.7 MBThe guitar is the essential flamenco instrument and every maestro has their favourite. What is the most sought after guitar when it comes to flamenco? How important is the cejilla? And why did Marcos refuse to purchase a guitar case on one occasion! This and more in the episode dedicated entirely to guitars! You can email us at [email protected] or tweet us @flamencopod. We welcome questions and comments in English and Spanish. You can hear our musical choices spread across the pod...
TEASER: Guitars and Guitarreros
November 12, 2021 13:54 - 41 seconds - 954 KBWe've mentioned the guitar in passing countless times but this incredible instruments deserves a full episode! This Saturday, 13th November, we talk about the wonderful guitars of flamenco, why the cejillas are important and some adventures featuring guitars!
Flamenco Royals - The Gypsy Kings
November 06, 2021 21:01 - 25 minutes - 58.2 MBThe music of The Gypsy Kings is one of the most recognized when it comes to flamenco. Even if you don't know much about the genre, you would have heard of them! In this episode, Marcos talks about the origins of the legendary band, their music, and what happened when he met them - an encounter they weren't prepared for! You can email us at [email protected] or tweet us @flamencopod. We welcome questions and comments in English and Spanish. You can hear our musical choices spread ac...
TEASER: The Gypsy Kings
November 03, 2021 15:45 - 31 seconds - 1.18 MBWhether you know much about flamenco or not, you must have heart of The Gypsy Kings! This Saturday, Marcos talks about the origins of the legendary band, their music and his encounter with them that they weren't expecting! You can email us at [email protected] or tweet us @flamencopod. We welcome questions and comments in English and Spanish. You can hear our musical choices spread across the podcast on Spotify.
Flamenco Special: Superstitions
October 30, 2021 12:43 - 31 minutes - 71.9 MBAs the world prepares for Halloween, All Saints Day and Dia de los Muertos, Marcos and Galya look into some superstitions and rituals of the flamenco culture. Which song is considered bad luck to play? Who is the most superstitions flamenco singer? And what "duende" actually means? All this and more in today's special season finale on superstitions. Lolo, the black cat, also appears - couldn't miss the occasion! You can email us at [email protected] or tweet us @flamencopod. We welc...
TEASER: Flamenco Superstitions
October 28, 2021 10:48 - 43 seconds - 1000 KBJoin us for a darker, more mysterious and more unknown aspect of flamenco culture. This Saturday we're taking black cats, black legends and superstitious singers in our season 5 finale on Flamenco Superstitions
Meeting Famous Flamenco People
October 23, 2021 16:04 - 32 minutes - 74.4 MBMarcos has dedicated his life not only on playing and studying flamenco, but also meeting the people who created the genre. Here are only some of the flamenco artists he's encountered during his journeys. You can email us at [email protected] or tweet us @flamencopod. We welcome questions and comments in English and Spanish. You can hear our musical choices spread across the podcast on Spotify.
Engaged and Involved - Flamenco Politics
October 16, 2021 19:15 - 24 minutes - 55.3 MBFlamenco begins and ends with the people who shape it. In this episode, we explore some flamenco artists involvement in political movements and how that was reflected in their art. DISCLAIMER: The creators of this podcast don't associate with political parties or try to promote any political ideologies onto the listeners. This episode is not aimed to deliver political messages, it's created simply to cover episodes of the lives of some flamenco artists who got involved, influenced or affect...
En español - Flamenco Books in Spanish
October 09, 2021 19:13 - 23 minutes - 54.2 MBAs Marcos has a huge library, we go through more of his flamenco books - this time in Spanish. Many great stories and people - and some amazing pictures! We discuss rare photos, a journey to photographing all flamenco artists of the 30s and event flamenco and trains. Hope you're taking notes! You can email us at [email protected] or tweet us @flamencopod. You can hear our musical choices spread across the podcast on Spotify.
Fiery Pageturners - Flamenco Books
October 02, 2021 08:00 - 15 minutes - 36.4 MBFlamenco is an art that is studies and admired all across the world. And in this episode, we explore what people have written about it - and these are authors outside Andalusia! This is the fascination with flamenco as experienced and written by writers from across the Pond. Books featured in this episode: The Flamenco Guitar The Wind Cried: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wind-Cried-Americans-Discovery-Flamenco/dp/0933224737 Returning to a: https://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-87286-307-1 ...
Flamenco Q and A
September 30, 2021 19:52 - 13 minutes - 18.2 MBThis is the episode brought by you - our audience - and we thank you for it. Our first mini Q and A session is finally here, and Marcos is "put on the spot" to answer your questions. Some interesting point - plus Lolo the flamenco cat couldn't miss it! NOTE: We are sorry we couldn't bring you this episode earlier. We recorded remotely last week and the result wasn't good enough. But here we go and in a good quality before September is gone. Email us at [email protected] or tweet ...
A Taste in Music - Flamenco Kitchen
September 18, 2021 12:53 - 46 minutes - 107 MBYes, on top of everything else, flamenco has specific dishes as well! We're exploring the unique flavours of the flamenco kitchen - and even tasting some while we're going along. This one is for the foodies! For our Q&A in September, please email us at [email protected] or tweet us @flamencopod. You can hear our musical choices spread across the podcast on Spotify.
Beyond Flamenco - Honouring Other Artists and Genres
September 11, 2021 08:30 - 37 minutes - 85.9 MBFlamenco is king. But there are other genres and artists that influence guitarist Marcos and he continues to admire them, even though he's fully immersed in the flamenco culture. In this episode, he talks about The Beatles, Joni Mitchell, Carlos Santana - just to name a few! - with as much love as he does for the Andalusian song.
Portrait of a Teacher - Pepe Martinez
September 04, 2021 08:51 - 35 minutes - 81.9 MBEvery artist was a student once - and in this episode, flamenco guitarist Marcos shares memories of his teacher, Pepe Martinez. A wonderful, colourful character, Marcos remembers Pepe as the best teacher he could ever have had. Some great stories to enjoy - including one about toilet paper!
A Journey Through Flamenco Land - Flamenco Places
August 28, 2021 12:34 - 52 minutes - 120 MBAndalusia has eight provinces! And in this episode, Marcos is taking you on a journey through all of them. From Seville to Granada, hear about the different climate, big and small towns and cities, and the places you absolutely MUST visit when you can. Notes from the hosts: For our Q&A on 25th September, please email us at [email protected] or tweet us @flamencopod. We welcome questions and comments in English and Spanish. You can hear our musical choices spread across the podcast o...
Flamenco Special: Andalusian Adventures PART 1
August 21, 2021 12:30 - 33 minutes - 77.4 MBFlamenco guitarist and expert Marcos goes to Andalusia every year and while roaming around, he comes across the most incredible places, artists and items he adds to his collection. This is part one of his memories, created under the hot Andalusian summer sun, compete with even hotter flamenco rhythms. Notes from the hosts: For our Q&A on 25th September, please email us at [email protected] or tweet us @flamencopod. We welcome questions and comments in English and Spanish. You can...