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Nuevos Territorios poster. A photo of a female flamenco performer.

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Rosario La Tremendita to Present Flamenco Innovation in “Nuevos Territorios”

The SGAE Foundation concludes its Nuevos Territorios series with an electrifying showcase of contemporary flamenco on December 13 and 14 at Sala Berlanga in Madrid…

Palmeros during Laura Vidal's performance at the thrirrd edition of FlamencoEñe showcase - Photo by Jesús Domínguez

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Palmas, the Heartbeat of Flamenco

Angel Romero January 11, 2023 No Comments Flamenco palmas Spain Spanish music world music

Palmas is the captivating traditional hand clap percussion used in Spanish flamenco music. In addition, palmas are also used in other folk music traditions throughout…