The spirit of flamenco : from Spain to New Mexico
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Published
Santa Fe : Museum of New Mexico Press, [2015].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
191 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm
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Main Library - Southwest Collection
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793.3194 Cha
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Main Library - Southwest Reference
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793.3194 Cha
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Oliver La Farge - Southwest Collection
793.3194 Cha
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793.3194 Cha
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Location | Call Number | Status |
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Main Library - Southwest Collection | 793.3194 Cha | On Shelf |
Main Library - Southwest Collection | 793.3194 Cha | On Shelf |
Main Library - Southwest Reference | 793.3194 Cha | Library Use Only |
Oliver La Farge - Southwest Collection | 793.3194 Cha | On Shelf |
Southside - Southwest Collection | 793.3194 Cha | On Shelf |
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Published
Santa Fe : Museum of New Mexico Press, [2015].
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 173-182) and index.
Description
"This beautiful book explores the origins, influences, development and appreciation of flamenco as a highly respected art form on the world stage. This folkloric tradition of music, song, and dance began in the caves of Andalusia and was shaped over centuries by a multitude of cultural and regional influences, including Roman, Jewish, Greek, Indian, and Moorish. Flamenco's introduction to the U.S. in the roaring twenties coincided with a "Spanish craze" and in the 1950's legendary flamenco stars including the Italian-American flamenco dancer-choreographer José Greco were popular attractions at nightclubs and concert halls in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles. Not surprisingly, flamenco found a permanent home in New Mexico, a state with a large population of Hispanic residents interested in learning about and preserving traditional and cultural Spanish folk traditions. Prominent flamenco artists emerged including native New Mexican choreographer-dancer Maria Benitez. Flamenco's accoutrements -- costumes, musicians, instruments and dancers -- are part of the story"--Publisher's description.
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