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GYPSIES
Gitano Gypsies played a major role in the development of flamenco. It's generally agreed that they originated in the area of Northern India and Pakistan. There are those who maintain that Gypsies reached Andalucia from Egypt after sailing along the coast of Africa. In their wanderings they travelled far and wide and made a home for themselves in many countries including the Middle East. Since there were no real records to prove or disprove their true origins, Egyptian Gypsies themselves came to believe they were descended from the Pharaohs. Traditionally they worked as blacksmiths, horse traders, musicians, dancers and fortune tellers. Although they also worked at other jobs such as bar tending or helping out in the bullrings, Andalucian Gypsies generally lived a day at a time. Flamenco songs often reflect centuries of hardship. Perhaps this might explain why some of the singing can sound more like a tortured primal scream than a song. However many Songs, Dance & Guitar also reflect a passion for life, lively often cheeky & upbeat. All emotions are covered & often several in any one Song or Dance.
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Hola ! This page is dedicated to flamenco groups, musicians/performers/dancers etc, mostly Midlands based but also UK however with its main focus on the Midlands area. It will also include different individual artists who have a passion for flamenco & also fusion, consisting of flute players, violin, tabla, cello, piano, DJ's, Hip Hop artists, photographers etc. The myspace would also have updated events listed & music from the artists, photographs of musicians, dancers etc.
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