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Flamenco: Gypsy Soul

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25/08/2013

BBC Four - Flamenco: Gypsy Soul

Elizabeth Kinder embarks on a journey through Andalusia to find the soul of flamenco.

Writer Elizabeth Kinder journeys through Andalusia from Malaga to Cadiz to find the soul of flamenco, the mix of guitar, song and dance associated with southern Spain's gypsies.

Writer Elizabeth Kinder embarks on a journey through Andalusia from Malaga to Cadiz to find the soul of flamenco, the beguiling mix of guitar, song and dance strongly associated with southern Spain's gypsies. 

Featuring performances from gypsy blacksmiths to goat herders, the documentary reveals a glimpse of a timeless way of life as it has been preserved down the centuries. The history of this mysterious music and its relationship to Spain is explored in chocolate box locations including Moron de la Frontera, Granada, Seville and Jerez and the programme also features rare archive of notable artists such as Camaron de la Isla and Diego Del Gastor.

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