Traditional music of Andalusian Romani. Flamenco was thought to have started with
the migration of Indian gypsies traveling through the middle east and eventually settling
in Spain and therefore has many middle eastern and Spanish influences. The music has
endured much political backlash throughout its history. Flamenco is characterized
by its unique virtuosic singing and guitar playing. The instruments used are the voice,
guitar and palmas (hand clapping), as those were the instruments that the Romani gypsies
could bring on their travels. Flamenco dancing is a fundamental Flamenco genre and
culture, and Flamenco music often accompanies dancing.
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