Flamenco Music: History, Forms, Culture. Manuel 9780252087455 Free Shipping**

University of Illinois Press

An expert explains and analyzes the beloved art form An iconic symbol of Spain, flamenco has become a global phenomenon. Peter Manuel offers English-language readers a rare portrait of the music's history, styles, and cultural impact. Beginning with flamenco's Moorish and Roma influences, Manuel follows the music's evolution through its consolidation in the mid-1800s and on to the vibrant contemporary scene. An investigation of flamenco's major song-types looks at rhythm and comp\u00E1s, guitar technique, and many other aspects of the music while Manuel's description and analysis of the repertoire range from soleares and buler\u00EDas to tangos. His overview of contemporary flamenco culture provides insight into issues that surround the music, including globalization, gender dynamics, notions of\n\nFlamenco Music\nHistory, Forms, Culture\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked services.\n\nPlease note that the;