Free Internet Radio - Flamenco Radio - Classic Music From Spain at Batanga

This is the Spanish musical genre with strong, rhythmic undertones that is often accompanied with a passionate style of dance differentiated by its powerful yet elegant execution, as well as its elaborate hand and footwork. Flamenco represents a complex musical and cultural tradition. There are some questions about the origin of the word “flamenco;” some say it means “gypsy” while others say it means “expelled peasant,” but for us flamenco means passion. This playlist is a mixture of versions of this genre, from the 18th century to today’s styles, from laments to sevillanas and fandangos, and from the solo guitar to the singing, chanting, and staccato handclapping. This station represents the only common element that flamenco performers, singers, and guitarists share: emotion. Toe-dragging, tocadas, palmas and zapateos; a palo seco o con guitarra. Tocao! Cantao! Bailao!