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Flamenco Writings by Valdemar
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Flamenco Mind/Classical Mind
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This article was written for Soundboard, the journal of the Guitar Foundation of America, one of the leading
classical guitar periodicals in the world. The article discusses the differences in approach to the guitar of the
two mutually exclusive worlds: the classical guitar world and the flamenco world. In short, it is an attempt to explain flamenco
to the classical guitar world, and is an excellent primer for the flamenco guitar aficionado as well.
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Flamenco: Not Noveau
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This article discusses the so-called "nouveau flamenco," where anyone can and does call himself a flamenco guitarist.
In short, the article explains why the pop, latin style guitarist is not a flamenco guitarist.
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The Flamenco Kit
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This article discusses an increasingly serious problem in flamenco. Many students, after only a few lessons and a short time
in flamenco, suddenly start doing public performances, and forming their own groups. The dangers of this practice are outlined.
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Nouveau Nou-Faux:
An Update on the Flamenco Kit Syndrome
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This article looks at the ever-increasing problem of non-flamenco guitarists calling their music 'flamenco' just to get a
gig. It may lead to flamenco's extinction.
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Flamenco and Jazz: Identical Differences
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This article takes a look at why the two art forms of jazz and flamenco are working together to create a new sound for each.
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Evolution of a Flamenco Style
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This article discusses the evolution of the style of flamenco guitar originated by Ramon Montoya. With some discussion and
MP3 audio clips, it illustrates the changes in style of various soleares and buleria falsetas as played by Montoya, Sabicas,
Mario Escudero, and Paco de Lucia.
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