Spanish Musical Holidays

Spanish music is famous for its effervescence and zeal. From Spanish guitar to flamenco dancing, the music of Spain is well-known. If nature, luxury, holiday villas, exotic food and hospitality are combined with Spanish music while you holiday in Spain, it will leave a lasting impression in your mind – one that has the feel of being pampered and energized.

It is easy to center and tailor-make your holiday in Spain rotate around flamenco dancing. This will bring out an inner passion and entrust you with the feel of swinging your hips and grooving your body in local nightclubs such that a return to your luxury villa exhausted but absolutely in vibrated.

Flamenco music originated as early as a late 18th century. The Flamenco music has three important elements; the guitar (guitarra), the dance (bile) and the song (cante). Flamenco music and dance owes appreciation from all these three angles. Nuevo Flamenco (meaning New Flamenco) is a new style of flamenco that is really popular these days.

Folk Music in Spain is also something unique to experience. Depending on the region you choose, a set of folk music traditions prevail. Traditional folk music is very much alive in Spain and you can hear and feel the rich history of Spain by means of the rhythmic sound of traditional folk music.

Gaita Rociera is an instrument that can be commonly heard in traditional folk music of Andalucía. Gaita Rociera is basically a three hole pipe that is commonly played in Andalucía. Other common instruments that are played in Spain include violin, Malaga and plucked–strings. These instruments can be heard while you listen to traditional bands of Spain.

In southern part of Aragon, Jota is another musical form that had originated here and still played. You would love to hear music that Spanish people perform on guitar, tambourines, castanet, bandurria and flute. Along with being a rich musical form, Jota also inspires when listened to. The music has strong percussive sound.

Music of Spain is an integration of a number of other influences from different types of music. It incorporates musical genres like salsa, rumba and pop. This music not only appeals younger generation of people but it also opens a world of fascination for honeymoon couples and those who are in search of something that can invade their souls.

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