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An Andalucian Journey: Gypsies and Flamenco (1)

The flamenco of southern Spain is more than music, and much more than an exhilarating dance for the tourists. It's the soul of a culture, and its roots go back to the 15th century when gypsy travellers made their way via Asia and North Africa to Spain. Today the real flamenco is kept alive by the gypsy families of Andalucia. The families are no longer travellers - they are integrated, socially and economically, with the population. But they keep alive their traditions with pride, and in this film Arena travels to meet them and to see and hear the real flamenco. Tonight - the journey from Seville to Utrera.

English
  • Originally Aired March 4, 1988
  • Runtime 90 minutes
  • Network BBC Two
  • Created May 8, 2013 by
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  • Modified June 11, 2023 by
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Name Type Role
Jana Bokova Director