Flamenco

Flamenco Flamenco has existed for about two hundred years. Its early history, before 1800, is difficult to trace because there is very little documentation to consult. In fact, the origins of the term flamenco itself are unknown, though several theories have been advanced. Perhaps it comes from flamma, the Spanish word for flame, referring to the fiery temperament of those who perform it. Or maybe it comes from the Arabic words felag and mengu, referring to a fugitive peasant, an outcast, since…