Description
Mystical Flamenco Singing
Book Summary
This work recovers a fundamental and forgotten text from the flamenco bibliography, originally published in the late 19th century by the republican and anticlerical weekly "El Motín". Now, for the first time since its original edition, the reader has access to this "little book" that offers a unique and heterodox look at flamenco singing. Preceded by contextual notes by David Pérez Merinero (Papeles Flamencos), the volume invites us to rediscover the roots and spirit of an art that transcends the merely musical.
What is it about?
The book explores the mystical dimension of flamenco from an unusual perspective, that of a weekly publication known for its republicanism and anticlericalism. Far from being a simple anthology of lyrics or a technical study, the work delves into the soul of the singing, seeking its spiritual essence and its connection to the transcendent. The reissue, enriched with the annotations of David Pérez Merinero, allows the contemporary reader to understand the historical and cultural context in which this singular approach to flamenco emerged, offering a vision that challenges more conventional and academic interpretations.
Main themes
- Spirituality and mysticism in flamenco singing.
- The heterodox vision of flamenco from 19th-century republicanism and anticlericalism.
- The recovery of a fundamental historical text for the flamenco bibliography.
- The sociopolitical and cultural context of late 19th-century Spain.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at flamenco enthusiasts with a deep interest in its history and hidden meanings. It will also be of great value to researchers, scholars of Spanish popular culture, and curious readers who seek original and little-traversed approaches to "arte jondo". It is essential reading for those who wish to know the ideological and spiritual roots that have nourished flamenco beyond the clichés.
What this book offers
- Access to a historical text unpublished for over a century, fundamental for understanding the evolution of thought regarding flamenco.
- A unique and countercultural perspective that enriches the understanding of flamenco singing as a spiritual and social phenomenon.
- Context and critical analysis thanks to the notes by David Pérez Merinero, which place the work in its era and connect it with the present.
- An opportunity to discover the roots of a mystical vision of flamenco, far from established canons.
Technical specifications
- Author: ., El motín
- Publisher: Mandala Ediciones
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: FLAMENCO
- Collection: PROKOMUN
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: Not specified
- Number of pages: 110
- Weight: 104 g
Editorial review
This reissue represents a valuable and necessary contribution to the corpus of flamenco studies. Its main interest lies in the rarity and singularity of the original text, which offers an alternative look at the spirituality of the singing, distancing itself from the most orthodox interpretations. The notes by David Pérez Merinero act as an essential bridge for the modern reader, contextualizing a work that, due to its origin and approach, is fascinating for both the specialist and the enthusiast who seeks to go beyond the surface of flamenco.