Introduction
Introduction to the series of programmes
A Buen Puerto: Fast Forward in Spanish
enSeptember 03, 2008
New flamenco
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What was the main topic of the podcast episode?
Summarise the key points discussed in the episode?
Were there any notable quotes or insights from the speakers?
Which popular books were mentioned in this episode?
Were there any points particularly controversial or thought-provoking discussed in the episode?
Were any current events or trending topics addressed in the episode?
About this Episode
New directions in flamenco: practioners talk about how it has assimilated elements from other cultures, from pop music and other musical styles. Includes the performance of a song which talks about world events, how the place of Romany is different now.
Recent Episodes from A Buen Puerto: Fast Forward in Spanish
Radio Programme 1: Astronomy in Colombia
A radio-style programme about astronomy from Cali in Colombia featuring experts and some phone-in callers
Radio programme 1: English borrowings in Spanish
A talk about the words which Spanish has borrowed from English with Eduardo de Benito.
Radio programme 2: Water, a natural resource
A radio-style programme where presenter Juan Carlos Jaramillo travels round various Latin-American capitals to find out how people are using and abusing this vital resource.
A Buen Puerto: Fast Forward in Spanish
enSeptember 03, 2008
Radio programme 2: Spanish in the world
A short talk by Eduardo de Benito resuming the origins of Spanish, the adoption of words from Latin America and the influence of literature and the media on the Spanish language. He ends by looking to the future of Spanish.
Music and dance: Flamenco
Documentary on Flamenco: its origins, various people's definitions, its connection with the Romany and oral traditions.
Musical mixture
A description of the numerous influences on flamenco music.
A flamenco club
Description of a flamenco club: both a place to meet and enjoy flamenco and an association which organises concerts, dance classes etc
Social and political aspects of flamenco
An exploration of social, political and economic aspects of flamenco. Whereas artists used to have a lowly status, that's now changed. They no longer have to jump for the person who "pays the piper".
New flamenco
New directions in flamenco: practioners talk about how it has assimilated elements from other cultures, from pop music and other musical styles. Includes the performance of a song which talks about world events, how the place of Romany is different now.