Social and political aspects of flamenco

Introduction to the series of programmes

A radio-style programme about astronomy from Cali in Colombia featuring experts and some phone-in callers

A talk about the words which Spanish has borrowed from English with Eduardo de Benito.

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 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.

Documentary on Flamenco: its origins, various people's definitions, its connection with the Romany and oral traditions.

A description of the numerous influences on flamenco music.

Description of a flamenco club: both a place to meet and enjoy flamenco and an association which organises concerts, dance classes etc

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 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.