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Compiled by Kate Edbrooke : kate@andalamusica.com
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starting place for flamenco has to be the caves of the
Sacromonte which were settled centuries ago by Gypsy
families such as the Mayas and Heredías, some who still
live and perform there. It is certainly worth wandering
around the neighbourhood even if you are not tempted
by the Flamenco cave shows. Despite having become a
tourist attraction, and in the past having a shady reputation
these caves are still a good source of Flamenco. Almost
all the well known flamencos from Granada have at one
time performed in these caves: Ana Calí, Fuensanta 'La
Moneta', Jaime Heredía 'El Parrón', Emilio Maya, Eva
Yerbabuena, Mario Maya, Juan Andrés Maya and Manolete.
Another attraction is the absolutely stunning views
of the Alhambra Palace, and many terraces with bars
where you can sit in the sunshine and enjoy them. The
Sacromonte hill may be in a big city but it has all
the characteristics of a sleepy village where you have
stepped back in time. Of course at night flamenco takes
over as well as caves with discos and a large number
of tourists and it can be a lively noisy place.
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La Venta del Gallo, Barranco de los. Negros,
5 - Sacromonte |
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Zambra de María La Canastera. Sacramonte 89 |
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Zambra Gitana La Rocio. Camino de Sacramonte
70 |
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Zambra Gitana de Los Tarantos. Sacramonte 9. |
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Cueva la Zíngara, Camino del Sacromonte, 71,
Tel: 958 222 271 |
One other Tablao which is worth mentioning is found
at the top of the Albaicín, the neighbourhood next door
to the Sacromonte. This is not a cave but is well worth
a mention for the high quality shows they put on. The
Mirador is also a wonderful viewing point to see the
Albaicín, the Alhambra palace and the City of Granada
spread out before you.
Reina Mora, Mirador de San Cristobal, Ctra. de Murcia,
s/n
18010 Granada
reina@granadainfo.com
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Eshavira, Jazz & Flamenco Club, Calle Postigo
de la Cuna,2 Tel: 958 29 08 29 |
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The Upsetter, presents live flamenco and reggae
performances, C/Carrera del Darro 7 |
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Centro Internacional de Estudios Gitanos
"La Chumbera" named for the abundance of Chumberas,
prickly pears found on the hillside. Camino del
Sacromonte. Regular flamenco shows on Saturday
nights throughout the summer at 8.00pm. Tel: 958
248 115 y 958 248 202 |
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Centro de Interpetación, Barranco de los Negros,
Sacromonte. This is a museum of cave dwellings
which often has live flamenco and world music. |
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Corral del Carbón, Calle Mariana Pineda, Central
Granada. This venue is an old Arabic market place
and worth a visit even when there are no shows.
Performances are held here throughout the summer. |
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Salón de Té Dar Ziryab, flamenco, jazz and Magreb
music. Caldedería Nueva, 11. Granada 958 229 429
/ 229 920 |
Peñas are flamenco clubs. They present Flamenco performances
throughout the year and are generally known for putting
on good quality acts. It is worth going to the Peña
Platería in the Albaicín, the oldest Peña in Spain,
simply for a drink or lunch as the place is filled with
wonderful flamenco photographs, and while you are there
ask at the bar about any public performances.
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Peña Flamenca La Platería Placeta de Toqueros,
7. 18010. Granada. Phone: 958-227712 |
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Tertulia Flamenca Manuel Salamanca Calle Rosario
9. 18009. Granada. Phone: 958-223862 |
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Peña Flamenca Manuel Avila Pintor Hermenegildo
Lanz 8-6ºB. 18007 Granada. Phone: 958-131289 |
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Asociación Cultural Alcazaba Calima Phone: Cuesta
de la Caba 73. Albaicín, Granada. |
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Peña Flamenco 'al7xmedio' (Emilio Maya's
school)
Calle San José, 24 Albaicin Granada 18010
Tel: 958225705
http://www.al7xmedio.com
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Carmen de las Cuevas , flamenco and language
school,
Cuesta de los Chinos 15 E-18010 Granada
Telephone: + 34 958 22 10 62
http://www.carmendelascuevas.com
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Cueva La Retama, flamenco dance and guitar school,
Veredillas de San Cristóbal, 19 - Granada.
Tél. 958 295546 - 627 641 423
cuevalaretama@yahoo.es |
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Enrique el Canastero
Víctor Manuel Maldonado 34,
18010 Granada
Tel: 958 121 183 |
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Escuela de Danza Española Maite Galán
Urbanización Parque Luz. Edificio Mercurio
bajo, 18014 Granada
Tel: 958 294 609 |
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Escuela Flamenca Mariquilla
Cátedra de Flamencología
Santa Clotilde, 14
18010 Granada
Tel: 958 292 310
mariquilla@olemail.com |
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Fátima Durán
Urbanización Las Flores bloque 10, 18004
Granada
Tel: 958 251 359 |
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Mainma
Camino de Ronda, 101
18002 Granada
Tel: 958 200 063 |
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The box office at the Teatro Isabel Católica is a good
place to find out what is happening and buy tickets
for most shows and festivals in Granada. Another useful
place for buying tickets is El Corte Inglés further
down from the theatre on Acera del Casino.
Teatro Isabel la Católica, Acera del Casino, 18009 Granada
Tel: 958 222907 y 958 224 384
Recently re-opened after being closed down for two years
Teatro Alhambra is a wonderful venue with regular flamenco
performances 'Flamenco Viene del Sur'.
Teatro Alhambra, Molinas 56, 18009 Granada
Tel : 958028000
The Granada Festival of Music and Dance, is held in
late June/July in venues throughout the city. A mixture
of classical and flamenco performances. Advance booking
is essential http://www.granadafestival.org/index.asp
Festival Flamenco de Granada, held in May at the Centro
Cultural Manuel de Falla, Paseo de los Mártires, Teléfono:
958 22 21 88
Encuentros Flamencos Festival de Otoño de Granada, held
every year in October. Tickets available from the box
office at the Teatro Isabel la Católica (958 222907)
EthnoSur. World music Festival held in July. Alcalá
la Real. Jaén. (30 minutes from Granada) http://www.etnosur.com
Granada is also a great place to purchase artisan guitars,
with over 40 guitar makers based there it is one of
the guitar capitals of the world.
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