Flamenco goddess Carmen Amaya.My father was from Spain, so even though I was born and mostly raised in the U.S., the music of my childhood was solely European classical and flamenco. That’s why my upcoming novel is named, “Flamenco & the Sitting Cat,” and here flamenco my marvelous visit to Madrid merits a post of its own.
When it comes to flamenco, Seville gets all of the attention. Madrid’s Casa Patas, however, was amazing!!! My photos turned out awful — instead, here’s someone else’s video from another show. Each night features different performers. As terrific as these young girls are — the adult performers were even better!!!
How I wish young girls everywhere knew that beauty has little to do with popularity, wealth, youth, and plastic surgery. If only every single one of them was encouraged to artistically express unrestrained exuberance, anger, strength, fury, humor, and passion …
The beauty of flamenco is very different from that of Hollywood…
All-time flamenco goddess, Carmen Amaya…
Flamenco star of today, Sara Baras…
Next, in Part 4, Madrid hostess par excellence Henrietta Fielden, her home, and her pets — all delightful enough to merit a separate post and a video!
Other posts about our memorable vacation:
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France
French Basque Country: Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Bayonne, and Biarritz
Madrid, Spain — Part 1 — Part 2 — this post (Part 3) — Part 4
Have you ever been enchanted by a country’s special dance?
Happiness Between Tails by da-AL 
I haven’t been yet to Madrid…
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not yet but maybe later?
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I Hope Very much!
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Quite simply a delightful blog that enlightens the reader in so many marvelous ways!
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thank you, Lance 🙂
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You’re so very welcome!
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Wow! What amazing talent and stamina..love the expressive and passionate faces – fantastic videos.
I’ve not been to Madrid, but did drive in Reg (our motorhome) from UK to France to Spain and saw many gorgeous places such as Valencia, Barcelona, Cambrils, Taragona, and more – must return. 🙂
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Would love to see your photos 🙂
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I haven’t uploaded my Spain photos yet to my photography site – still building the replacement site. I do have a few old blogs with photos if you want to check these out and hope you don’t mind me including the link here 🙂 https://imageearthtravel.com/category/europe/spain/
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Great photos! I appreciate the link 🙂
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Loved the young girls dancing Flamenco – such attitude!
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Me too 🙂
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