Where to see Flamenco in Ronda

Flamenco in Ronda

Flamenco music traces its roots back to ancient Andalusian history, potentially predating even the Moorish settlements. Many experts believe it to be a rich blend of Iberian, Arabic, Sephardic, and Gitano musical traditions, which flourished particularly after the reconquest of 1492 and continued to evolve over the following centuries.

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The Guitar House in Ronda

Ronda Guitar House

Where to find flamenco and Spanish guitar concerts in Ronda? If you find yourself in the “city of dreams,” then visiting the Guitar House in Ronda should definitely be on your bucket list. You can marvel at the extensive collection of guitars on display, and if you’re lucky, you might even be able to attend a live concert for an even more memorable experience. Book a ticket here at Get Your Guide.

Where to see Flamenco guitar concerts in Ronda
The fantastic guitar sounds from Paco Seco also appear on the Voicemap Ronda audio guided tour. (See below.)

Ronda Guitar Music is dedicated to the Spanish guitar, offering concerts and recitals for public and private events at emblematic places. Professional quality musical experiences under the guidance of internationally recognized guitarist Paco Seco.

Or, have a look at the entry tickets for guitar concerts at Viator

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Ronda Guitar festival 2023

Ronda Guitar festival 2023

If you’re visiting the beautiful city of Ronda from June 6th to 10th, 2023, you’re in for a treat. The seventh annual Ronda International Guitar Festival is taking place at the Convento de Santo Domingo, a unique and historic venue in the heart of Ronda’s old town.

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The Spanish Flamenco – A Personal View

Flamenco dancers in Spain

“Flamenco”—the word calls up an image of a slender dancer in an elaborate, ruffled costume with her fringed shawl and her castanets. Certainly, this stereotype has been perpetuated in everything from airline posters to dolls made for souvenirs. To some, this is flamenco for tourists, as they embrace the cante jondo, the deep song of agonizing lament sung by a man, a cantaora, without accompaniment, or with a single guitar. This, they claim, is authentic flamenco, the blues of Andalucía, improvised in jam sessions called juergas, sung because it must be sung, not because someone is listening or watching.

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