Flamenco: The passion of Lola Flores

Flamenco: The passion of Lola Flores

Teacher
Marga L.
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Lola Flores was a Spanish flamenco singer and bailaora (dancer). She is an icon of traditional Andalusian folklore due to her fiery performances and charming personality. 

In this lesson, we will focus on listening and we will learn about her story and watch one of her iconic performances.

Some of the vocabulary we will learn: 

Arrollador, arrolladora irresistible, charming
Tener duende To be charming
Atravesar el charco To cross the pond (travel to another continent)
Regentar To manage
La voz ronca Raspy voice

 

Discussion

Nina P. commented 1 year, 3 months ago
Really looking forward to this class Marga. I love Lola Flores. Want to know more about her.
Marga L. commented 1 year, 3 months ago
I hope I can help you!
Nina P. commented 1 year, 2 months ago
Thank you Margo.
Laraine A. commented 1 year, 2 months ago
My tablet screen keeps going black which is ptoblematic in class so I have cancelled but I hope one day I can lear about Lola Flores.Lo siento.
Nina P. commented 1 year, 2 months ago
Me encantó esta clase. ¡Fue maravilloso! Gracias por hacerlo tan interesante y agradable. ¡Aprendí mucho! muchas gracias Margo!
Marga L. commented 1 year, 2 months ago
Muchas gracias a tí, Nina. ¡Es un gran placer trabajar con vosotros!
Marga L. commented 1 year, 2 months ago
Laraine, siento mucho que no hayas podido participar. Espero que la próxima vez puedas asistir.
Nina P. commented 1 year, 2 months ago
Margo, I love the intensity of Lola Flores's recitation of Rafael de León'a poems accompanied by the piano improvisation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDPIfeiERDY

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