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Length: 87 minutes.
Multi-zone DVD compatible with all countries (NTSC and PAL)
The first programme, which is dedicated to Seville, is entitled 'De Lebrija a los Madriles' (From Lebrija to Madrid). It is devoted to Curro Malena, who presents an anthology of soleares: from the one of Alcalá, to those of La Serneta, of Cádiz, and the one of El Niño Gloria de Jerez. Afterwards, he interprets a taranto which turns into Cantes por Mineras. He finishes off with bulerías, accompanied by rhythmic hand-clapping. The guitar playing is by Pedro Bacán, who tragically disappeared in a car accident.
Afterwards, Manuel Mairena, the youngest of the Mairena dynasty, runs through his family's characteristic cantes (styles). The following cantaor (flamenco singer) who is featured is José de la Tomasa, from Triana (a Seville neighbourhood that is closely associated with flamenco), a relative of great artists like Manuel Torre. José writes his own lyrics. With accompaniment provided by Juan Habichuela, he sings a taranto, followed by a theme in a 'murcianas' style, alegrías and siguiriya con cabal. Subsequently, Antonio Suárez sings, accompanied by his young son, Antonio, and performs a malagueña del Canario, a powerful cartagenera and a soleá that is reminiscent of the style of Tomás Pavón.
The third programme, which is from 1964, is dedicated to the 'Songs of the Night'. Against the background of urban landscapes in Granada such as the Alhambra, gypsy singing and dances are introduced, amid explanations of their ancient religious origins. A Granadan gypsy feast is featured, with Cantes de Boda ( Wedding Songs): the dance of the zambra; the nana; the campanilleros; Ronda cantes which emerged from the Rosario de la Aurora, and it finishes off with an alboreá. As always, a long list of artists is involved.
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