Flamenco news in Barcelona

Carmen Amaya I: From Somorrostro to Parallel and from Parallel to Zarzuela

“I don’t think anyone could say that we, the people of Barcelona, don’t know who Carmen Amaya was, or that...

Carmen Amaya in Argentina and the United States: the international breakthrough

Two films released in 1936 changed the course of the life of the greatest bailaora who ever lived. In La...

Carmen Amaya Returns to Spain: A Flamenco-American Star on European Stages

In 1947, Carmen returned to Spain as a world-famous star. At Barajas Airport, she was greeted with flowers, surrounded by...

The Final Years of Carmen Amaya: Between the Costa Brava and the Rest of the World

By 1951, Carmen Amaya was already a star both inside and outside Spain. And in her early thirties, when it...

Flamenco Legends: Carmen Amaya, Paco de Lucía and Camarón de la Isla

During the 20th century, flamenco made a leap in quality and professionalization that took it to another level and gave...

History of Tablao de Carmen: Barcelona Since 1988

Poble Espanyol: The Start of a Flamenco Story Our tablao’s story actually began decades before it opened its doors. It...

The Patio de Carmen: An Andalusian Patio and a Carmen Amaya Mini-Museum in Barcelona

The location of Tablao de Carmen is no accident. In our Andalusian patio, nearly a century ago, in 1929, a...

WHAT IS FLAMENCO?

We want to share an interesting anecdote that happened to Mimo, who runs Tablao de Carmen, with some foreign guests...

What does one come to see at the Tablao de Carmen?

CARMEN’S BLOG by EVA BLANCH Many customers come to the Tablao de Carmen not having a clear idea of what...

What is a flamenco show?

The etymological definition of “spectacle” could differ from what we, from the Tablao de Carmen, consider to be the essence...

What is a “tablao”?

The RAE defines it simply as “tablado,” a stage dedicated to flamenco singing and dancing. However, tablaos transcend this basic...

The Tablaos: Temples of Flamenco

  Since their appearance in the early 20th century, tablaos have served as temples for flamenco artists and enthusiasts in...

Where do the lyrics of flamenco come from?

Historical Origins of Flemish Literature “Napoleon Bonaparte, / with his escorts, / did not reach the neighborhood / of La...

What is the origin of flamenco? History and where it comes from

Flamenco is a living art form: musical, oral, gestural, and social. When we use the word “flamenco” we are referring...

Who are the flamenco artists?

Who are the flamenco music artists? The term “flamenco music” evokes two things first and foremost: flamenco singing and the...

FLAMENCO INSTRUMENTS

If one were to close one’s eyes and imagine flamenco, the silhouette of a dancer would likely come to mind,...

A different team building idea in Barcelona: a flamenco workshop

Looking for a team activity in Barcelona usually ends at the same shortlist: an escape room, a tasting, a treasure...

The night Rosalía sang cante ‘alante’ at Tablao de Carmen

Rosalía’s LUX tour wraps in Miami this September, after 57 shows across seventeen countries in Europe, North and South America....

A tribute to Juan Ramírez, a flamenco dancer more flamenco than the heel itself

On 5 January 2026, the flamenco world woke up to devastating and unexpected news: the death of Juan Ramírez. A...

Barcelona’s Magic Fountain of Montjuïc is back and better than ever

The Magic Fountain of Montjuïc is the most recognizable show on the hillside and one of the most beloved landmarks...

Gran Gala Flamenco Barcelona: flamenco in a tablao vs flamenco in a theatre

In 1908, one of the most important buildings of Catalan modernisme opened its doors just steps from the iconic Via...

Who is behind Tablao de Carmen?

For the flamenco show to happen every evening, and for our Andalusian cuisine to reach the tables of our guests...

Want to learn flamenco in Spain? Here are the best schools

Every year, hundreds of students and flamenco enthusiasts from around the world arrive in Spain with one goal: to immerse...

Flamenco 360° at Tablao de Carmen

A 360-degree angle is a full rotation: a complete, unbroken circle. In Hindu culture, the circle symbolises wholeness, unity, and...

Is the Food Actually Good at a Flamenco Tablao in Barcelona? Andalusian Cuisine at Tablao de Carmen

When you’re in the mood to treat yourself to a proper dinner, a flamenco tablao probably isn’t the first place...

Catalan Flamenco Artists Around the World

Barcelona has given birth, and continues to give birth, to major figures in the history of flamenco. It is home...

Flamenco families in Barcelona: tablaos from generation to generation

Flamenco, due to its oral and social nature, has been preserved mainly within families. In most cases, Roma families. In...

Flamenco festivals in 2026. The stages where flamenco is defined today

Talking about flamenco festivals is not about cultural agendas. It is about where the narrative of contemporary flamenco is built...

Andalusian-Style Marinated Chicken “Pinchos Morunos”

Our Chef Rosalía tells us: “Pinchos morunos remind me of my childhood. Those reddish cubes of meat are a classic...

Polvorones: the king of Christmas sweets

Christmas has arrived at the Tablao de Carmen. Lights, gatherings and gifts fill homes, and it could not be otherwise...

Oxtail Stew Recipe from Tablao de Carmen

This dish has been known in southern Spain since Roman times. By the 19th century, in Córdoba (Andalusia), the recipe...

Russian Salad

Throughout the entire 19th century, there are many gastronomic references related to Russian salad. In the earliest descriptions of Russian...

Eggplant with Honey

Fried eggplants have become a beloved dish in our home. Rosalía, our chef, prepares them with a special touch: golden,...

Flamenco on Every Corner of Barcelona

Among all the virtues flamenco possesses, one has allowed it to spread farther and wider over its two-century history: its...

Vegetable Cream Soup Recipe

Homemade vegetable cream soup is one of the most classic and essential dishes in any traditional home with good cooking....

Traditional Andalusian Gazpacho Recipe from Tablao de Carmen

According to the official definition of the Royal Spanish Academy, gazpacho is a “cold soup whose basic ingredients are tomato,...

Singing from Behind: The Dialogue Between Cante and Flamenco Dance

The Art of Accompanying Flamenco Dance At the Tablao de Carmen, it happens several times a day: the cantaor, seated...

Havana and Flamenco: A Brief History of the Flamenco Guajira

Tracing the Latin roots of a flamenco style shaped by transatlantic rhythms In his book Una historia del flamenco, José...

Bachelorette Party in Barcelona: An Unforgettable Flamenco Experience with Friends

Barcelona is a city made for celebration. And if there’s a moment to celebrate with an open heart and your...

From Pedro Iturralde to Chano Domínguez: Flamenco Jazz Today

Agustín Carbonell ‘El Bola’, a regular tocaor at the Tablao de Carmen, was one of the early flamenco musicians to...

And “Lo Jondo” Met the Groove: The Birth of Proto Flamenco-Jazz in the 20th Century

“The term ‘flamenco fusion’ appeared, and I remember thinking to myself: that’s redundant.” These were the words of Faustino Núñez...

How the Feria de Abril Is Celebrated in Barcelona

On April 25, 2025, the Parc del Fòrum in Barcelona will be dressed in Sevillian flair: the Feria de Abril...

What Is Flamenquito?

“What is this flamenquito or chill flamenco or whatever they call it? I don’t know, and I don’t care,” said...

Spain and Latin America: A Historical Bond That Nurtured Flamenco

The story of the cajón is fairly well known. Today, it’s an iconic element of flamenco: when one thinks of...

Flamenco Shops in Barcelona: Everything You Need to Experience Flamenco

Barcelona is a city full of art and culture. Although flamenco has Andalusian roots, Barcelona has long been a flamenco...

Where to Learn Flamenco in Barcelona?

Barcelona: A Key City to Learn Flamenco Flamenco in Barcelona for over two centuries. The first documented reference linking the city...

The Inexplicable and Established Bond Between Flamenco and Japan

The movie La Leyenda del Tiempo—not the album—begins with a Japanese girl mesmerized by flamenco videos in her home. Her...

“I don’t feel like I’m running a business; to me, it’s a home”

Mimo Agüero has been the director and the soul of the Tablao de Carmen since 2015. But her role goes...

Discover Barcelona as a Family: An Unforgettable Flamenco Experience

Barcelona: A City Full of Life and Perfect for Families Barcelona is a quintessential Mediterranean city, brimming with life, culture,...

Camarón de la Isla: The Immortal Flamenco Legend

Who Was Camarón de la Isla? José Monje Cruz, better known as Camarón de la Isla, was born on December...

How to Choose the Best Event Venue in Barcelona: Culture, History, and Atmosphere

Barcelona is a vibrant city where history, culture, and modernity blend in every corner. If you’re searching for the perfect...

Pintaores: Portraits of the Flamenco Woman

Flamenco Art in Painting: A Deep Connection Pepe Marchena once sang: “One morning, in Córdoba, one morning, Julio Romero painted...

What to Do During the America’s Cup in Barcelona Beyond Traditional Tourism?

The America’s Cup is docking in Barcelona for the first time, bringing the world’s most prestigious sailing competition to the Catalan...

What makes Beyoncé’s song “Flamenco” flamenco?

Beyoncé has released her eighth album. It is a country album that pays tribute to the music of her hometown:...

The Flamenco Cajón

How and when did flamenco adopt the Peruvian cajón? Everyone thinks it was Paco de Lucía who first saw something...

Castanets in Flamenco

When we talk about castanets, we talk about the flamenco dancer Lucero Tena. Born in Durango (Mexico), she began attending...

Flamenco Singing: Fundamental Pillar

“Flamenco song is not understood, it is lived,” said writer Fernando Quiñones. While there have been countless attempts to define...

From ‘housewives’ to flamenco dancers at the Tablao de Carmen

Among all the occurrences that have happened at this very flamenco tablao, the most original and sensational has been the...

Flamenco in 20th and 21st Centuries: Carmen Amaya to Tiny Desk

For some, she was the greatest female flamenco dancer of all time. Born in Somorrostro, she traveled the world with...

Flamenco Today: From “La leyenda del tiempo” to “El Mal Querer”

On November 2, 2018, Catalan artist Rosalía released her second album, “El Mal Querer” instantly becoming the most listened-to album...

What to do on the mountain of Montjuic in Barcelona?

The mountain of Montjuic, home of the Tablao de Carmen, is one of Barcelona’s emblematic peaks, like El Putxet and...

What is the ‘compás flamenco’?

The beat [el compás] is the root of flamenco, the foundation, the mother from which all flamenco styles are born....

What to do in Barcelona?

What to eat in Barcelona? Cities by the sea are centers of influence and constant movement of people and culture,...

Flamenco in Barcelona: “Arte Jondo” in the 19th Century

Flamenco did not arrive in Catalonia in the 1950s through Murcian and Andalusian migration, as widely assumed in much of...

How can you learn flamenco?

Flamenco dancing:The most demanded discipline Barcelona is a synonym of flamenco and flamenco is a synonym of Barcelona. i.e. Barcelona....

What do the “Flamenco dancers” wear?

Louboutin & bulerías In May this year, Christian Louboutin, luxury shoes designer, launched some photographs with the Spanish actress Rossy...

Are tablaos for tourists only?

Little Spanish language at the tablaos If you peep into a tablao any day of the week, you will hear...

The “Soléa”

The soleá is one of the most emblematic dances in flamenco , and, just as in singing, its execution encompasses...

The Rumba Flamenca

© Photo by Eva Blanch – www.evablanch.com // In the photo: Petitet, the soul of Barcelona’s rumba. The history of...

What are flamenco’s “palos”?

Definition of the “palo flamenco” The language of the flamenco world has its own, unique words, and “palo” is one...

TABLAO DE CARMEN, A YEAR LATER

AS IF FLAMENCO WERE THE ONLY THING THAT MATTERED, ONE NIGHT IN MARCH OF 2020… On the afternoon of Thursday...

LAS ZAMBOMBAS DE LA ESPERANZA 2020

The festive season of 2020 will be very different from the rest. A strange and difficult year is coming to an...

What are “Villancicos”?

Pero mira cómo beben los peces en el río, Pero mira cómo beben por ver al Dios nacido But look...

What Is the Poble Espanyol and What Can I Do Before the Flamenco Show at Tablao de Carmen?

Our village, the Poble Espanyol, was in fact conceived to disappear. It was built for the 1929 Barcelona International Exposition...

Juaneke on Carmen’s blog by Eva Blanch

This article is the beginning of a collaboration between the writer and photographer, Eva Blanch, and Mimo Agüero and the...

The 6 Things One Must Know About Carmen Amaya Before Coming to the Tablao de Carmen

El Tablao de Carmen, in the Poble Espanyol de Barcelona, offers the most genuine flamenco. A sort of flamenco that...

Flamenco passion to welcome the new year

Barcelona is a city with never-ending parties… and the last night of the year is no exception! For those of...

AKANA: The history of the Gypsy people in a play

Akana, meaning ‘now’ in Romani, the gypsy language, is a play that tells the story of the gypsy people. It’s...

FLAMINGO OR FLAMENCO?

Two words, two languages and two spellings. An art form and a bird. It cannot be helped that many English...

“El Tete” during ”La Mercè” celebration in the Flamenco session of Arias Fernández show “Tants talents”

For the festivities of “La Mercè”, the patron saint of Barcelona, the Dance took over the streets and in the...