Jerez, the irrepressible bastion of Flamenco vinoble.org

Many refer to Jerez as the cradle of Flamenco, although it is very difficult to make out where in fact this art form was born.

There is no doubt that historically it is one of the places where the earliest references exist linking it to Flamenco, an art which began to be defined more clearly back around 1850 and which is simply a particular way of expressing the vicissitudes of a people, the Gypsies of Andalucía. These people adapted Andalusian folklore to their own sensitivities and they did it through song, music and dance. Beyond art form, Flamenco could thus be seen as a way of life, a way of being.

Jerez de la Frontera is considered as one of the principal cities linked to the art of Flamenco. The city stands out as a great cathedral of the “arte jondo” (or deep art as it is known), the Flamenco atmosphere permeates the streets. There, Flamenco steps down from the stage and can be experienced in every corner of the city.