The Flamenco Effect

Authenticity, Community and Tradition during the Golden Age

by Ian Biddle

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  • The golden triangle and the geometry of exclusion

    The concept of the golden triangle in flamenco is used to define a geographical space traditionally regarded as the cradle of the art form. While often celebrated as a map of cultural heritage, it functions more accurately as an inflexible geometry of exclusion. By drawing these lines, the flamenco establishment creates a sense of “lo nuestro” (that which is…