subject: The Music Of Seville, Spain: Hot, Spicy, And Sorrowful [print this page] Flamenco bars are all over the city and to keep the flamenco spirit alive, local bands have incorporated the beat into their repertoire of pop and rock selections, creating a different yet intriguing tempo.
The Music is the Soul
Music is a universal language. There is no need to translate the rhythm, the tremble of the tremulos, and the rush of fluid notes. The music is felt and awakens the senses to bring it to new heights. In Seville, the flamenco music never ceases to excite the senses. A tourist who wants to savor the real flamenco music should know where to go.
Flamenco music expresses tortured emotions - pena negra - or black sorrow. The despair evoked is akin to hopelessness, of unrequited love, a life of pain without redemption, and the lament of earth that the sky would never again be. It is also about eternal goodbyes and the baring of the hopeless soul. This is Seville's answer to the American blues.
There are several genres of the flamenco music and each can hold its own. The less tragic Non Jondo flamenco waxes about the loss and regain of love. The song is a mote lighthearted, starting with a plaintive melody and segues into a raucous beat. The flamenco compas is sung with or without accompaniment.
You don't have to be a scholar of the language to enjoy the music; just feel the music and immerse yourself in the song and the seduction of the guitar. Yet, if you are studying the music of Seville, the flamenco is the best stop for your search for Spanish music. The songs would also provide an interesting way to learn the language.
But it is not just flamenco that lures the tourists. Nightspots have their offerings of contemporary music - rock, blues, and jazz. There's an extensive music menu out there to fulfill all music cravings. After a cerveza and tapas, one can go straight to night joints where music is played live and non-stop to a dancing crowd.
With fiesta and carnivals the year-round, music lovers have a full calendar. Whether it is January or December, Seville celebrates life, music and dance. Just don't go there unprepared because hotel rooms are fully booked long before the exciting events start.
Accommodations: Big name and local hotels offer their brand of service, comfort and style. To get the best deal, book your reservations online and beat the rush. You might get a discount on room rates and enjoy hotel packages offered to customers who opt to book their reservations online.
If this is your first, second, or third trip to Seville, check out hotel reviews and choose the best one that suits your style and budget.
