More than just a dance, Flamenco is an expressive art form where emotions take center stage. In Andalusia, the cradle of this dance, it’s a real tradition that endures and is perfected year after year. Behind every heel-clap, every dress-throw and every hand-clap, the bailaor/as (dancers) tell you a story, enriched by the Spanish guitar and the cantaor (singer). We Call it Flamenco Marseille merges the warmth of the South of France with that of Spain, and offers you an immersive flamenco show that will take you through every emotion.
Let yourself be transported for an evening in a rose-covered Palais du Pharo. This exceptional venue, enthroned on the heights of the Old Port and already steeped in history, will be the perfect setting for a fiery flamenco show. And given the success of previous editions, we’d advise you not to delay in snapping up your tickets!
What is We Call It Flamenco?
For the duration of a show, We Call it Flamenco brings back a little piece of Spain in Marseille. In addition to the intoxicating music of the Spanish guitar, the rhythmic steps of the dancers that will set the floor alight, and the powerful notes of the singer, the ambiance of the hall will immerse you in the Spanish heat to create a symphony of duende(an almost magical creative impulse). Roses will adorn the parquet floor and lighting effects will accentuate the passion emanating from the show.
We Call it Flamenco will introduce you to the most famous palos in a 4-act show where the twirling mantones (traditional dresses) and Castanets will take you through a range of emotions. Welcome to Andalusia!
Flamenco, its palos and the show
More than dance, music and song play an equally important role in this Andalusian artistic expression. And in the world of Flamenco, there are various traditional musical forms known as palos. If the more than 50 that exist are all different and express different emotions, We Call it Flamenco lets you discover the 6 most important for an ideal overview of Spanish culture.
The different palos of the show
After discovering the oldest palo, the Fandangos de Huelva it’s the solo Spanish guitar that will offer you a musical landscape thanks to its tremolos and frenzied rhythms. Then you’ll be rocked by the sea during the Cantiñas, palos originating from Cadiz, where traditional dresses wave like waves. In the middle of the concert, the most complex genre appeared: the Bulería, a joyful, fast-paced song, followed by a poignant solo in which the cantaor ‘s notes are dictated by the inspiration of the moment.
Catch your breath, we still have 2 palos to discover, and the next one is considered the heart of this art. La Soleá, from the word soledad (solitude) has a slower melody and a very expressive dance. Finally, the Tangos, palo de fête will bring the show to a close.
The many 5-star reviews of the Paris edition
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 “Beautiful! A Spanish dream!”
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 “MAGICAL and EXCEPTIONAL”
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 “A breathtaking show. Flamenco is a lively, sincere and elegant dance! The dancers were breathtaking!”
The Palais du Pharo opens its doors for you to escape for the time of a surprising show. Treat yourself to a Spanish evening of dancing, singing and guitar music with We Call it Flamenco in Marseille. Doors open 30 minutes before the show.