The word jaleo has several meanings. In this post we explain all the meanings that can be found in the world of flamenco. If we go back to the 19th century, jaleo appears as a term under which a great variety of musical and dance forms coexisted; the Olé, Vito, the Boleras de Jaleo…. All of them are precedents to flamenco styles such as cantiñas, soleares and bulerías. In the press of this century, the term jaleo appeared as a “way of doing” the different types of music, associated with the gypsy people. The jaleo dances appear as direct precedents of flamenco dance. Jaleando a la puerta de ..read more

Click Here to Buy Flamenco Tickets Madrid is considered the world capital of flamenco. Its city centre streets are home to many of the most important and historic tablaos in the country. A city that hosts the best artists of the national scene, where you can enjoy an authentic flamenco show of the highest quality. There are many options to get to one of the many shows that take place in Madrid. On the internet you can find numerous websites that recommend shows and sell tickets online. There are also points of sale scattered around the centre of Madrid, which you can access while strolli ..read more

Flamenco and Tapas? Click Here In the Spanish gastronomy we find many options that are part of the culture of each of its places. From Andalusia to Catalonia, there are typical dishes to enjoy in its restaurants and bars. In Madrid, there are many options to enjoy tapas. Small portions of charcuterie or other food to go with your drink, which you can enjoy while you watch one of the shows that the city has to offer. If you’re looking for one of these options, at the tablao flamenco Cardamomo there are ideal options to enjoy with your family or as a couple. Charcuterie and other products ..read more

Want to go to the best Flamenco tablao? Buy Your Ticket Here! In the 1950s, new performative spaces associated with flamenco emerged in Spain, such as the tablaos. Prior to this, there were other places where this art form took place, such as the colmaos, taverns and cafés cantantes, from which they drew most of their inspiration. Unlike their predecessors, the tablaos flamencos offered a space in which exclusively flamenco shows were performed, including singing, guitar playing and dancing. At this time, the growing interest in tourism and in bringing flamenco to a new public meant that ..read more

Click here to enjoy Flamenco in Madrid Flamenco dance is a discipline of Spanish dance that dates back to the 19th century. Geographically, we can locate it in the southern part of Spain; Andalusia. It’s a professional and technical style that requires years of training. There have been all kinds of ways to transmit it. From the oral, – just like flamenco singing or guitar playing – to the creation of dance scores or decalogues on how the dance should be. Originally, its professional nature meant that flamenco dance was born on the basis of a sexual division, with differences between men ..read more

Known as Villa and Court, Madrid is the largest city in Spain. It seamlessly combines its traditions with a modern and cosmopolitan character. It hosts thousands of cultural spaces, among which its wonderful tablaos stand out. Planning to visit Madrid? The capital of Spain offers thousands of experiences. Strolling through its historic center and along its river, visiting its monuments and museums, or having tapas in one of its squares are plans you cannot miss. This city is considered the world capital of flamenco due to the amount of flamenco offerings it provides and the number of tab ..read more

At Cardamomo we celebrate International Women’s Day in the best way: with lots of flamenco! Through this post we highlight the value of flamenco women. Flamenco women: creators and referents The history of flamenco is marked by the appearance of figures who have contributed their own style and way of performing, each one being revolutionary in their respective disciplines. We find many women who have been references and who have taken flamenco all over the world, demonstrating the importance that women have in this art, not only as performers but also as creators. Manuela Carrasco. Photo: Pac ..read more

Enjoy a special show with the best flamenco dancer! Farruquito is considered by professionals and critics as the greatest exponent of the current flamenco art. Regardless of his branch, artists dedicated to flamenco agree on one thing; he is unique. Heir to the school of his grandfather “Farruco“, Juan Manuel Fernandez continues his legacy by taking it all over the world. His style of dance marked an era in the way of doing and understanding flamenco on stage. From his expressiveness to his movements, Farruquito is a bailaor who understands dance and flamenco in a global way. Like any good art ..read more

This Saturday and Sunday October 16 and 17, Fuensanta La Moneta returns to our stage in the last two shows, at 9:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Cardamomo brings from Granada to Madrid to dance only on its stage, the well-known flamenco dancer, Fuensanta La Moneta. Another production effort of this space of great shows for small audiences. Some of its most notable awards: Taranto Award for best flamenco show Almería. Flamenco hoy award for best dancer. Displante Award Festival de las Minas. While still a child she is disputed in the most famous Zambras of Sacromonte and Granada tablaos. And while still ..read more

“Farruquito” returns to Cardamomo on June 2, 22:30h. Born in Seville, Juan Manuel Fernandez Montoya, made his Broadway debut at the age of five and at fifteen he appeared with his grandfather, “El Farruco”, in Carlos Saura’s film, “Flamenco”. At the age of 19 he triumphed in the United States, beginning a memorable international career. Critically acclaimed, his show is a unique experience, full of passion and emotion of the Spanish art. This prodigious artist combines technique, rhythm and expression in a unique fusion that will delight your senses and transport you to the very essence of fla ..read more