Exhibition «FLAMENCO Chipén»

Since the origins of flamenco, Madrid has been the birthplace of some of the best artists over the years. The history of flamenco is 150 years of singing and dancing, from the singing cafés and the sound of «Caño Roto» guitars to the countless tablaos.

The foundation of Flamenco in Madrid is Teatro Pavón de Zambra, which was the first tablao founded in Spain. During this time, places such as El Rastro or Caño Roto de Carabanchel, which gave its name to the so-called «Caño Roto sound», have acquired their own flamenco identity, an important contribution to the history of the genre and a clear hallmark of Madrid Flamenco.

The exhibition has five sections that tell the history of dance, guitar playing and singing. The starting point of this journey is the first documented mention of flamenco, an article in the newspaper El Espectador from 1847 entitled «A flamenco singer». The whole history of flamenco has moved from south to north, and Madrid has played a fundamental role since its beginnings.

The exhibition includes more than 150 pieces, including posters, clothing, archival documents and press articles.