If you are looking for the best flamenco experience of your life, the perfect place is undoubtedly the Tablao Flamenco Las Setas. Located in the historic centre of Seville,this emblematic venue is currently presenting a show created and directed by Sandra Guerrero “La Negra”, who is a dancer from Seville with more than 30 years of experience and has been part of the most prestigious flamenco artists in the country, participating in renowned television shows.
Flamenco is definitely unique. It is a fusion of artistic manifestations: vocal strength, dance and musical accompaniment, which has as its main characteristic the fact of being able to transmit a great deal of feelings: sorrow, joy, pain, frustrations, grief and loneliness, among others. Apart from this, flamenco is Spain, it’s as simple as that.
There is hardly anyone who could contradict this statement: ‘there is nothing more evident of what Spain or being Spanish means than flamenco’. Undoubtedly, it is an artistic expression that, just by seeing and listening to it, takes us back to the culture, roots and essence of Spain.
Its magic, its energy, its artistic fusion and its power to attract the interest of crowds for centuries made that in 2010 UNESCO finally decided to declare flamenco Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Although it is a strong identifying feature of this country in the world, flamenco is still the cultural manifestation par excellence of the Autonomous Community of Andalusia, as it was the region where it was born in the 18th century.
There can be many reasons why Andalusia’s most popular cities are known for. For example, Seville is known for its World Heritage Site status for the Archivo de Indias, the Alcazar and the Cathedral, for being the inspiration for immortal works of opera such as The Marriage of Figaro, Carmen and The Barber of Seville, Holy Week, traditions, fiestas and more, but it is undoubtedly a city that is known the world over for flamenco, and what flamenco you can enjoy in these lands!
El Tablao Flamenco Las Setas: The best!
Flamenco is one of the great tourist attractions of Seville, a visit to the capital of Seville and not experiencing a good evening of this art is simply unforgivable. Singing, dancing, guitar playing and hand clapping are the elements that come together with purity and strength in an “Olé”, moving even the toughest of people. It is no coincidence that this is a cultural expression known, admired and enjoyed in every corner of the world.
But not all the exponents of this genre transmit their strength to the fullest, you have to choose well where to enjoy it. There is a way to experience the best flamenco show in Seville and that is to witness the majesty of the Tablao Flamenco Las Setas, located in the heart of Seville, specifically in Metropol Parasol Las Setas, an emblematic place with great historical value.
The Tablao Flamenco Las Setas is an iconic space inspired by the singing cafés, where attendees not only enjoyed a wonderful show, but also exquisite coffees and other drinks, as well as the incomparable Sevillian tapas.
In this flamenco tablao there are different areas to live different experiences, with decorations in which elegance and comfort are the protagonists. The experience can be enjoyed in three modalities: general, premium and VIP, the difference is in the level of interaction with the artists, the distance and the tasting.
A concept that Tablao Flamenco Las Setas has sought to maintain is to rescue that show full of duende, personal and exclusive, which has been lost with the evolution of this art that has expanded to large format in large theatres, where there is not that close interaction typical of the original flamenco environment.
This is how a particular space has been created in this place where you can live the experience of a traditional flamenco, in its purest state, but with the comfort and modernity of the present times.
In the surrounding area you can visit the Mercado de Abastos de la Encarnación, the Plaza Mayor and the Mirador de Las Setas, in addition to the best flamenco show.
About the show
The show currently being presented at the Tablao Flamenco Las Setas is not to be missed, the best ever to be enjoyed in Seville, its surroundings and, arguably, in the whole country.
Each performance features a cast of more than eight artists, created and directed by Sandra Guerrero “La Negra”, a native dancer from Seville with more than 30 years of experience, who has performed in the most prestigious flamenco shows in the country and has also participated in renowned television shows.
Each performance is made up of renowned artists of national and international fame, as well as new talents of this art, who complement each other to present a wonderful and unique flamenco show, in which the Spanish guitar, the Andalusian singing and the flamenco “taconeo” (heel tapping) are the main protagonists.
In addition to the great talent of the dancers, it is worth mentioning the great delight that the audience usually enjoys during the performances with the live music of the guitarists and singers, who show their great musical skills in each piece.
Added to this are the spectacular costumes, the wide diversity of flamenco palos that make up the show: marianas, soleas, seguidillas, tientos, sevillanas, tarantas, livianos, tonas, petenera, among others, but above all the volcano of emotions and feelings that the audience experiences live and direct through the masterful performances of the dancers during each presentation.
A plus that makes the evening even more special is that attendees have the opportunity to taste signature cocktails with the ‘star ingredient’: sherry wines.
Without a doubt, it is a true sensory experience of flavours and smells that transport those who live it to the authentic origins of Andalusia. This experience can be completed with a tasting of tapas with Iberian products also from the area.
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