Today we get a rare glimpse into what flamenco was like during the late 1800's, by reading Chapter 16 of French travel writer Hector France's book, Backpacking Through Spain. Transport yourself to a time when flamenco dancing was banned and you really had to search very hard to find the real thing!

Sound credit for the live music recording at around the 20 minute mark to Kevin Luce at freesound.org.

This little podcast is one year old today, can you believe it? And yes, we're still alive and we're still going 😜

Today we reflect on the year that has been, and take a little peek behind the scenes.

Thank you to each and every one that has supported us this past year. We hope to continue this flamenco journey with you. Let's see where it goes!

Much love, La Jugo ❤️

Yes, we finally did an episode on the history of flamenco 😅 Lots of research, hopefully not lots of mistakes, but hope that you enjoy this one ❤️

Sometimes dancers must face the harsh reality that they have to stop dancing like they did before. But all is not lost! Today we explore lots of options to keep you connected to flamenco in other ways.

The link to the Rocio Molina video:

https://youtu.be/5BGtZ2NioD8?si=OJrzadgaiaNAZ3vC

Also watch the palmas!

Much love, La Jugo ❤️

Today we unpack ways to keep your mind and heart healthy while your body is healing. If you are recovering from any injuries, stay strong, you've got this ❤️

When we get injured and cannot dance anymore, whether it is temporary or permanent, we focus on the physical injury and tend to forget about the mental impact. Today we chat about mental health challenges while healing from physical injuries, and what that means for recovery.

Today we chat about the vibrant and colourful La Feria de Abril, how and why this is celebrated, and what to expect. We also chat a bit about Sevillanas, its structure, and how it is normaly danced. This episode took way too long to produce, but rather late than never, right? ☺️ Link to the Sevillanas playlist on Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1x7SWVWRU9Mlex5Uxr3vZc?si=XRdGaFoBT_6GwuVUx3JuIA&pi=Q45XG_FJStOk3

Today, South Africa marks Freedom Day - a reminder of the long road to equality and recognition. In this episode, we explore the journey towards freedom here in South Africa, and draw some interesting connections to the Gitano community in Spain and their ongoing fight to preserve their identity. Let's look at how different histories can share the same deep roots of resilience and pride.