For those who do not understand the "Spanish" in flamenco-gypsy style of its music, "cante hondo" - done by the lead gypsy flamenco singer, is full of tirades, long notes, and scalar runs and trills. It roughly means "deep chant", or "deep singing", or "deep song." You hear the clapping - that is called "palmas" (lit., "palms"). You also hear a solo flamenco guitarist do a broken-note line that might remind you of Andreas Segovia - it is known as "falseta" or instrumental break, but the break is long, so I call it a "falseton." Then you hear the so called "escalera arabe" - Arabic scale - a Phrygian in D#, where the "secondo augmentado" (augmented second - which are the notes "E-Fx" (x - is double sharp, where you add two semitones to the original note - up) is apparent. And finally, there is a gypsy singing technique of eliminating the "d" in "-ado" or "-ada" terminations of Spanish verbs. For example, a cante hondo singer would say "enamorao" (in love) instead of the proper "enamorado", and treat the "ao" diphthong as a smooth, sliding elision - not separating with any breaks between the "a" and "o".

I love flamenco music...My parents let me go to Granada when I was 17 years old, as a graduation gift from high school. Met my first true girlfriend there, and drank some very good wine from a goat flask in a Gypsy cave, listening to flamenco music and entranced by the pretty dancers. I will never thank my parents enough for that experience so many years ago. Still listen to flamenco music 50 years later!

this is the last scene of 'Latcho Drom', a movie by Tony Gatlif : it is about the Romani people's journey from north-west India -staring the Kalbelia people- to Spain, a diaspora lived through music which originally starts in Egypt-with the Ghawazi people..... The film begins in the Thar Desert in Northern India and ends in Spain, passing through Egypt, Turkey, Romania, Hungary, Slovakia, and France... the most enduring and passionate odyssey driven by the freedom of the gypsy soul....... the gitana" singer in this scene is 'La Caita' she sings mournfully of the centuries of persecution, repeatedly imploring "Why does your mouth spit on me?" as her query echoes out over the town.

It's so weird. Whenever I come across some flamenco type songs my heart start beating differently and I start tearing up. It's an automatic reaction.

This song really hit me. I can hear the pain, the sorrow, the hurt, in her voice. It sounds like a cry, a painful whaling, an expression of emotion from deep within her soul.

There are terrible things in this world. Things that make question your own will to live. So terrible and frightening that you doubt yourself if you also have to become that same terrible thing... and then there's this...this beautiful, melancholic and full hearted expression of someone's soul... ESTA ES LA VIDA...ESTO ES FLAMENCO. GRACIAS GITANOS

Lyrics- Subtitles of the movie: You, you're a stork... Who has landed on Earth. Me, I'm a black bird who has taken flight. Why does your wicked mouth spit on me? What harm is it to you... That my skin is dark... And my hair gypsy black? Why does your wicked mouth spit on me? What harm is it to you... That my skin is dark... And my hair gypsy black? From Isabelle the Catholic... From Hitler to Franco... We have been the victims... Of their wars. Some evenings... Like many other evenings... Some evenings... I find myself envying... The respect that you give to your dog.

I found this video about 2 years ago. I have listened to it hundreds of times since. What a moving and highly passionate song.

My admiration for the Roma runs deep. This piece is from the film, Latcho Drom which I've watched perhaps 8 times!! It's available on KZfaq!! It traces the historic path of the Roma ( gypsies) with music and song. Highly recommend it. Best from snowy Montreal, Que. Canada

her voice is so damn strong what a gift !!!

As an Indian, it is really interesting and beautiful. Beautiful, because I feel the singer is trying to lay off some things frm her broken heart and the song just touches my heart, don't know why. Interesting, bcoz here in India too, we clap while singing or dancing, so as to keep the beat and also, the style is eerily similar.

What fantastic voices and faces these women have.

There's a lot of people commenting on how emotional flamenco music is. It's a lot like the Blues, you have to live it to put that emotion into it. I'm certain that if Gypsies listened to Etta James or Janis Joplin they would fully feel their music without understanding a single word.

Excellent song and storytelling. Some people think Flamenco is just about dancing and singing about long lost love but I love how this movie showed that Flamenco can also tell a story, an uncomfortable but true one. ;) Please give us more songs and don't forget the stories!

I can't believe how many people say they hate gypsies. You cannot say you hate an entire ethnic group unless you know all of them. People, not only at this video but also many other flamenco songs/videos on KZfaq, say they hate gypsies or label them as thieves. I strongly recommend those people to read deeply about the history of the Gypsy people, who have been persecuted in Europe for centuries by the Europeans themselves and who have been forced to live in poverty. Again, hating an entire ethnic group because of what stereotypes they have is ridiculous, and the only people who should be hated are those who hate others for who they are born as and can't change.

I was in Spain a long time ago and was fortunate enough to see Flamenco up close and personal ... Also, there was a place in L.A. where one could go and see Flamenco music and dance, many moons ago. It has been way too long since I have seen, listened and enjoyed this wonderful art ... I so much love the music (and all arts) from cultures throughout the world. Beauty unites us.

The Roma people’s roots are in India. Never forget that. You can hear, feel and see the influence in their music and dance. I am proud of be a gypsy descendant. ❤️

Flamenco songs make me feel like nothing else. It hits deeper than any type of music and I don’t know why

اعشق هذا الفن رغم اني لا افهم ما يقولون و لكن الواضح ان هذا الفن نابع من جرح عميق و الم و معاناه لمن يتغنون به

Gypsies are great people.....and i love their music so much.....soulful music....

One magical night our son took us to a dingy Madrid club where we were overwhelmed by a troupe of flamenco artists--dancers, singers, guitarists, percussionists. A cry from the deepest wells of the human heart/soul. All boundaries, all walls were knocked down. I still remember that night with great fondness.

I dont understand the words , but her heart speaks to my spirit , and it moves me to tears every time .The real truth is pouring out of her heart and cannot be denied. It is the most beutiful expression from any human . Her passion is awesome .

First piece (guitar only) is a Tango Flamenco. Second is a Bulería. Third is a Seguiriya. Lead singer is La Caita.

Their cries in song pierce my soul, I love listening to it it is so therapeutic especially for a heartbreak...

So sad this video was cut off in mid stride. I was really getting into it. I miss my years in Spain. I lived just a few hours North of Granada. There I found the Gypsy caves (mostly tourist traps) but always good and authentic flamenco, as well as the schools of flamenco and the student performances. The gypsies turned shouting into a haunting, never to be forgotten wail. And how they turned hand clapping into the sound of two hardwood blocks being struck together I'll never know. What a powerful musical language.

THANK YOU FOR SPANISH GYPSY (ROMA) FOR THIS UNIQUE ART FORM WHICH IS BEYOND OF ANY LANGUAGE ! FLAMENCO MUSIC IS PROTECTED BY UNESCO AS A WORD HISTORICAL HERITAGE !

Ever since i heard a flamenco singer sings i became a fan of this very unique form of music. Even the Dance is extraordinary.

Esta é uma das melhores interpretações de flamenco que já escutei. Não consigo deixar de me emocionar e verter umas lágrimas cada vez que vejo este vídeo.

I want to go and visit Spain and Portugal... Beautiful song and powerful vocals! Love this... Hermosura de musica! Shasta Acosta

Que imágenes y sonidos tan inspiradores. Yo soy Alicantina y no soy gitana; opino que aunque el flamenco no es la única música que nos represente (zarzuela, pasodoble, etc) como país y cultura, sí es una parte importante del arte español y nuestra historia. Total sentido de orgullo al ver esto.

What makes me happy so much is the number of people that I find enjoy this music and influences their lives. ♥️

Having Spanish Blood, this brought me to tears! The pain, the suffering, and for why? So excellent in it's rendition! I'm truly touched!

I love this most expressive and poignant Spanish Gypsy flamenco song!

Here is the translation from the film subtitles. Thank you for sharing this. Very powerful. “You, you’re a stork Who has landed on Earth. Me, I’m a black bird who has taken flight. Why does your wicked mouth spit on me? What harm is it to you… That my skin in dark and my hair gypsy black? Why does your wicked mouth spit on me? From Isabelle the Catholic… From Hitler to Franco… We have been the victims… Of their wars. Some evenings… Like many other evenings… Some evenings… I find myself envying… The respect that you give to your dog.”

Very beautiful nice voice!! excellent !!!🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🇮🇷🇮🇷🇮🇷🇮🇷🇮🇷🇮🇷🇮🇷🇮🇷 emotional !!!

This woman is the best I love her voice

I love gypsy songs from India Afghanistan througout the Balkans and all the way to Spain and the Arab bedouin nomad world, there's raw and pure emotion in their music. Let's start their whole groupstructure is based on love, caring for one another and family.. now how can they be bad? and they have always been underdogs of society... I love gypsy people they are real people with a lot of heart and feelings so they won't bother you unless you bother them. Yes they do things to survive.

Wow - I love it nothing beats Gypsy Flamenco... or for that matter Gypsy Music - period!

What strong voice respect from Algéria 🇩🇿 to all jitanos

These are strong, beautiful women with an unbreakable idea of who/what they are.Wonderful music and performance.

Oh my lord ! I love this so so much. The pain in her voice the anger! It rips my soul apart

The touch of its origin rajasthan is clearly heard in those bold vocals

The cante jondo (deep song)was the original song form from where flamenco came from. It's a Gitano (gypsy) song. They later added guitar to it in the 1900s,which is where flamenco comes from. Rich aristocrats loved the sound, which is how it got so popular. Performers of flamenco agree that it was originally a Gitano art form. Also, there are more flamenco academies in Japan than anywhere else. It's like taiko (japanese drum), there's more taiko bands in LA, but it doesn't mean we made it.

Beautiful...i do not know if to sit down or stand up...laugh or cry.

Maravillosa, este video debería considerarse uno de los mejores del mundo!. Que tanta riqueza cultural, arte y enseñanza traéis. Amo la música flamenca. Gracias por compartir. Bendiciones desde México.

Without robotic what a voice love you girls gitanas il Algerian and I love gitane people’s 🇩🇿❤️❤️

Her voice is so powerful. Herpassion has moved me to tears. Wow!

the deepest and most beautiful thing I've ever heard!!!

Interesting to see the similarities to Indian songs in the way her voice oscillates up and down. They do the same.

I considered the ROMA people as one of the most TALENTED people on Earth... I Love Flamenco Song & Dance, their UNIQUE in the most unusual way...

The name of the song is 'El pájaro negro'. It is also on KZfaq under that name. With subtitles.

these are my people, Gypsy as can be. she says at first, why do you spit on my face what fault have I? Because I am a dark skin gypsy woman?

this song is so touch! It got to my soul deeply, so deep like stars in the night

wow. que bella cancion, se siente la emocion y la cultura de los gitanos españoles.

Hay mucho arte y pasión en mi país, me emociona ver que gusta tanto en el extranjero. Gracias

Fabuloso!!! Viva el flamenco viva España y arriba Al-Andalus!!!! Besos de Brasil!!!!

Beautiful music and culture love from Mesopotamia Iraq 🇮🇶 🇪🇸

bravo . saludo a todos gitanos . my family is gitana

As an Arab I can say: We love you BROTHERs because your blod is our bold. May Allah bless you all.

Amazing, beautiful, sin palabras, que cultura y passion. Urgullosa de Ser Mexicana Hispanola con Raizes Gypsy.

Gracias. Cuánta poesía, cuánta verdad. Saludos desde Uruguay.

When Romani gypsy gitano’s sing you’ can hear the tears and struggles of there ppl threw there music the voice of manny sorrows that brings a tear I’m my eyes 😢 you don’t even have to understand what there saying but feel emotionally connected some how it’s like there singing not only for them but for you me and everyone I never seen music like this truly divine amazing ❤

racism is the greatest shame to humanity!

Their singing style is very similar to the style of folk singers of Rajasthan (India)🇮🇳

El flamenco es hermoso los españoles deberian estar orgullosos de su musica!

The sonorous sound of the guitar sends me over the edge. And this young gentleman is always within our enchiladaburgerbaby with lots of love and song. He certainly does get around youtube doesn't he. And, boy he can sing. Thanks for posting maggiechenjm. With love and greatest respect from Samarqand

I love this music. .....it gets the blood pumping. ...puts fire in the soul

I didn't understand anything but I love the Spanish language awesome ..

Thank you so much for sharing this. Can't wait to dance in Andalucia nuevamente.

wow ! like old times in egypt ! i remember in 1956 we were always playing flamenco in the streets ! what memories !

Most of my childhood was spent in San Pedro in the 80s & early 90s…my heart belongs to España

Great song! La Caita has an amazing voice.

Ay, tú eres una cigüeña que rozó la tierra. Yo soy un pájaro negro caido en ella. ¿Por qué me escupes en la cara? Qué más te podía hacer ser yo que por ser morena y gitana? Que más remedio compañera que por ser morena y gitana? Desde Isabela La Católica Desde Hitler hasta Franco fueron víctimas de sus guerras toitos los gitanos. Algunas noches Algunas noches como otras noches me muero de envidia viendo como acaricias a tu perro.

I remember music like this I grew up listening to music and dancing we never fit in and my father traveled for work all the time had rules to follow and I never understood but I should be proud

I was one of those people who was only aware of the flamenco guitar, I moved and my landlord was really into flamenco and he introduced me to the singing and the dancing boy did I get into it.

2019 anybody watching this video????

Que bella música y cultura los felicito, besos desde Colombia.

I find the women in this video to be incredibly beautiful. It's a peasant, earthy beauty, yet at the same time their stance is proud and regal.

Her skin looks better than most girls and women today, probably because is natural and does not rob toxic creams on her self.

Ojala!, Consigan los gitanos se respete su forma de vida en el mundo! A mi me encantan, su ritmo, el que logran con sus manos y sus guitarras. Son geniales. Amenlos!

Es hermosa la cultura gitana!!

Im moroccan and this is my vibe cheers 2022

I love the gypsies los amo

El flamenco es.eldolor de un pueblo marginado que se fesgarra el alma.entre cantares ypalmas

God I LOVE this music!!!!❤ 💃 🕺

Love this. Beautiful strong voices. Too bad it doesn't finish

De la musique qui touche l'âme! Que de beauté!

mexican american i love spain and their culture hopefully i come visit the motherland of all latin america.

such beautiful music, and yet so much pain in it.

maggiechenhm, thank you for posting. I am Gypsy from Samarqand. This music kinda gets into one's soul. That's what life is about, isn't it. Just let the rhythm of life flow all around you. That's all one needs to know. Now back 2 my people. I can use a mournful song, and turn it into a gladiator's dagger. Love and light from Samarqand

Qué música y forma de cantar tan increible! Yo quiero aprender!!!

Estoy conmovido por la cultura gitana, es exquisita, hermosa

I can’t begin to tell you my story I was born in London to Caribbean parents and had Spanish neighbours who escaped Francos Andalucía in the late 60’s I think my earliest memory of Flamenco is from then. I loved Flamenco before I met my Spanish wife, she is from the North of Spain and hates Flamenco so most of the concerts I go to are alone from the North to the south to the east and the west of Spain searching for my beloved music. Ole!!!

love this song and im learning of my grandmother's culture i didbt known my dad side of the famil not even that they were gitanos i new deep in my soul that i had something special and me growing up i was so into gypsy culture i was always a cigano on Halloween lol and i never new that my mom was married to a cigano in till now that i new my family dont know how to speak romani but i will love to learn it soon

When Miles Davis heard flamenco, he said he fell to his knees. It is indeed that way.

What a strong and emotional song. Great.

Déjame mirarte a los ojos Oscuro y centelleante como el ala de un cuervo. Canta tus canciones para que el mundo oiga. La belleza de tu corazon Mujer magnífica Las colinas escuchan La gente en las colinas escucha. Toma mi alma Let me gaze into your eyes Dark and flashing like a raven’s wing Sing your songs so the world hears The beauty of your heart Magnificent woman The hills listen The people in the hills listen Take my soul

Esa película es la mejor, tan hermoso 😭💗

I loved this for long while. Amazing deeply passionate🎼🎵🎶💥💥💥💥💥🎵🎶🎼

Final de la película Latcho Drom, preciosa historia sobre el pueblo gitano, desde su salida de noroeste de la India, hasta el sur español, todo a través de la música, las palabras no son necesarias.