Instagram accounts to follow for your at home flamenco fix

Let’s be honest. Staying home and practising social distancing can lead to, well…. boredom!

How are you getting your flamenco fix during these times of social isolation? There are online classes and events to follow. There are techniques you can drill at home on your own. And putting on some solo compás to train your palmas never goes astray. But sometimes, especially as the days get shorter and colder, sitting on the couch and scrolling through Instagram is exactly what you need.

Here are some of our favourite flamenco Instagram accounts to follow.

@deflamenco

This Instagram account from the well-known Spanish flamenco magazine covers all things flamenco. They regularly post videos including dance, singing and guitar.

@balletnacionalespana

The official account of the Ballet Nacional de España. This dance-focused account posts regular content from previous shows and rehearsals.

@cardamomoflamenco

While clubs have been closed in Spain due to COVID-19 isolation measures, this Madrid tablao continues to post videos from different artists’ previous performances.

@coralmoreria

Corral de la Morería is another Madrid tablao posting frequent videos. Check out your favourite artists in their stories too.

Corral de la Morería shared a post on Instagram: "Blanca del Rey con el coreógrafo Antonio Najarro, director del espectáculo Zincalí en Corral de la..." * Follow their account to see 841 posts.

@rafaelriquenioficial

A relatively new Instagram account, this one is full of videos from the great flamenco guitarist Rafael Riqueni.

@pastora_galvan

This great dancer posts content from professional shows as well impromptu moments from fin de fiestas. A great account to check out if you’re working on your bulerías.

1,422 Likes, 87 Comments - Pastora Galvan (@pastora_galvan) on Instagram: "Seguimos un día más x tener ilusión"

@pedro_elgranaino

The official account of the singer Pedro el Granaino, this one has lots of videos of his potent flamenco singing. A great source to help you study flamenco song.


What about you? What are your recommendations for flamenco on Instagram?
Let us know in the comments below!