Flamenco is synonymous with Spanish culture. Yet, since its inception, theorists have sidelined the fundamental contribution of Afro-Andalusians to this art form. As the Black population began to disappear from Spain in the late-19th century, so too did its contributions to an extraordinary art form–flamenco. Q & A session with director, Miguel Ángel Rosales and principal flamenco dancer, Yinka Esi Graves followed the well-attended documentary on October 28, 2018.
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