An Overnight Sensation: El Potito

An Overnight Sensation: El Potito

Author: Flamenco Attitude May 6, 2023 Duration: 22:22
When a young Potito emerged on the music scene, he was so impressive that Paco de Lucia's brother Pepe de Lucía, produced his first record. His accompanists include Paco de Lucía, Tomatito, Vicente Amigo, Isidro Muñoz, Manolo Franco, Jose Antonio Rodríquez, Rafael Riqueni, Enrique de Melchor, Moraíto Chico – a complete who’s who of the guitar! Potito is also a follower of Camaron - so it probably comes as no surprise that Marcos was the first person to play his music on BBC Radio 3...Con Sus Corales Blancos - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZCJ7a0iQ2s&pp=ygUdY29uIHN1IGNvcmFsZXMgYmxhbmNvcyBwb3RpdG8%3D⁠Camela Canaverales - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdFhk6Sp66c⁠Follow us on Twitter ⁠⁠@flamencopod⁠You can hear our musical choices spread across the podcast on ⁠Spotify⁠.

Flamenco Attitude moves beyond the stage to explore the soul of a living art form. Each episode is a conversation between a curious host and an expert co-host, unpacking the rhythms, history, and raw emotion that define flamenco culture. You’ll hear discussions that range from the technical intricacies of playing guitar or the footwork of dance to the broader lifestyle and philosophy that fuels this passionate expression. The podcast regularly highlights the great artists, both legendary and contemporary, who shape the genre’s evolving story. It’s an invitation to understand the attitude behind the music-the duende, the tradition, and the modern innovations. Alongside these deep-dive conversations, the show often incorporates musical selections, offering a curated auditory experience that complements the talk. For anyone drawn to the sound of a soleá or the intensity of a performer’s gaze, this podcast provides context, appreciation, and a genuine connection to a fascinating world. Tune in for a journey into the heart of flamenco, where every palo and compás has a tale to tell.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 65

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En español - Flamenco Books in Spanish [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:41
As Marcos has a huge library, we go through more of his flamenco books - this time in Spanish. Many great stories and people - and some amazing pictures! We discuss rare photos, a journey to photographing all flamenco ar…
Fiery Pageturners - Flamenco Books [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:56
Flamenco is an art that is studies and admired all across the world. And in this episode, we explore what people have written about it - and these are authors outside Andalusia! This is the fascination with flamenco as e…
Flamenco Q and A [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:17
This is the episode brought by you - our audience - and we thank you for it. Our first mini Q and A session is finally here, and Marcos is "put on the spot" to answer your questions. Some interesting point - plus Lolo th…
A Taste in Music - Flamenco Kitchen [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:48
Yes, on top of everything else, flamenco has specific dishes as well! We're exploring the unique flavours of the flamenco kitchen - and even tasting some while we're going along. This one is for the foodies! For our Q&A…
Beyond Flamenco - Honouring Other Artists and Genres [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:34
Flamenco is king. But there are other genres and artists that influence guitarist Marcos and he continues to admire them, even though he's fully immersed in the flamenco culture. In this episode, he talks about The Beatl…
Portrait of a Teacher - Pepe Martinez [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:47
Every artist was a student once - and in this episode, flamenco guitarist Marcos shares memories of his teacher, Pepe Martinez. A wonderful, colourful character, Marcos remembers Pepe as the best teacher he could ever ha…
A Journey Through Flamenco Land - Flamenco Places [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:23
Andalusia has eight provinces! And in this episode, Marcos is taking you on a journey through all of them. From Seville to Granada, hear about the different climate, big and small towns and cities, and the places you abs…
Flamenco Special: Andalusian Adventures PART 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:49
Flamenco guitarist and expert Marcos goes to Andalusia every year and while roaming around, he comes across the most incredible places, artists and items he adds to his collection. This is part one of his memories, creat…
Fiction and Flow: Flamenco Cinema [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:30
You can find everything under the genre of flamenco - even films! In this episode, Marcos and Galya go through some classic and modern flamenco films, uncovering rich stories with great soundtracks and the best dancing i…
Best of a Kind - Flamenco Genres [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:48
Solea, buleria, tango - so many music genres define flamenco but what's the difference between them? Guitarist and expert Marcos walks Galya through the many sub-genres of the art to show her how many and how variable th…