The document discusses several sports and cultural aspects of Spain. It mentions that soccer is the most popular sport and notes Spain's success in the 2010 World Cup. It also briefly references bullfighting, tennis player Rafael Nadal, and golf. The document then focuses on flamenco, describing it as a musical art form that originated from a mixture of Gypsy, Moorish, and Spanish influences and has three main components: dance, song, and guitar playing. It provides a quote emphasizing the importance of emotion and roots in flamenco performance.

1. David Bisbal y K’naan “Waving Flag”

2.  el fútbol (soccer) es el deporte más famoso
› La copa mundial – ¡VIVA ESPAÑA!
 la corrida de toros (bull fighting)
 El tenis
› Rafa Nadal
 el golf

3.  The Spanish live, eat, and breathe soccer!
Spanish World Cup Team South Africa 2010

4.  Spain’s version of the Redskins vs. Ravens
FC Barcelona/Madrid Trailer

5.  Mixture of Gypsy,
Moorish, and
Spanish-European
cultures
 3 parts:
› El baile (dance)
› El cante (song)
› La guitarra (guitar)

6.  Heart of el flamenco
 "Duende is not in the
throat; duende surges
up from the soles of the
feet. It is not a matter
of ability, but of real
live form; of blood; of
ancient culture; of
creative action.“
~ A master guitarist

7.  1) What are some of the characteristics
of flamenco that you see and hear?
Give examples.
 2) What do you feel when you watch the
dancer? Do you feel happy, sad, angry?
Why do you feel that way?
Video de flamenco