This document provides a list of topics related to Spanish culture, including dance, music, architecture, film, and theater. It instructs the student to use provided websites to research each topic, answering who/what, where from, and a 3-5 line description of why it is important. Some of the specific topics listed include flamenco, mariachi bands, famous musicians like Celia Cruz and Tito Puentes, architects like Antonio Gaudi and important buildings such as La Sagrada Familia and La Alhambra.

1. Español 3 Tema 5 búsqueda web Nombre_____________
Usa los siguientes sitios web para buscar información sobre los
temas de la lista.
¿Quíen es? o ¿Qué es? ¿En qué país?
¿Por qué es importante?---una descripción de 3-5 lineas en inglés.
http://www.donquijote.org/culture/
http://www.espanole.org/artes
la danza
1. el flamenco - El Flamenco is a combination of Spanish folk music,
dance and guitar playing that originated in Spain. This was usually
performed by gypsies traveling through the land.
2. la Jota - La Jota is a Spanish folk dance that was created in the
Northern part of Spain in about the 18th century. This dance is very
upbeat and involves much bouncing and “jumping” as the name
describes. This is a very traditional dance.
3. la Sevillana - La Sevillana originated in Spain and is a part of a 3-
element tradition of song, music, and dance. Some consider this to be
the true Flamenco. La Sevillana is usually danced in 2 pairs of men and
women with complete arm, feet, and hand coordination.
4. El Tango - El Tango originated in Argentina as a sexy and passionate
dance usually found in brothels and bars. This is danced to slower,
jazzy music and involves smooth quick steps.
5. la Cumbia - The Cumbia originated in Guinea, but traveled to Colombia
where slave owners allowed their property to dance on certain
occasions. In this dance, women tease the men closer with their full
skirts and then push them away. It is a very rhythmic dance and has
evolved into a bright spectacle.
la música
6. Mariachis y Charros - Mariachi bands originated in the Jalisco state of
Mexico. They are easily recognized with their charro suits and large

2. Español 3 Tema 5 búsqueda web Nombre_____________
7. The Kings of Mambo - This is a movie depicting the story of two
brothers that leave Cuba in search of the American Dream and their
want to become musicians.
8. Celia Cruz - Celia Cruz was a Cuban born singer, famous for her Salsa
performance. She would later be known as the “Queen of Salsa.”
9. Tito Puentes - Tito Puentes is a well-rounded musician and famous
latino band leader. He played all sorts of music from salsa to mambo.
His music was very exotic and cultural.
10. Tuna groups - Young students that would stand under balconies
serenading women at night. They stemmed from traditional sopistas and
still exist today.
11. Manual de Falla - Falla is one of the best composers and musicians of
his century.
12. Juanes - Juanes is a Colombian born singer that started his career in a
heavy-metal group, Ekhymosis. Later he led a solo career and became
very popular world wide
13. Marc Anthony - Marc Anthony is a very popular Latin American singer
of Puerto Rican descent. He began singing salsa, but later moved on to
sing romantic ballads, pop, and even tango.
14. la Música Andina - a wide range of music from the Andes mountains
of South America
la arquitectura
15. Antonio Gaudi - The Architect that designed much of the city of
Barcelona
16. La Sagrada Familia - An unfinished Catholic Basilica in Barcelona
designed by Antonio Gaudí
17. La Alhambra - Located in Andalusia, this was one of the last palaces
built for the Moorish rulers
18. El Palacio de Bellas Artes (México) - One of the most important
cultural centers in Mexico City.
el cine
19. Pedro Almódovar - one of the most acclaimed spanish filmmakers
la obra de teatro-