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Live Flamenco from La Solea in Madrid, a fantastic bar on Cava Baja. Also mentioned in the podcast: Casa Patas, the best place to see a full show with dancers, and Duende, a great read by Jason Webster.



Philip
14 Sep 05 at 1:10 am
This was EXCELENT! But to short!!
THANKS FOR MAKING IT!
philip
jackson, ms.
Julio
14 Sep 05 at 2:44 pm
Almost like being there.
Thanks!
Ivan & Julie
14 Sep 05 at 11:04 pm
Me gusta tu duende! Though not only was it too short, but where was Marina if not in the very background? Thanks, nevertheless, for let us back into the rhythms of Spain.
As ever,
Ivan & Julie
Lawrence
15 Sep 05 at 2:00 pm
Really enjoyed it. Very atmospheric.
Ben
17 Sep 05 at 10:31 am
OK, too short, sorry! I promise a longer Flamenco cast in the future, maybe from somewhere different. I was actually worried that people might not want to hear too much of this!
Emily
18 Sep 05 at 12:29 am
Me han gustado todos vuestros podcasts y éste no ha sido excepción. Poder escuchar los sonidos de Madrid es una manera de volver al bello país que tanto extraño — ¡muchas gracias y espero el próximo!
Tim
20 Sep 05 at 12:29 pm
I’ve just discovered these podcasts and am *really* enjoying them. Have you though of contacting the BBC to get a spot? If you’ve ever heard “Home Truths” on radio4, I’m sure your podcasts would be ideal.
keep it up and thanks for taking the time to produce these excellent podcasts
Alicia
3 Oct 05 at 10:45 am
Soy una de las afortunidas que pudo vivier este podcast en directo. Tengo que decir que es tanto o más emocionante sentir como los que visitais esta página podéis disfrutar a través de la web de un momento que para nosotros fue especial. Es una satisfacción sentir vuestro entusiamo!
Ben, esto es una maravilla y espero que hagamos otro muy pronto,
Erik
6 Oct 05 at 10:55 pm
Hi Ben, thanks for the recommendation for the book Duende. I bought it just before leaving for India and I read it in one sitting on the flight to germany! It has everything I like. Spain, and guitars!
Collin
10 Oct 05 at 4:03 am
Ben,
Fantastic. The perfect way to end a Sunday afternoon was listening to this podcast. I cannot tell you enough, how much I enjoy these mini-vacations. Living in the US today, we need them. Muchas Gracias.
Jorge
21 Feb 06 at 12:22 am
Thank you, I truly enjoyed your audio post card.
It reminds me very much, atmospherically, of an early recording of Manolo De Huelva, taken in the cafes. Such an intimacy you can’t get in a concert venue. I wish you well in your travels.
Moses
30 Aug 06 at 7:56 pm
I just found your podcast. Thank you, it’s great stuff! I’d love to travel in Spain learning real flamenco guitar…
Ben
30 Aug 06 at 9:41 pm
Glad you like the site! Sounds like you would love a book called Duende by Jason Webster!