Rock andaluz

Originating in the late 1960s, Rock Andaluz fused the structures and amplification of progressive and psychedelic rock with the melodic and harmonic traditions of flamenco. The genre is defined by the integration of electric guitars, bass, and drums with flamenco instrumentation like the Spanish guitar, palmas (handclaps), and occasionally flute or violin. Its ethos was rooted in a counter-cultural movement, exploring themes of Andalusian identity, social marginalization, and historical consciousness. While its commercial peak was brief, primarily in the mid-to-late 1970s, the movement fundamentally shaped a unique regional identity within Spanish rock and left a lasting influence on subsequent musical fusions.