Gypsy Heart - The Heart and Soul of Flamenco / Omayra Amaya

Gypsy Heart - The Heart and Soul of Flamenco / Omayra Amaya
by Jocelyn Ajami

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Director: Jocelyn Ajami
Composer: Jose Valle
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Black & White, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 50 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2005-12-20
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Kultur Video

DVD Reviews of Gypsy Heart - The Heart and Soul of Flamenco / Omayra Amaya

DVD Review: Dazzling, I just wish it were longer!
Summary: 5 Stars

No, it's not an ethnographic documentary, and it's not a survey of the whole genre, but it's a very powerful hour of performances, interviews, backstage footage, and more from a breathtaking talent and her ensemble. The archival clips of her aunt Carmen Amaya are astonishing and unforgettable. While nothing can compare to the power of a live show by this caliber of talent, this video does document the energy and spirit of the music and work.

DVD Review: Gypsy Heart
Summary: 3 Stars

I found this a bit flat, not the usual fire that comes so often with flamenco.

DVD Review: Expected alot more from this documentary.
Summary: 3 Stars

I feel the film is rather too short and does not go in depth enough on the subject. Many of the performances were great, especially those by the profesional dancers from Spain and Ms Amaya's dancing is truly full of passion (she has alot of her great aunt's spirit). Perhaps a more skilled film maker could have done a better job. The film bogs down a bit in some segments and they also should have included more footage about Carmen Amaya. As I said, it is too short.

DVD Review: Flamenco
Summary: 3 Stars

The video can be a little slow, but it gives insight and perspectives about the history and culture of the Gypsy. My students particularly loved the dancing by Carmen Amaya!

DVD Review: Lovely video!
Summary: 5 Stars

Hola,
Omayra Amaya has shared herself in this film, which is a very intimate presentation of her life and dance. A good film if you are interested in the flamenco behind flamenco. Insightful, and, of course, always great music & dance. Omayra is definitely gitano puro...

Description of Gypsy Heart - The Heart and Soul of Flamenco / Omayra Amaya

The heart and soul of flamenco dancing. This fascinating documentary chronicles Omayra Amaya's unusual life as a flamenco dancer in Boston. This DVD is a tribute to her struggle to keep a fiery dance form burning in a chilly New England city. Also included is dazzling historical film footage of Amaya's great aunt, the legendary Carmen Amaya, considered the greatest flamenco dancer of all time. Footage of her dancing has rarely been seen in over 54 years. Omayra Amaya states, "I am a Gypsy from Anadalusia", and explains that flamenco emerged from Spain's persecution of Gypsies as "a scream of liberation." The program delves into the difference between dancers who grow up with flamenco "natural dancers" and those who learn it in a classroom "academics." Amaya also explains how she tries to balance tradition and experimentation without "crossing the line of flamenco." This unique program is an engaging and informative look into the heart and soul of flamenco dancing and a rare glance into one of the most famous flamenco families, the Amayas. Includes original music by Jose Valle "Chuscales."

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