Re: Muslim Roots, US Blues

On Mar 6, 9:58 am, j_nsc...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
 wrote:
> > FLAMENCO:
> > 1896, from Sp. flamenco, first used of Gypsy dancing in Andalusia. The
> > word means "Fleming, native of Flanders" (Du. Vlaming) and also
> > "flamingo." Speculation are varied and colorful about the connection
> > between the bird, the people, and the gypsy dance of Andalusia.
>
> I'm pretty sure it had to do with tarantulas biting flamingos? Or (and
> I emphasize this) something.
>
> Joseph Scott

Excellent, Joseph. I've been practicing my authoritative voice, so
I'll be sure to pass that information on at the very next op****tunity
(although I may have to steer the conversation a little, as in
"speaking of Flamenco, did you know ...").

Lyle