Some say Flaminco was born of Islamic chants, others Byznatine melodies, yet others with the Gypsies of India.
It doesn't really matter but if you find yourself in the vicinity of any of the cave dwelling areas of southern Spain, spend some time there.
The province of Granada has about twelve thousand caves on their mountains in an area UNESCO have listed as a world heritage site.
These days, many of the simple and inexpensive homes of the Roma that have been in existence for a thousand years are now homes to squatters, artists, jewellers, bohemians, musicians, who peddle their wares at the local plazas. Of course the authorities want to get rid of them and sometimes they do but they often turn a blind eye to the situation too.
The living conditions of these tiny homes are at best, basic. Some get their electricity from local power lines, some have solar and plumbing and toilets are often shared by many.
But everyone's happy. I would be too.
And then there's the views...
