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"Duende" - a Category of Divine Expression and Creation

September 20, 2011 - Joe and guests explore and re-frame the idea of Duende as being a label for a dwelling place of Source



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About Duende 

Wikipedia: "Duende is a difficult-to-define word used in the Spanish arts, including performing arts. From the original meaning (a fairy- or goblin-like creature in Spanish and Latin American mythology), the artistic and especially musical term was derived. "Tener duende" ("having duende") can be loosely translated as having soul, a heightened state of emotion, expression and authenticity, often connected with flamenco. [1]..."  Read more...

Duendedrama.com: "Duende, like art itself has faces that are both appealing and dangerous. It can be dark and hard to pin down. Coming from southern Spain, "Duende" has only recently migrated to English. Dictionaries give meanings, sometimes at odds with each other. Read more...

The New Oxford English Dictionary gives: 1. A ghost, an evil spirit; 2. Inspiration, magic, fire.

The Random House Dictionary gives: 1. A goblin, demon, spirit; 2. Charm, magnetism."

Artist, Michael Israel: Michael Israel demonstrates a living example of duende coming into our experience in this youtube video.