The Rap & The Cross

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Presented by Dances of the World Society and sponsored by the Foundation for Ethic Dance and the Consulate General of Spain in New York, The Rap & the Cross is part 1 of the Sacred Spain Trilogy, which gives you an insiders view of Flamenco as Rite, as an Oral Tradition, as a Way of Life.

The Rap & The Cross is a documentary that unveils the fascinating and  colorful world of the Flamenco Spring Rite called "Las Cruces de Mayo" in Lebrija (Spain). It explores from different historical and anthropological perspectives the oral tradition known as Sevillanas Corraleras as a form of rap, and its connection with the symbol of the cross. During this Flamenco celebration in Lebrija (in the province of Sevilla), we can observe remnants of paganism and the survival of naughty lyrics in spite of  prohibitions by the church

The Rap & The Cross also shows how this ancient rite of "Las Cruces de Mayo" has survived all the way to 21st century New York city and is faithfully enacted every year by the Newyorican community.

The Rap & The Cross features traditional performers such as Aires de Lebrija, Corraleras de Lebrija, as well as innovative performers such as Ojos de Brujo and Puela Lunaris. It also features interviews with eminent scholars from different countries.

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