Flamenco already appeared as far back at 1613 by Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes.
Flamenco has strong links and tradition in Extremadura and Murcia too. The most symbolic locations for flamenco are Granada, Cadiz, Jerez, Huelva. Even the Catholic Kings had specific rules for the Roma community in 1499.
It is understood that gypsies were in Spain as early as 1425. It´s been a long discussion about the exact origins of Flamenco. Dancing was the last piece of the puzzle and greatly influenced by the Roma community. Singing came first, then guitar music was intertwined into the songs. The art of flamenco is made up of three parts: singing, ( cante) guitar playing ( toque) and dancing ( baile). Although the true beginning of Flamenco is much older.
There is a clear thread from the 18th century onwards. While the origins of Flamenco Music and dance are not entirely documented.
