CASTANETS CLASS: First session had attendees of all ages Photo credit: Pilar de la Horadada town hall PILAR DE LA HORADADA town hall offers free lessons in playing castanets each Tuesday evening at ...

Castanets are a traditional percussion instrument popular in Spanish and Latin American music. They consist of two shells, usually made from wood or plastic, that produce a distinct clapping sound ...

The best castanets may vary from person to person, depending on each individual’s needs, but it’s not hard to miss a nice pair of castanets when you see them. While most castanets have a few things in ...

Specific to the culture and tradition of Spain, the castanets are closely connected to flamenco, an authentic traditional dance of this country. While some see castanets together with flamenco, others ...

Kenichi Tomizawa uses a file on lumber pieces at a workshop in Minakami, Gunma Prefecture, on June 2, 2016. (Mainichi) MINAKAMI, Gunma -- Environmentally friendly castanets made from lumber obtained ...