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Rock andaluz emerged in the late 1960s within Andalusia, Spain, as a pioneering fusion blending the structural complexity of progressive rock with the traditional soul of flamenco music. Its instrumentation typically pairs electric guitars, synthesizers, and standard rock percussion with acoustic Spanish guitars, handclaps, and melismatic vocals characteristic of cante jondo. Rhythmic patterns often weave standard rock meters with traditional flamenco compás cycles, creating a dramatic and emotionally intense atmosphere that ranges from mournful to celebratory. Semantically, it serves as a crucial bridge between Mediterranean folk heritage and the global psychedelic movement, influencing later developments in world music and Spanish art rock.