Soleares

Soleares (the singular is Soleá) is considered the "Mother" of flamenco. It means Solitiude. The rhythm is in 12, relatively slow, and 1 usually sounds like it is in front:

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The macho is Bulerías.

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Here is a nice, traditional example: