I found this letra in the Antología del Baile Flamenco. (Gracias, Angel por haberme regalado este libro.) It was written for Matilde Coral. She was one of my first teachers.

I really ought to tell you about my first encounter with her. In Triana, on La Calle Castilla, at her academy.

I had no idea who she was, other than that she was a flamenco dancer, when I went to see her. We met in her office. 

She had a lot to say,

but I only understood bits and pieces.

That's kind of how it was that whole first year in Spain. Most of the time I only partially understood people. I did however understand what Matilde wanted me to do. And I did not want to do it. In fact, I refused to.

But, I'm not going to tell you about that today...

For today, just this letra:

A Matilde Coral
Daniel Pineda Novo

*References to the following influential flamenco dancers... Pastora Imperio, La Argentinita, Pilar López, La Macarrona, La Malena.

Duende.  I don't like translations of this word, so I've chosen to leave it as is.

Whoa. Translating is a challenge. Your suggestions are welcome. (I have no idea what vabal means... ) EDIT - Thank you, José for your suggestion that  this word was a typo.  I've changed the letra to reflect this.  Feelings about this letra? Leave a comment below.