Flamenco vocals derive their visceral strength and emotional power in large part from the exploration of microtones: melisma is of the essence, as it is in gospel and soul. Hard Bop. They do not pass Go, and hands are tough as hoofs from sanitiser or wrung, like grief, in water, to the Happy Birthday tune. A double dot would be two octaves above or below the Sa I apologize, as I realize my previous posts were frustratingly unhelpful to your quest. It is a good read and a useful entry point into the music.
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