“EL duende” is a Spanish term for a heightened state of emotion, expression and authenticity, or having soul, especially relating to Latin music performed on the Spanish guitar.
For jazz artist and creator of Jazz en Jèrri Adria Godfrey, it is something that “comes from inside as a physical/emotional response to music”.
“It is what gives you chills, makes you smile or cry as a bodily reaction to a particularly expressive artistic performance,” she said…
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