Lolailo

Lolailos are a subculture and urban tribe originary from Córdoba in Andalusia, the southernmost community of Spain, but they can also be found in other Spanish regions such as Madrid or Catalonia, especially in crowded areas Spanish Urban Tribes - Lolailo | Clic.es. Despite being a Spanish subculture, they are heavily inspired by Cuban culture, and it is particularly associated with the Caló people of southern Spain (which are part of the larger Romani community). They are associated with the Rumba and Flamenco culture, music, traditional dance and bars of southern Spain, and they can often be found playing the Spanish guitar or singing. They are stereotypically described as men who act offensivily or aggresivily and use bad-mouthed language despite trying to be elegant Lolailo | Wiktionary | Source Language: Spanish. Their fashion style is very iconic and often considered stereotypical of Spain by foreigners: They wear Campero hats, red shirts with white polka dots, black short pants and and red Fajínes (belts) and often have long curly hair, and sometimes they might also wear makeup and stereotypically feminine accessories. Because of this, they are sometimes associated with the Drag Queen scene in Spain, or are described as "annoying" or "gross". This subculture is also heavily influenced by the culture of the Romani communities accross southern and eastern Spain. The term Lolailo was originally an onomatopeia referring to some forms of traditional music characteristic of southern Spain.
==Fashion==
Some common elements of Lolailo fashion are:
*Campero hats
*Suits with animal patterns
*Red shirts with polka dots
*Fajínes (red belts)
*Black shorts
*Golden rings
*Bracelets
*Long, curly hairstyles
*Shawls
*Vintage clothing
*Semi-nakedness/revealing clothing
==Lingo==
===Common Phrases===
*"¡Olé!": Slang; translationless. Used to cheer someone
*"¡Arsa, quillo!": Slang; translationless. Can be used interchangeably with Olé.
*"¡Dame algo!": English: "Give me something!", used to beg for money
*"¡Tirititraun!": Onomatopoeia often used on Rumba songs.
==Media==
===Music===
====Rumba====
Rumba is a musical genre that originated in Cuba and has since spread to various parts of the world, including Spain, where it holds a strong popularity in the south. It is characterized by its vibrant rhythms, lively melodies, and energetic dance movements. Rumba music is also rooted in African, Hispanic and Spanish influences, blending elements of the three cultures to create a unique and captivating sound.
====Flamenco====
Main article: Flamenco
Flamenco is one of the main musical genre Lolailos listen to. Although Flamenco is often stereotyped as the pure essence of Spain, it's actually associated with the Spanish autonomous community of Andalusia, located in southern Spain. Flamenco culture extends from music to dance. In this case, Flamenco music has a lot of subgenres, including Flamenco-Rumba.
====Musical Artists====
*Los Manolos
*Camarón De La Isla
*Enrique Morente
*Canelita
*Fondo Flamenco
*Rosario
*Melendi (older works)
====Songs====
*Amigos Para Siempre by Los Manolos
*La Lola by Café Quijano
*Sevilla tuvo una niña by El Pali
*Macarena by Los del Río
*Loco Mia by Locomia
==References==
==Gallery==
lolailo1.png|A group of Lolailos
lolailo2.png|A stereotypical costume
lolailo3.png|A drawing representing a stereotypical Lolailo
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