article_snippet.sent: Spain has about 750,000 people of Roma heritage, out of a total population of some 47 million.
article_snippet.sent: Although a minority, the group has always formed an important part of Spanish society and culture, most notably due Spanish strong links to Spain's emblematic flamenco music.
article_snippet.sent: One of the country's most internationally renowned flamenco dancers is gypsy Joaquin Cortes.