Bolero

Bolero originated in 18th-century Spain and is best described as a slow, sultry dance that somehow manages to evoke longing whilst inspiring a rather enthusiastic shimmy from its admirers. Characterised by its distinctive rhythm and repetitive melody, it has the uncanny ability to turn even the most stoic of listeners into emotional puddles or repeaters of the same phrase longer than you'd think possible. Famed for its dramatic crescendos, it's the genre's way of making an entrance and ensuring everyone knows it means business, much like your mate who always arrives at the pub just after last orders.