duende

A small, mischievous humanoid creature in Iberian (Spanish/Portuguese), Latin American, and Philippine folklore/mythology; an imp.

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Heightened inspiration or passion, especially in flamenco.

The duende is a momentary burst of inspiration, the blush of all that is truly alive, all that the performer is creating at a certain moment.

Personal charm.