FOLK MUSIC IN SPAIN

                FOLK MUSIC IN SPAIN

Folk music in Spain is as varied as are their regions.

In general, folk music or traditional transmission has origins in the period between 1800 and 1950.

There are few occasions when it is possible to trace origins of “Barroco” and “Renacimiento”.

Some of the region in which folk music has been important are:

·       Andalucía

·       Aragón

·       Galícia, Andalucía y Cantabria

·       Islas Baleares

·       Canarias

·       Castilla y León, Madrid y La Mancha

·       Cataluña

·       Extremadura

·       Región de Murcia

EL FLAMENCO

                                    EL FLAMENCO

“El flamenco” is a Spanish genre of music and dance that originated in “Andalucía” in the 18th century.

The singing, guitar playing and dance are the main aspects of flamenco.

In November 2010, UNESCO declared the flamenco an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

“Fandango”, which in the 17th century was the most widespread song and dance throughout Spain, eventually ended up generating other local and regional dances such as:

·       Fandango

·       Malagueña

·       Verdiales

·       Bandolás

·       Jabera

·       Jabegote

·       Rondeña

·       Granaina

·       Minera

·       Cartagenera

·       Taranta

·       Taranto

EL BOLERO

The bolero was invented by Sebastián Cerezo of La Mancha in 1780. 

This dance was created for the amusement of the nobility.

It consists of an entry and this one divided in 2 or 3 parts differentiated by "un paró".

The rythm is ternary like “the Fandango”.

One of the first Valencian “boleros” was the “ El bolero vell de xátiva” from the 18th century.

FANDANGO

                        FANDANGO

The Fandango originated in Andalucia.

It appeared initially in the 18th century and it was very popular.

It is a dance of ternary pace but slower than "las seguidillas"

“El fandango” has transformed into a very popular dance, and he has received many names:

·       Malagueñas

·       Rondeñas

·       Granainas

·       Riberenca

·       Balls de l’Ú.

LAS SEGUIDILLAS

                                       “LAS SEGUIDILLAS”

“Las seguidillas” are a style of Valencian dances.

They are of castilian origin. They became popular during the 18th century.

“Las segudillas” is a dance that is danced in pairs and the  rythm is rapid and happy.

The arms must be low, at a height of the chest for the women and at eye level for the men, unlike in other dances.

“Las seguidillas” begin with a sound for the dancers, for example a large note with an instrument.

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VALENCIAN DANCES

                                VALENCIAN DANCES

Popular Valencian dances were seen  in the 17^th  century and they have been passed on from generation to generation.

There are many different styles of dance but the most well known is “la jota” or “los boleros”.

Now there are more groups of Valencian dancers but there was a period why the almost disappeared.

The different styles are:

·        Las seguidillas:  17^th century

·        El fandango: 18^th century

·        El bolero: 1780

·        La jota: 18^th century

Valencian dances are not complicated but there are many turns and some people seem to find these very difficult.