Three groups, Guieldu, Alienda, and Muro Kvartet, have reached the finals of the Runas Contest in 2023. The contest aims to promote new talent in Celtic music and other forms of folk music, and is a part of the Festival Internacional do Mundo Celta de Ortigueira.
The finalists were selected through a combination of popular votes on the festival’s website and scores given by a jury consisting of musicians and industry professionals.
Guieldu from Asturias, Spain, draws inspiration from Celtic music of the 80s and 90s.
Alienda, also from Asturias, combines traditional Asturian music with elements of other styles in their “power folk” style.
Muro Kvartet from Aragon, Spain, presents a musical proposal that connects cultures and traditions, symbolizing the link between past and future generations. The winner among the finalists will perform again in the 2024 festival.
More about the contest: festivaldeortigueira.com/es/runas-es/
Author: World Music Central News Room
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