Tresboliyu Folk – Amigos del Folk (2024)
Tresboliyu Folk has released its debut album, Amigos del folk (friends of folk), meaning friends of folk music. At the same time, this recording marks the emergence of a new Cantabrian folk group.
Tresboliyu Folk has dropped its debut EP, Amigos del Folk, marking the rise of a fresh Cantabrian folk-rock outfit. Born from the shared passion of eight musicians from mountainous northern Spain, Tresboliyu Folk bring together their diverse musical backgrounds to breathe new life into traditional folk music. They took shape in 2020 aiming to fuse roots music with modern sounds.
Amigos del Folk features six tracks that totally represent the band’s unique identity. For sure, Tresboliyu Folk merges traditional folk music from Cantabria in northern Spain (and elsewhere) with rock influences. Their joyful, assertive and multifaceted sound is a vibrant mix of bagpipes, fiddle, accordion, and traditional vocals, all intertwined with guitars and a rock rhythm section. This way, they preserve the songs of the elders who performed them at pilgrimages and local festivities. At the same time, they passionately introduce these timeless songs to younger generations.
Produced by La Plancha Entretenida and recorded at Precarios Studios by Artur Webber, the EP was funded by the Department of Universities, Equality, Culture, and Sports of the Government of Cantabria.
Band members:
Isabel Gómez: Vocals and tambourine. She began her training at the “Valle de Camargo” Folklore School and the San Vicente de la Barquera Folklore School. A solo performer of Cantabrian “cante jondu” and Asturian tonada, she has garnered recognition in regional competitions and is currently part of the Cantabrian group Tente Nublo as a vocalist and percussionist.
Celia Espinel: Accordion. Trained at the Torrelavega Conservatory and the Ataúlfo Argenta Conservatory in Santander, she has performed with various ensembles and orchestras, and serves as an accordion teacher.
Rafa Paar: Bagpipes. Initiated his musical journey at the Piélagos and Camargo Folklore Schools, and has been involved with several traditional music projects, including Gaiteros al Tresboliyu.
Miguel Ruiz: Guitars. Holds a degree in Sound and Image Engineering, with guitar training from the Musiquea Academy in Santander, also proficient in violin from the Fuente de Cacho School in Santander.
Flavio Pérez Soler: Multi-instrumentalist. A professional musician with a diverse background, specializing in traditional, folk, country, Americana, swing, blues, and metal genres, actively participating in various musical groups and orchestras.
Paula Rodríguez: Flute and whistles. Studied flute at the Torrelavega Conservatory, teaches flute, and contributes to the Santander youth orchestra. She’s a member of the folk metal band Hibernia.
Jorge Pandal: Drums. Trained in sound engineering and drumming, he has worked with various production companies and artists, also a member of various Cantabrian bands, including contraKultura, M13, and Montañosa.
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Author: Iliana Cabrera
