Breo, the emerging folk group from Galicia, Spain, is set to release their debut album Máis Alá on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.
The album features ten tracks inspired by Galician mysticism, traditions, and legends, serving as the foundation for each song. Recorded at Estudios Bruar, the album includes collaborations with various artists, such as singer Sabu l’Aviseu on Canto Raibas, Marta Chello on María ‘A Meiga, and the Triskell Cultural Association band from Arteixo on Os Lombois.
The group’s name is derived from the Celtic deity Berobreo, the guardian of souls tasked with guiding them to the afterlife. Berobreo’s sanctuary is located atop Monte do Facho in Donón, Cangas do Morrazo, one of the legendary Atlantic ends of the world in Western Europe.
The band members in 2024 included Sandra Novais Meireles on vocals, keyboards, and tambourine; Samuel Lafuente Carballeda on violin; Rubén Gómez Castro on guitars; Migui Ocampo on bodhran, percussion, and programming; and Bieito Romero Diéguez on flute, diatonic accordion, and bagpipes.
Discography:
Máis Alá (2024)
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.