Founded in Valladolid in 1972 by José Luis Gómez, Celso Garrido, and brothers José María and Miguel Ángel Rivera, Tahona is as a pillar of Castilian-Leonese traditional music. For five decades, the group has navigated the evolving cultural landscape, steadfast in its mission to preserve and share the rich heritage of Spanish folk music on both local and international stages.
Emerging during “La Transición,” a period of political and cultural transformation in Spain, Tahona became a cornerstone of the traditional music revival movement. Their repertoire and performances reflect the spirit and history of Castilla y León, a region in central and northwestern Spain, celebrated for its vibrant contributions to folk culture. Notably, Tahona’s influence extends far beyond Valladolid, touring across Europe.
Musicians: José María Rivera: vocals, guitar, dulcimer; Miguel Ángel Rivera: vocals, flutes, percussion;
José Luis Gómez: vocals, guitar, lute; Emilio Bernardo: accordion, bandurria; Alfonso Corral: violin;
Eugenio Rodríguez: vocals, dulzaina, cromorno, oboe, cello; Juanjo Seis o bas.
Discography
Tahona (1978)
Aunque Me Des Veinte Duros (1979)
A la Lumbre del Portal (1983)
Con la Música a Otra Parte (1985)
En Castellano (1987)
Vienen Como Con Vino (1992)
El Vuelo de la Cigüeña (1995)
Himno Oficial Real Valladolid (1996)
Compañeros de Viaje (1998)
A la Lumbre del Portal II (1998)
Relamidos (2009)
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.