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O' Carolan - Caleidoscopio cover artwork. A collage of traditional instruments and crafted objects fills the cover of O’Carolan's Caleidoscopio. A harp, violin, and what appears to be a hurdy-gurdy are arranged among circular wooden and brass forms, including an eye-like lens at the center.

Album reviews

O’Carolan’s ‘Kaleidoscope’ Unveils Aragonese Folk Treasures

O’ Carolan – Caleidoscopio (Luna Nueva, 2019) Caleidoscopio (Kaleidoscope) presents a captivating tribute to the rich world of Aragonese traditional music. With this recording the…

General News

Guieldu, Alienda, and Muro Kvartet Reach Finals of Runas Contest at Ortigueira Festival

World Music Central News Room May 27, 2023 No Comments Alienda Aragonese music Asturian music Celtic music Festival Internacional do Mundo Celta de Ortigueira Guieldu Muro Kvartet Spanish music world music

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…

Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Biella Nuei

Angel Romero January 17, 2019 No Comments Aragonese music Biella Nuei Spain Spanish music

Since 1984 Biella Nuei have been studying, recovering, expanding and popularizing traditional music from Aragon, a region situated in the north of Spain, below the…