Amparo Mercedes Sánchez Pérez was born in Alcalá la Real (Jaén) on September 24, 1969. She grew up in Granada. While in Granada, Amparo Sánchez…
Artist Profiles: Amparo Sánchez – Amparanoia
Tag: Spanish music
Artist Profiles: Aljibe
Aljibe plays contemporary folk based on the traditional music of Castile, La Mancha and other parts of Spain. Aljibe has been working since 1985, investigating…
Artist Profiles: Aliara
Aliara was formed in November 1978 with the aim of recovering and promoting the traditional folk music of the Valle de los Pedroches, a region…
Spanish Flamenco Singer Chiquetete dies at 70
Spanish flamenco and ballad singer Antonio José Cortés Pantoja, better known as Chiquetete, died in Seville, Spain on December 16, 2019 after surgery complications. He…
Celebrated Singer-Songwriter Javier Ruibal to Present New Album in Madrid
Spanish singer-songwriter Javier Ruibal will be presenting his new album titled “Paraísos Mejores” (Better paradises) at Sala Galileo Galilei in Madrid on December 14 and…
Spanish Folk Music Band Vigüela Tops the October 2018 Transglobal World Music Chart
A Tiempo Real – A New Take on Spanish Tradition (ARC Music), the double album by Spanish folk music band Vigüela is the number one…
Music for Hispanic Heritage Month 2018
Throughout September and October, the Spanish-speaking nations and Hispanic residents in the United States celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15) in the United States.…
The Rich Tonality of Sondeseu Folk Orchestra
Sondeseu – Beiralua (Altafonte, 2018) Beiralua is the fifth album from Sondeseu, one of the great folk music orchestras in Europe. The large ensemble from…
A Tiempo Real, An Exceptional Collection of Folk Songs from Castilla-La Mancha
Vigüela – A Tiempo Real – A New Take on Spanish Tradition (ARC Music, 2018) A Tiempo Real – A New Take on Spanish Tradition…
Madridfolk Musical Festival Announces 2018 Program
Madridfolk 2018, a festival of Spanish contemporary folk music, will take place on Saturday, September 15 and Sunday, September 16, 2018 at Circulo de Bellas…