(Headline image semi-professional Jale Spanish flamenco castanets – Castañuelas) The castañuelas (castanets), are a percussion instrument consisting of two wooden pieces connected by a cord.…
View More Castañuelas, an Essential Instrument in Flamenco and Spanish folk traditionsTag: Spanish music
Aljibe Receives the Fundación Siglo Futuro Award for Cultural Promotion
The Fundación Siglo Futuro has awarded its newly established Prize for Cultural Promotion to the Spanish folk music group Aljibe. This recognition honors their more…
View More Aljibe Receives the Fundación Siglo Futuro Award for Cultural PromotionAl Andaluz Project Takes the Number One Spot on Transglobal World Music Chart, February 2025
The Songs of Iman Kandoussi: Traditional Arabic Andalusian by Al Andaluz Project has landed at #1 on Transglobal World Music Chart for the month of…
View More Al Andaluz Project Takes the Number One Spot on Transglobal World Music Chart, February 2025Ortigueira’s International Celtic World Festival to Honor 50th Anniversary of Escola de Gaitas
On January 18, the Ortigueira City Council unveiled the 2025 program and official poster for the International Celtic World Festival (Festival Internacional do Mundo Celta…
View More Ortigueira’s International Celtic World Festival to Honor 50th Anniversary of Escola de GaitasLIMúR Announces Best Iberian Roots Music Albums of 2024
LIMúR , the Iberian Roots Music Chart (Lista Ibérica de Músicas de Raíz) has revealed the list of best album of 2024. Topping the list…
View More LIMúR Announces Best Iberian Roots Music Albums of 2024La Linea 2025: Celebrating 25 Years of Latin Music Excellence
The London Latin Music Festival, La Linea, will celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2025 with its most expansive and diverse lineup yet. Running from April…
View More La Linea 2025: Celebrating 25 Years of Latin Music ExcellenceInterview with Flamenco Guitarist José Almarcha
Spanish flamenco guitarist José Almarcha recently released an album titled Un Nuevo Paseo (a new walk). Notably, Almarcha seamlessly intertwines traditional flamenco roots with elegant…
View More Interview with Flamenco Guitarist José AlmarchaJosé Almarcha’s ‘Un Nuevo Paseo’ Redefines Flamenco with a Modern Twist”
José Almarcha – Un Nuevo Paseo (self-released, 2024) Flamenco guitarist and composer José Almarcha has released his new album, Un Nuevo Paseo. This new set…
View More José Almarcha’s ‘Un Nuevo Paseo’ Redefines Flamenco with a Modern Twist”Vigüela: Keepers and Innovators of Central Spanish Traditions
Vigüela (strumming) is a group dedicated to preserving and celebrating the folk music of central Spain. Since its formation in the mid-1980s, the group has…
View More Vigüela: Keepers and Innovators of Central Spanish TraditionsAl Andaluz Project Takes the Number One Spot on Iberian Roots Music Chart for 4th Quarter 2024
The songs of Iman Kandoussi by Al Andaluz Project has secured the top spot on Limur, the Iberian Roots Music Chart for the 4th Quarter…
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