Traditional Galician Music
Traditional Galician music is part of the Gaelic legacy of the region, and is a generally up-tempo, cheerful and lively kind of music.
It features songs in Spanish, Portuguese and Galician, reflecting the local culture of the region. Event organiser Gerardo Albela said, “Sometimes we sing in Portuguese, and when you go to Portugal they don’t know the song, and viceversa. Borders have changed frequently in history.”
He said Galician music is similar to Welsh, Irish and Scottish music in some way, as they are arose from Gaelic traditions. However, Welsh traditional music usually revolves around sad themes, and relies on arpeggios, while Galician music makes extensive use of melodies.
The event also welcomes an array of traditional instruments, including bombos, parideiretas, tamburils and Galician bagpipes. Compared to Scottish bagpipes, Galician ones are quieter, with different fingering and positioning of the drones.
“Welsh people are starting to use Galician bagpipes too,” explains Albela. “As the Welsh bagpipe tradition was lost in the ’20s, more and more musicians turn to Galician instruments to start a Welsh revival.”
For any additional details, join the group’s Facebook group.
A session of traditional music from Northwestern Spain has joined Cardiff’s vibrant music scene.
Every third Thursday of the month, local residents come together in Crofts Pub to play traditional music from Galicia, the Spanish region just north of Portugal.
While the event is organized by Galician musicians, it is not closed to Cardiff’s Galician community. Every month, a sundry mix of people from Wales, Spain and the rest of Europe join the gig to play, sing, or have a drink while listening to the music. Organisers provide scores.
Event organiser Gerardo Albela says, “People like it because it’s different from what they’re used to. The music is very lively, and it creates a very cheerful atmosphere.”
The event is in its third year, and will hold its next meeting on Thursday 19 November.
Traditional Galician Music
Traditional Galician music is part of the Gaelic legacy of the region, and is a generally up-tempo, cheerful and lively kind of music.
It features songs in Spanish, Portuguese and Galician, reflecting the local culture of the region. Event organiser Gerardo Albela said, “Sometimes we sing in Portuguese, and when you go to Portugal they don’t know the song, and viceversa. Borders have changed frequently in history.”
He said Galician music is similar to Welsh, Irish and Scottish music in some way, as they are arose from Gaelic traditions. However, Welsh traditional music usually revolves around sad themes, and relies on arpeggios, while Galician music makes extensive use of melodies.
The event also welcomes an array of traditional instruments, including bombos, parideiretas, tamburils and Galician bagpipes. Compared to Scottish bagpipes, Galician ones are quieter, with different fingering and positioning of the drones.
“Welsh people are starting to use Galician bagpipes too,” explains Albela. “As the Welsh bagpipe tradition was lost in the ’20s, more and more musicians turn to Galician instruments to start a Welsh revival.”
For any additional details, join the group’s Facebook group.