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Alalás are arhythmic, and based on a single, short theme that repeats the melody, separated by instrumental bagpipes or a cappella interludes. Melodies are based on a continuous drone and are almost always diatonic.
Since the 19th century, Galician music has incorporated rhythms from Europe and the Americas, such as pasodobles, polkas, and rumbas, which were popular during particular periods on pilgrimages...
First celebrated 1978–1987 and revived in 1995, the festival is based in Celtic culture, folk music, and the encounter of different peoples throughout Spain and the world. Attended by over 100,000 people, it is considered a Festival of National Tourist Interest.
The traditional music of Galicia. Undoubtedly one of the biggest cultural differences between the Galicians and the other inhabitants of Spain is the traditional music and dancing that feature so extensively in festivals and celebrations.
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The traditional music of Galicia and Asturias features highly distinctive folk styles that have some similarities with the neighboring area of Cantabria. The music is characterized by the use of bagpipes .
Galicia is a musical power. Traditional melodies, played by Galicians for decades, found a new life with the resurgence they experienced since the end of last century. At present, music-loving public worldwide enjoy the sound of the country’s popular instruments.
This historical evolution helps us to understand that within today’s Spain, Galicia continues to be a region with a marked cultural personality, manifested not only in its language but also in the field of arts, particularly its music and dance.
