2024-07-04 06:36:26
As part of this evening, the Spanish trio Fransy, Davide and Cibrán took the audience on a journey to the heart of the musical culture of Galicia.
The concert opened with a traditional repertoire, the result of meticulous collection work carried out by Fransy Gonzalez and the Xiradela association in the villages of Bergantiños. These songs and dances, passed down from generation to generation, bear witness to a rich cultural history and a deep connection with the land and the daily life of the villagers.
The trio brought to life rhythms such as the “maneos”, “jotas” and “muiñeiras”, making the audience vibrate with contagious energy. The “muiñeiras”, inspired by the sound of the water mill wheels, evoked the ancestral activity of the peasants waiting for the corn to be ground, while the work songs, linked to the flax and wheat harvests or to the arrieiro (mule driver), transported the audience to a rural and authentic world.
The presence of the “pandeireta”, a small tambourine traditionally played by women in Galician popular festivals, added a unique dimension to the performance. The rhythmic strokes of the “pandeiro” and the “pandeiro cuadrado” created a fascinating sonic dialogue with Cibrán’s violin.
But Galician music is not limited to frozen traditions. Cibrán’s violin, with its experimental sounds, transcended the boundaries of folklore. His playing, enhanced with effects pedals and sound layers, gave a new and mystical dimension to traditional music.
This dialogue between past and present, between tradition and innovation, has given birth to a unique and vibrant music, perfectly embodied by the energy and complicity of the three musicians.
In a statement to the press, Davide Salvado stressed that through this concert the group wants to celebrate the meeting between Galician and Moroccan cultures, adding that the Fez Festival is a magical place where music becomes a universal language.
“We are proud to transmit these songs and dances, which tell the history of our region, the work of our ancestors and the strength of our culture,” he stressed.
The evening was also marked by the exceptional presence of the Amazigh singer Cherifa Kersit. Her powerful and expressive voice brought an intercultural dimension to Galician music, testifying to the universality of music and the strength of cultural exchanges.
The collaboration between these two artists, from different backgrounds, offered the public a unique and unforgettable moment.
Placed under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, the Festival will be held from May 24 to June 1 under the theme “The Quest for the Spirit of Al-Andalus”.
2024-07-04 06:36:26