Music of Valencia
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| Music of Spain | |
|---|---|
| Andalusia | Aragon |
| Balearic Islands | Basque Country |
| Canary Islands | Castile, Madrid and Leon |
| Catalonia | Extremadura |
| Galicia, Cantabria and Asturias | Murcia |
| Navarre and La Rioja | Valencia |
| Genres: Classical - Flamenco Jazz - Folk - Hip hop - Opera - Pop - Rock |
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| Timeline and Samples | |
| Awards | Amigo Awards |
| Charts | AFYVE |
| Festivals | Benidorm, Eurovision, Sonar |
| Media | Fans, La Revista 40, Mundo Joven |
The city of Valencia is one of the musical centers in Spain. All the surrounding country is known for its own variety of jota and a rich dolçaina (shawm) tradition. Brass bands are found in almost every village in the region. The Muixeranga, a street festival, is an important tradition that originated in Valencia.
Religious and work songs are common in Valencia, many are performed with accompaniment. El Misteri d'Elx is an old, religious musical play that dates back to mediæval times. Havaneres are popular all along the Valencian coast.
Valencian dances include:
- Brlea
- Fandango de Albaida
- El Ball del Danzants
- El Ball dels Oficis
- Los Alcides
- Els Bastonets
- Los Porrots
- Paloteo de Requena
- Valencian Jota
- Salsa
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