Spanish Music

Among the number of reasons behind the popularity16th century.
of Spanish history and civilization, the Spanish music isSpain is well known for the variety of music festivals
one big reason. There are many unique features ofheld by the country during different times of the
the music in Spain and this music is unique because ityear. The interest of tourists has made the music a
combines variety of cultures and civilizations. Themuch highlighted part of the whole tourist activity.
reason behind this is the domination of Spain byThe pop and rock & roll styles of music are very
different cultures of various countries. The Gypsiesfamous in Spain and most of the Spanish music stars
are known as the creators of Spanish music and thisare female. Another popular form of music in Spain is
music is much inspired by the dances from Andalusia,called Ye Ye and it is influenced by the British and
Tartessos and Muslims of the region. Three commonAmerican beats. Among the popular singers of Spain
ingredients of the Spanish music are the song, Baileare Enrique Iglesais, Miguel Bose and Rosa Lopez.
(dance) and guitar. It is indeed difficult to exactlyThere are many famous music groups as well and
assess the inspiration of Spanish music but no doubt,among them are falling Kids, Ketama, Pereza, Los
this music is very unique and very different fromBravos and Greta.
that of the other nations in Europe.Folk music in the different regions of Spain is also
If we look into the development and history of thevery popular. Cantabrian is a folk kind of music which
music in Spain, then it is very clear that this music isis popular in the Basque Country and it is highlighted
highly influenced by the Moors, Greeks and Romans.with stick dance and intricate arch. Rebec is also a
These three civilizations influenced the Spanish musicfolk music in which there are a number of instrument
during the early time period of its development.players involved beating drums and clarinet. Rondalla
Mozarabic chant is the name of the music which isand Dulzaina are the forms of dance music which is
played in the churches of Spain. It was Spain wherepopular in Castile. The famous rhythms in Spain
the polyphonic concept of music originated during theinclude joya, circle dance and habas verdes.