Mediterranean Rhythms Meet Cuban Son At Música Al Castell

Once again, Música al Castell returns to Denia arsenic an basal summertime arena for lovers of accepted and people music. From Wednesday July 23 to Sunday July 27, nan show will toggle shape nan castle’s esplanade into a shape nether nan stars, offering a unsocial blend of Mediterranean heritage, world rhythms and section identity.

The festival’s setting—atop nan historical castle pinch panoramic views of Denia and nan Mediterranean—adds an irresistible charm to an already compelling programme. This year’s version will characteristic 5 performances from acclaimed artists, some established icons and breathtaking caller discoveries.

Opening nan show connected Wednesday is Miquel Gil, 1 of nan astir recognisable voices successful Valencian people music. A tireless innovator, Gil will coming Viatger, his latest album, which was awarded Best Folk Album and Best Video astatine nan XIX Ovidi Awards. Blending his ain lyrics pinch ancient and modern poetry, Viatger fuses Mediterranean instruments pinch physics undertones successful a lyrical exploration of contented and transformation.

On Thursday, nan power shifts crossed nan Atlantic pinch Septeto Naborí, a champion of Cuban euphony for complete 3 decades. Expect a festive evening of salsa, son, cha-cha-chá and rumba. Since their founding successful 1993, nan set has performed pinch legends specified arsenic Omara Portuondo, Compay Segundo and Oscar D’León, and is renowned for their joyful unrecorded shows and masterful musicianship.

Ancestral music

Friday brings a standout enactment from Spain’s interior: El Naán, a Palencia-based corporate that reimagines nan ancestral euphony of nan Iberian plateau done an experimental lens. With instruments some ancient and avant-garde, their concerts are described arsenic immersive rituals. Their medium La Danza de las Semillas was named Best European Album of 2018 by nan Transglobal World Music Chart, and their astir caller work, Germinal, features collaborations pinch Santiago Auserón and Vetusta Morla.

Martirio

On Saturday, nan legendary Martirio takes nan stage. Known for her iconic look and pioneering spirit, Martirio has spent astir 5 decades blending genres—from Andalusian people and flamenco to bolero, jazz, and tango. Her capacity astatine Música al Castell will characteristic songs from Al sur del tango, a moving tribute to nan shared philharmonic bequest of Spain and Argentina.

Regional instruments

Closing nan show connected Sunday July 27 is nan Colla de Dolçaines one Percussió de la Federació Valenciana de Dolçainers one Tabaleters. Under nan guidance of Mario Roig Vila, this ensemble celebrates nan location instruments of dulzaina and tabal, cornerstones of Valencian accepted euphony and portion of UNESCO’s intangible taste heritage. This last capacity will return spot successful nan Plaça del Consell, alternatively than nan castle grounds.

All concerts statesman astatine 11pm. Entrance is free for each events isolated from El Naán (€10) and Martirio (€15). Tickets are disposable via notikumi.com.