Thinking about booking a holiday to Spain? Whether you're planning a break on the mainland, or one of the islands such as Mallorca, this fascinating country has a musical background that's sure to move you.
Wherever you end up holidaying throughout the Balearics, one thing's for sure, and that's that you'll hear plenty of authentic Spanish music. Instruments indicative of this traditional genre include the bagpipes and tabor pipes, however, Jota, a form of Spanish music which incorporates dance is mainly associated with the areas of Asturias, Galicia and Murcia.
But if modern beats are on your musical radar, you will be in hands-in-the-air heaven in the clubbing hotspots of Ibiza, Tenerife and Barcelona. In fact, Ibiza was where a type of House music dubbed Balearic was born, when three UK DJs 'discovered' the sound at the islands' Amnesia nightclub in the late 1980s. Defined as an eclectic mix of fast and slower mainly instrumental beats, the sound gave rise to the Acid House movement, which continues to define the dance music genre both in Ibiza and globally to this day.
Flamenco also plays a large role in Spanish music, which is mostly recognisable by its mellow, yet upbeat guitar chords in addition to its popularity with locals and tourists of every age and musical taste. Most of all this type of music adds to the Spanish ambiance and can often be heard at restaurants and bars.
If you prefer a tamer atmosphere to the raves of Ibiza, you're in luck. There are also a variety of festivals throughout the country, catering to every taste, depending on what you prefer from the link of punk and rock to jazz and pop. The festival season is mostly in the summer on both the islands and the mainland, but lasts throughout the year, so look it up before you go.
Wherever you end up holidaying throughout the Balearics, one thing's for sure, and that's that you'll hear plenty of authentic Spanish music. Instruments indicative of this traditional genre include the bagpipes and tabor pipes, however, Jota, a form of Spanish music which incorporates dance is mainly associated with the areas of Asturias, Galicia and Murcia.
But if modern beats are on your musical radar, you will be in hands-in-the-air heaven in the clubbing hotspots of Ibiza, Tenerife and Barcelona. In fact, Ibiza was where a type of House music dubbed Balearic was born, when three UK DJs 'discovered' the sound at the islands' Amnesia nightclub in the late 1980s. Defined as an eclectic mix of fast and slower mainly instrumental beats, the sound gave rise to the Acid House movement, which continues to define the dance music genre both in Ibiza and globally to this day.
Flamenco also plays a large role in Spanish music, which is mostly recognisable by its mellow, yet upbeat guitar chords in addition to its popularity with locals and tourists of every age and musical taste. Most of all this type of music adds to the Spanish ambiance and can often be heard at restaurants and bars.
If you prefer a tamer atmosphere to the raves of Ibiza, you're in luck. There are also a variety of festivals throughout the country, catering to every taste, depending on what you prefer from the link of punk and rock to jazz and pop. The festival season is mostly in the summer on both the islands and the mainland, but lasts throughout the year, so look it up before you go.
About the Author:
Catherine McCulloch is a travel writer who often goes on trips to Spain. If you fancy saving money on a place to stay or flights to Spain, check out the deals from Hotels4U.
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