Music is in a Spaniard's blood - whether you're popping up a bar in Madrid or lounging on a beach in Ibiza, you're likely to hear anything from rousing flamenco to elegant classical guitar and uber cool chillout vibes.
Regional Spanish music is multi-faceted and can be heard wherever you may be holidaying; in the Balearic islands including Menorca, classic sounds come courtesy of instruments including bagpipes and tabor pipes, while Jota, a popular genre of music with accompanying dance is often associated with 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.
Spanish popular music is also going from strength to strength; because of the strong influence of flamenco, much of the music is defined by its guitar riffs, and is therefore popular with people of all ages. Typically this type of music is played in quintessential eateries and pubs.
If clubbing's not your thing about you want more than a bit of background music with your meal, there are several high profile musicians that hail from the country. From the likes of Enrique Iglesias to other big names, like the Brits, the Spanish enjoy a bustling festival atmosphere from rock music to jazz with a wide variety on offer throughout the year and allover the country. Check out the schedules before you go to avoid disappointment and plan your musical holiday accordingly.
Regional Spanish music is multi-faceted and can be heard wherever you may be holidaying; in the Balearic islands including Menorca, classic sounds come courtesy of instruments including bagpipes and tabor pipes, while Jota, a popular genre of music with accompanying dance is often associated with 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.
Spanish popular music is also going from strength to strength; because of the strong influence of flamenco, much of the music is defined by its guitar riffs, and is therefore popular with people of all ages. Typically this type of music is played in quintessential eateries and pubs.
If clubbing's not your thing about you want more than a bit of background music with your meal, there are several high profile musicians that hail from the country. From the likes of Enrique Iglesias to other big names, like the Brits, the Spanish enjoy a bustling festival atmosphere from rock music to jazz with a wide variety on offer throughout the year and allover the country. Check out the schedules before you go to avoid disappointment and plan your musical holiday accordingly.
About the Author:
Catherine McCulloch is a writer who regularly travels to Spain on holiday. For cheap deals on hotels and flights to Spain, browse the Hotels4U website.
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