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Mexican Soundscapes

Together with Brazil and Cuba, Mexico is one of the powerhouses of Latin American music. With roots in the native cultures as well as in the Colonial period, Mexican music shows an extraordinary vitality and a variety of colors and soundscapes. This hour we will share some of the biggest names in Classical music as well as some composers you may not know. The post Mexican Soundscapes appeared first on WFMT.

Baroque Music from Spain and the New World

The music written and performed in Spain and Latin America during the Colonial period (16th to early 19th centuries) has become more popular in recent years. However, even before those treasures were rediscovered, several composers from those regions showed their interest in exploring the strong connections between Spanish (and European) music from the past and Spanish and Latin American folk music. The post Baroque Music from Spain and the New World appeared first on WFMT.

Piazzolla and the Guitar

Astor Piazzolla was a composer and a bandoneón player (the tango accordion). However, he loved the guitar, and was an expert writer for it. Fiesta will share some of these great pieces, including the beautiful Double Concerto for Bandoneón and Guitar. The post Piazzolla and the Guitar appeared first on WFMT.

Back to Portugal

Fiesta pays another visit to the amazing past and present of Portuguese music. Host, Elbio Barilari will share the many hidden musical treasures from this often-overlooked musical country. The post Back to Portugal appeared first on WFMT.

Flamenco Soundscapes

Flamenco music from southern Spain has been very influential not just in the music of nationalistic Spanish composers, but also for composers from other countries. Fiesta features three Spanish composers influenced by these Flamenco Soundscapes. The post Flamenco Soundscapes appeared first on WFMT.