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"Local" Artists of Traditional Asturian Music?
Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2003 7:53 pm
by Suronda
Does anyone know if there are groups in the United States who play traditional Asturian music? I know that some of the Asturian groups like Llan de Cubel tour in the U.S., but I don't know of any U.S. groups.
Any information on this issue would be most helpful. Perhaps some of the folks associated with the various Centros Asturianos know something.
Thanks,
Suronda
Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2003 11:10 pm
by Art
There is some information on this on the Spanish Embassy site under "ACTIVIDAD MUSICAL ESPAÑOLA EN ESTADOS UNIDOS" at:
http://www.spainemb.org/. Click on "Cultura" in the left margin, then look toward the bottom of the page that pops up.
I would also recommend calling them for assistance, as I believe that this is one of their services: Tel.: (202)728 2334.
If that's doesn't work out, I know of a small band in Morgantown which could play similar tunes to what you're looking for (Llan de Cubelish music).
Asturian and Galician Piper in Washington area
Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2003 12:06 am
by Fonzu
There is a piper that met in a wedding in Virginia, that plays galician and asturian repertoir. He is local and lives in Baltimore.
Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2003 4:15 am
by Art
That's exciting news, Alfonso. Do you know his name or have any way I can contact him or her? I'm relatively close to Baltimore.
Piper in Baltimore
Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2003 8:11 am
by Fonzu
His name is: Jon Kmetz lives in Baltimore, and plays galician pipes and bretons pipes.
Good luck, and tell me if you got in contact with him.
Alfonso