Description: SENDEBAR seeks to recapture the vibrant and exquisite art of medieval Mediterranean music with the intensity and drama of its powerful and timeless musical language. An ongoing study of musicological and linguistic theories gives the ensemble's interpretation of early music the most authentic historical support, while a continuous interaction with the live musical traditions of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East permeates Sendebar's performance with a profound and expressive character. A cooperation
percussion (1116) mediterranean (627) early music (254) oud (180) bagpipe (131) medieval music (32) hurdy gurdy (29) riqq (7) sendebar (1) square drum (1)
"…compelling performances…high quality of musicianship…attractive and alluring." – Early Music America , Fall 2007
We're pleased to announce the release of this CD, a compilation of thirteenth-century Iberian music including Cantigas da Amigo of Martin Codax, Cantigas de Santa Maria of Alfonso X, and music from the Llibre Vermell of Montserrat.
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