Hillside Echoes presents As Meigas - Galician Folk Music

A Magosto is a traditional Galician chestnut harvest party, usually with food, wine, roast chestnuts, music, song, and dance. At this performance, As Meigas will fill the room with songs, tunes, and dance to celebrate the Galician culture. There will be light refreshments, including a chance to taste some traditional foods of the region.

The show will include a pre-show dance lesson, with opportunities to try your new skills during the show. Dance will be taught and led by Adrienne Simpson. Adrienne is very experienced at teaching Galician dance to beginners - no experience is needed!As Meigas plays traditional tunes and songs from Galicia, which is the northwesternmost province in Spain, located north of Portugal. The music is traditionally played on the gaita - the Galician bagpipe - which is about half as loud as Scottish bagpipes. The gaitas are typically accompanied by a variety of percussion instruments, including the tambourine-like pandeireta, and the bombo (bass drum). The singing tradition includes lovely harmonies.

Galician culture has its roots in the Celtic cultures of early Europe, mixed with southern Spanish and Portugese influences. The result is a rich musical tradition of lively dance tunes and songs.

As Meigas is: Tesser Call, Cathy Chilcott, Donna Denevan-Lynch, Deirdre McCarthy, and Brian Walker.

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