The 33rd edition of Tradicionàrius in Roquetes brings back roots music with 4 key concerts
Tradicionàrius in the Terres de l'Ebre recovers root folk music with a program that connects generations and territories. On August 21 and 22, the Hort de Cruells in Roquetes will be the stage for a gathering that focuses on the traditions of Ebre, the Balearic Islands, the Pyrenees, and Lleida.
It is a festival that once again places root songs at its core, with proposals that not only reclaim the past but bring it to life today with a contemporary and participatory twist.
The most notable events and What they will mean for the audience
What does the presentation of the new album 'Jota x Cobla' bring?
The presentation on August 22 at 9 p.m. of the album 'Jota x Cobla' by Quico el Cèlio, el Noi i el Mut de Ferreries, accompanied by the Cobla Reus Jove conducted by maestro Marcel Casellas, will be a key moment. This combination of jota and cobla is an innovative proposal that recovers and reinvents popular music. The concert promises to connect with the local and folk-loving audience, showing a natural evolution of tradition.
How do other concerts and performances enrich the event?
Before the presentation, the group Pitxorines, made up of eight Balearic women, will present their second album 'Sa Falda Girada', offering a female and updated vision of Balearic folk. Additionally, the day includes a folk dance session by Trama Ball and a performance by Joseret with the rondalla inspired by Pepe Garcia 'Lo Canalero'. This provides a broad range that shows the multiple roots of popular music.
The value of training and tradition in the festival’s prelude
Why is Heura Gaya's singing workshop relevant?
On August 21 at 7 p.m., there will be a singing workshop with limited registration led by the Lleida native Heura Gaya. This initiative reinforces oral transmission and direct practice, essential to keeping tradition alive. It is a unique opportunity for folk enthusiasts to learn from a recognized artist and connect with fellow passionate people.
What can we expect from the Silvestres concert?
After the workshop, at 10 p.m., the group Silvestres de Ponent will perform with the presence of Heura Gaya, Núria Garcia, and Arantxa Broto. This proposal fuses female voices and contemporary folk, bringing a contrast and balance that will enrich the festival.
The importance of Tradicionàrius for the Terres de l'Ebre
How does this festival impact local culture?
Tradicionàrius not only recovers root music but also fosters cultural rootedness and recognition of territorial diversity. For the Ebre audience, it is an open window to nearby and distant traditions that engage in dialogue with each other. This positions the Terres de l’Ebre as a musical and cultural meeting point.
What future does the event have after the 33rd edition?
The recovery of root songs with a program that includes both training and concerts shows a clear intention to keep the festival alive and to expand its audience. The public’s response and the quality of the proposals will determine if this direction consolidates in future editions.
The 33rd edition of Tradicionàrius in the Terres de l'Ebre is an event that combines musical history and renewal, with four unmissable appointments at the Hort de Cruells in Roquetes. A festival that not only looks back but also invites one to dance with the present and future of popular music.
Article source: Editorial / Catalan News Agency
