If the wind would wash away what I sing. History of the protest song in Spain, is the title of the tribute that the Instituto Cervantes de Madrid (calle Alcalá, 49) pays this afternoon at 7.30 pm to the oppressed who have sung to arm themselves with courage in moments of upheaval or provoke the power to rebel against it.
In Spain there is a long tradition of protest song, which dates back to the Himno de Riego and the Trágala of the nineteenth century, although it is during the Francoist dictatorship and early years of the Transition when this genre flourishes, which has bequeathed us timeless musical jewels such as Gallo Rojo, Gallo Negro, Al Alba or Mi querida España.
If the wind would wash away what I sing is a show that pays homage to some of the most memorable Spanish songs of the protest song genre, commented by writer, guitarist and journalist Máximo Pradera and performed by Laura Sabatel (soprano) and Antonio López Serrano (piano).
Mi querida España, Al vent, España camisa Blanca, Canción de Julián Grimau, l’Estaca, Gallo rojo, gallo negro, Libertad sin ira, Al alba, A galopar o La la la serán las canciones protagonistas del este homenaje.
Face-to-face and online activity. Free entry until capacity is full, with reservation of preferred seat on Eventbrite. It is also possible to follow the event from the website of the Institute.