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Calella de Palafrugell - Singing of HavaneresThe origin of the Havanera is linked to the melodic Creole music of the West Indies, brought to Catalonia by the 19th century sailors who filled the Route of the Antilles. Sailors and fishermen, accompanied by an accordion or a guitar, sang them spontaneously after a good meal, while they downed their rations of flambée rum. Later, public exhibitions abounded, with professional and amateur singers alike. In 1967, the Amics de Calella de Palafrugell organized the first Cantada ("Singing of Havaneres"), making this town the unofficial capital of this form of song. The popularity of the festival attracts over ten thousand visitors every year, who invade the covers and fill boats to hear the melodies accompanied by the popular rum called Cremat. Distance from BEUDA: 38 km. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
