"Combat de glosadors", popular poetic show
The Balearic singers of "gloses" (ballads) represent a Medieval inheritance that has survived over the years. The "gloses" are the most important live expression of the traditional oral poetry, based on improvisation. Many singers do not know how to read and write but can dominate popular language better than anyone and have extraordinary mental abilities, being able to answer with rhythm, rhyme and irony any invitation.
With the aim of promoting this rich oral manifestation of the popular culture, the General Direction of Linguistic Policy has organised a performance called "Combat de glosadors", that will be held next Saturday, June 1, at 8.30 p.m., at the auditorium of the Conservatori de Música i Dansa de les Illes Balears. The show will have the participation of well known poetry singers from Mallorca, Menorca and Eivissa and the group Aires Formenterencs.
Entrance is free. (Ticket reservation required by telephone 971 71 87 86)
Date of publication: 30/05/2002
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