Some of this music from the "Cantigas de Santa Maria" is quite fascinating, blending Islamic, Gregorian, and other styles of ritual and older musical traditions together in 13th century Iberia. Also important for establishing poetry and the written form of Galician-Portuguese, the beautifully illuminated text is an important source for studying medieval music, culture, Romance languages, and cultural exchange. Check out this catchy number, too. Not sure how accurately it reproduces the sounds of 13th century Iberia, but it certainly is interesting.
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