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Sombras de la China
Joan Manuel Serrat · 1998 · Track 1
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TonalidadBm
Compás4/4
Tempo118 BPM
Duración5:02
ÁlbumSombras de la China
Año1998
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The story behind
In Shadows of China, Joan Manuel Serrat immerses us in an evocative atmosphere that spans just over five minutes. The piece, with an arrangement by Josep Mas, is built on a melodic and lyrical foundation that invites reflection. The song's duration, 5:02, allows the narrative to unfold calmly, inviting the listener to be carried away by the images it unfolds.
Born in Barcelona in 1943, Joan Manuel Serrat, also known as "El noi del Poble-sec" or "el Nano," has woven a body of work that dialogues with the poetry of authors such as Antonio Machado, Federico García Lorca, and Pablo Neruda, among others. His music, which fuses Catalan folklore with genres like tango and bolero, and which has included covers of Violeta Parra and Víctor Jara, positioned him as a key figure in the Nova Cançó. His career has been recognized with distinctions such as the Latin Grammy "Person of the Year" in 2014.
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