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About Jota
Jota is a music genre that emerged in Spain. It is usually classed as a form of dance music and Spanish folk music.
Well-known performers associated with it include Rocío Dúrcal.
From Wikipedia
The jota is a genre of music and the associated dance known throughout Spain, most likely originating in either Aragon or the Valencian Community. It varies by region, having a characteristic form in Aragon (where it is the most important), Mallorca, Catalonia, León, Castile, Navarre, Cantabria, Asturias, Galicia, La Rioja, Murcia and Eastern Andalusia. Being a visual representation, the jota is danced and sung accompanied by castanets, and the interpreters tend to wear regional costumes. In Valencia, the jota was once danced during interment ceremonies.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Jota.
- ↑ dance music
- ↑ Spanish folk music
Key artists
- Rocío Dúrcal
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Frequently asked questions
What is Jota?
Jota is a music genre that emerged in Spain. It is usually classed as a form of dance music and Spanish folk music.
Where and when did Jota originate?
Jota originated in Spain.
Who are famous Jota artists?
Rocío Dúrcal.
Sources & credits
- Wikidata Q252626 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Jota (music) – CC BY-SA 4.0
- MusicBrainz genre – CC0
- Xota Tsumaxu, Tsaciana (Jota de Lumajo, Laciana) by Tsacianiegas – CC BY-SA 4.0