Yes, although I suspect Asturians would cry foul at it being described that way! As in Galiza (Galicia), traditionally it was played in Asturias by blind musicians (El ciegu in Asturian, el ciego in Spanish, refers to the player as "the blind".) There is a better picture of his hurdy gurdy at http://flickr.com/photos/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/2737732749/in/set-72157606575859717/
The picture is of the hurdy gurdy player and his daughter, playing the bass drum. The CD "La Zanfona", put out as part of the "La Tradición Musical en España" series on the Technosaga label has some great examples of hurdy gurdy playing from Spain (although I don't think any Asturian examples). Nan ----- Original Message ----- From: Augusto de Ornellas Abreu To: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2008 11:13 AM Subject: Re: [HG] whats that guy playing back there It's a Galician "zanfona" yes, it's a very deep (guitar) bodied flat back, no buzzing bridge. It's the traditional HG style from Galiza, NW Spain. On Tue, Sep 23, 2008 at 12:06 AM, Martin Lodahl <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://flickr.com/photos/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/2878752019/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and calculators <http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1209382257x1200540686/aol?redir=http://www.walletpop.com/?NCID=emlcntuswall00000001>. To me, Scott, it looks like a deep-bodied flat-back. We don't get to see much of it, there. - Martin ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.169 / Virus Database: 270.7.1/1687 - Release Date: 9/23/2008 6:32 PM
