Songs of Galicia, Spain: Mercedes Peón

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A US debut! Mercedes Peón (from La Coruña, Galicia) is an outstanding singer, Galician bagpiper, and multi-percussionist, who has dedicated herself to recovering traditional music in her native Spain. Peón has pioneered the formation of various female groups, received many awards, and performed at festivals throughout the world. “She has the aesthetic audacity of Björk, the emotional depth of PJ Harvey, and more rhythms than Fatboy Slim” — El Mundo (Spain)​

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