Music of Valencia
Valencia is one of the musical centers in Spain, and is known for its own variety of jota distinct from the Aragonese version, as well as bandes found in almost every village in the region. Religious and work songs are common in Valencia, many are performed with accompaniment. El Misterio de Elche is a Valencian opera, and is sometimes said to be the oldest opera in the world.
Valencia has a kind of popular dance called “La Jota” that we is also found in other parts of Spain, especially Aragón. Valencia has a reputation for musical innovation, and performing groups called bandes are common, with one appearing in almost every town. The group Al Tall is also well-known, experimenting with the Berber band Muluk El Hwa.
