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Copla
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Copla © M.C.Esteban/Iberfoto
Appearing in Spain at the beginning of the 20th century, Copla is a traditional artistic genre combining music, lyrics and interpretation.
Other names have been given to this genre, namely Spanish song, Andalusian copla or folklore song. Lyrics in coplas address subjects such as love, disappointment, jealousy, sadness or happiness.
Arising at the beginning of the 20th century, the copla persisted through the turbulent years of the Spanish Civil war and its aftermath. Much later, starting in 1950, copla began to have a strong presence in Spanish film and theatre. Following this success, the anticlimax and slow decline of the copla began in the 70’s with the arrival of other musical styles. However, the strong popular support rooted in the cultural identity of the country and compromise of many artists have kept the copla alive with interpreters such as, to name only a few, Isabel Pantoja, Pasión Vega or Diana Navarro.
Many of the greatest Spanish artists have been involved in the history of the copla or given tribute to it. Some examples are Lola Flores, Estrellita Castro, Miguel de Molina, Rocío Jurado, Carlos Cano, Manolo Escobar, Concha Piquer or Raquel Meller. Some of the most representative songs of this style are “María de la O”, “Pena, penita, pena”, “Ojos verdes” or “Carmen de España.”
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