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Murcia is a region in the South East ofSpain with many external influences varying from the ancientMoors that occupied the area for centuries to the adjacent Communities (Andalusia,Castilla–La Mancha, etc.). Its music is determined by the heavy use of string instruments as thebandurria or theSpanish guitar and percussion instruments like thecastanets ("castañuelas" or "postizas") and thetambourine.

Murcian music is most notably represented by the religious songs performed by theAuroros, which are derived fromLa Mancha andAndalusian folk music. They includea cappella chants, sometimes accompanied by church bells. They are often performed in small paths in orchards at night.

Thecuadrilla is the typical folk ensemble of Murcia, which is traditionally organized by occupation orguild such as harvesters ("segaores" [sic]) or builders ("albañiles"), but now they are performed at celebrations and holidays, especially onChristmas by reduced bands with occasional dancing.^[1] Thefandango murciano is a well-known variation of theAndalusian fandango characterized by long extensions of the voice.José Verdú'sCantos populares de Murcia is a well-known collection of Murcian songs.

• Webpage of a Murcian Traditional Folk Music Festival (In Spanish)

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