Flamenco, trovo y cante de las minas

Abstract

The world of the “trovo” (sudden popular poetry) of the Sierra Minera de Cartagena-La Unión (Murcia-Spain) is intimately linked to the evolution of the “cantes de las minas” (mining song): it is considered, in fact, one of the nutritional sources of the repertoire of lyrics of the “cante minero” (mining folk singing). In this article some of the best known are brought up, as well as others created by “troveros” (poets who improvise their verses) in their role as poets. Some of the malagueña's melodies used in “veladas troveras” (poetic contests) are also remembered, as well as certain flamenco styles linked to the names of mythical names such as “Pedro el Morato” or “El Pajarito”.