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Luis Martín, Segovian Folklorist and Nuevo Mester Co-Founder, Dies

Segovia’s city council confirmed his death, citing a legacy that anchored the city’s folk tradition.

Overview

  • The Segovia City Council announced his death on Friday, November 14, 2025, without disclosing a cause.
  • A founding member of Nuevo Mester de Juglaría, he helped define the group’s influence with albums city officials hailed as emblematic, including Los Comuneros.
  • He created and directed the Folk Segovia festival, leading it for more than three decades and elevating the city’s profile in international folk since 1984.
  • He held the title Hijo Predilecto of Segovia, with officials praising his decades of research, performance, and preservation of local customs.
  • Castilla y León’s president offered condolences, calling him a key figure for understanding the region’s traditional music.