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Uxía Senlle and Malvela Celebrate Galician Heritage with Inclusive Concert at Doral Residencias

The performance, featuring traditional songs and a disability choir, highlighted the role of women in preserving Galician oral traditions and the therapeutic power of music.

Overview

  • Uxía Senlle and the folk group Malvela performed at Doral Residencias in Mos to honor Día das Letras Galegas, dedicated this year to female cantareiras.
  • The event included participatory renditions of traditional songs like 'Amoriños collín' and 'Pirimpimpín,' engaging residents through singing and choreography.
  • Doral’s choir, composed of users with disabilities, also performed, showcasing the residence’s focus on inclusion and community engagement.
  • Malvela’s members emphasized the importance of preserving Galician as a cultural and linguistic heritage, recalling past prohibitions on the language.
  • Director Manuel Añón highlighted the success of music therapy workshops, noting their positive impact on residents, including those with dementia.