Portuguese Early Music

Portuguese Early Music is a genre of music that encompasses a wide range of styles from the Middle Ages to the Baroque period. It includes music from the Iberian Peninsula, including Portugal, Spain, and the former colonies of Brazil and Angola. This genre is characterized by its use of traditional instruments such as the viola, guitar, and lute, as well as its unique vocal style. It is often performed in a cappella style, with the accompaniment of a small ensemble of instruments. The repertoire of Portuguese Early Music includes a variety of sacred and secular works, including liturgical music, madrigals, villancicos, and cantigas.