Lamatumbá

Lamatumbá formed in 1999 in Muxía, a coastal town in Galicia, Spain. The group came together around Xosé Lois Romero, Xan Pampín, and Xesús Pimentel, who shared an interest in their region's traditional music. They started working with instruments like the gaita and pandeiro, but brought in electric guitars and drums as well.

Their first album arrived in 2001, which included the song 'Non Chores Máis.' The track became widely known in Galicia, sung in the local language. They followed it with records like 'Ílle Illa' in 2004 and 'O Son do Silencio' in 2007, each taking a slightly different approach to blending folk sounds with contemporary arrangements.

Some listeners who preferred more conventional folk styles questioned their methods at times. The band kept recording anyway, putting out 'Do Outro Lado' in 2011. Their work stayed rooted in Galician themes and instrumentation, even as they experimented with the form.