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Dec 7, 2015 · A very popular dance from the north east of Spain, specifically from the province of Aragon, the Jota is one of the most renowned triple meter forms and probably the most famous of De Falla’s Spanish songs.
Dec 31, 2023 · “Jota” specifically is a traditional Spanish dance form that originated in Aragon. It is characterized by its lively rhythm and energetic movements. The lyrics of the song speak of a love that is hidden from the world.
Apr 2, 2022 · Liverpool star Diogo Jota has already been named the best centre-forward in the Premier League by ex-England winger Trevor Sinclair. And now the Portugal striker has been recognised for his...
The jota (pronounced [ˈxota] [1]) is a genre of music and the associated dance known throughout Spain, most likely originating in Aragon. It varies by region, having a characteristic form in Aragon (where it is the most important [1]), Mallorca, Catalonia, León, Castile, Navarre, Cantabria, Asturias, Galicia, La Rioja, Murcia and Eastern Andalusia.
Jota, courtship dance traditional in northern Spain, particularly Aragon; also a genre of folk song that precedes and accompanies the dance or is sung only. The dancing couple hold their arms high and click castanets as they execute lively, bouncing steps to guitar music and singing.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
The jota is a colorful courtship dance, much like the fandango, traditional in northern Spain, especially in Aragon. The jota is also a kind of folk song that precedes and accompanies the dance; singers often sing the jota even when there is no dancing.
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Mar 3, 2023 · Jota is a Spanish dance that came to be in the 1700s and is the national folk dance of Aragon, Spain, a landlocked region in northeastern Spain comprising the provinces of Huesca, Zaragoza and Teruel. The Basque people also claim it as their national dance.
