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Old cathedral of Cádiz (chuch of Santa Cruz). Picture by Juan Ruiz Jiménez
Incorporation of the wind players to the musical resources of the cathedral of Cádiz

The incorporation of the minstrels to the musical staff of the cathedral of Cadiz is …

Aug. 1, 2025
Hierusalem. Agostino de Angelis (1578)
Francisco Guerrero's last days in Jerusalem (1588)

Francisco Guerrero's last days in Jerusalem (1588).

July 27, 2025
Chapel of San Juan Bautista. Cathedral of Cordova. Picture by Juan Ruiz Jiménez
Foundation and endowments of the chapel of San Juan Bautista in Cordoba Cathedral (1260)

On 28 April 1260, Gonzalo Yáñez Dovinal, a wealthy Portuguese man and troubadour, founded the …

July 22, 2025
Reconstruction of the interior of the Mudejar cathedral of Seville (2)
Endowment of the chapel of San Juan Bautista in Seville Cathedral (1408)

On 27 January 1408, Garci Pérez, maestrescuela of Seville Cathedral, established a series of pious …

July 18, 2025

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The sounds of the Santa Catalina market in Seville

Juan Ruiz Jiménez
07-03-2019

The Santa Catalina livestock fair was one of the most important in the city of Seville. It was held every Monday, Thursday and Saturday in what was known as the …

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First references to the organ in the church of San Cristóbal in Granada (c. 1756)

Juan Ruiz Jiménez
05-03-2019

The first references to the organ in the church of San Cristóbal de Granada date from the 1750s, although it has not been possible to determine the date of construction …

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Exams of guitar makers in Granada (1803-1804)

Juan Ruiz Jiménez
01-03-2019

Three documents found in the Archivo Provincial of Granada, dated 1803 and 1804, show us the contents of the certificate issued to the new masters of luthiers or guitar makers …

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Organ of the convent of San Francisco, Casa Grande in Seville (1430)

Juan Ruiz Jiménez
26-02-2019

In 1430, the chapter of the city of Seville granted the convent of San Francisco, Casa Grande, a subsidy of 2,000 maravedís for "the work on the choir and organ", …

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Buying and fixing dulcians for the convent of la Madre de Dios in Granada (1618/1626)

Juan Ruiz Jiménez
23-02-2019

The acquisition and repair of the dulcians of the convent of the Madre de Dios is evidence of the existence of a musical chapel in this monastery of the Comendadoras …

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