Lluís Serrahima facts for kids
Lluís Serrahima i Villavecchia (born August 19, 1931 – died July 26, 2020) was a famous singer-songwriter from Barcelona, Spain. He was known for starting a special music style called the Nova Cançó. This type of music became very popular during the time when Francisco Franco was in charge of Spain. Later in the 1980s, Serrahima also became active in the Generalitat de Catalunya, which is the government of the Catalonia region.
Lluís Serrahima passed away in Barcelona on July 26, 2020, when he was 88 years old.
The Nova Cançó Movement
Lluís Serrahima was a very important person in the Nova Cançó movement. This name means "New Song" in Catalan. It was a style of music that started in Catalonia, a region in Spain.
Music During Franco's Time
The Nova Cançó became popular during the time of the Francisco Franco regime. This was a period when Spain was ruled by a dictator. During this time, people had less freedom to express themselves, especially in their own languages like Catalan. The Nova Cançó songs were often sung in Catalan. They helped people keep their culture and language alive. These songs often talked about freedom and hope, but in a way that was not too obvious. This made them popular with many people who wanted change.
Serrahima's Role in Government
In the 1980s, Lluís Serrahima became involved in politics. He was active in the Generalitat de Catalunya. This is the government of the region of Catalonia in Spain. Being "vocal" means he spoke out and shared his ideas. He worked to support the Catalan language and culture. This showed that he cared deeply about his home region and its people.
