Pau Riba i Romeva facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pau Riba i Romeva
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| Background information | |
| Born | 7 August 1948 Palma de Mallorca, Spain |
| Died | 6 March 2022 (aged 73) Tiana, Catalonia, Spain |
| Genres | Rock, contemporary folk, psychedelia, Nova Cançó |
| Instruments | Guitar |
| Years active | 1967–2022 |
| Associated acts | Grup de Folk, Jaume Sisa, Pastora, |
Pau Riba (born August 7, 1948 – died March 6, 2022) was a Spanish artist from Mallorca. He was known for being very creative and working in many different art forms.
Pau Riba was born in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. He started his career in the 1960s. This was a time when many young people were exploring new ideas and ways of living, often called the counterculture. Pau Riba was a part of this movement. He passed away on March 6, 2022, at the age of 73.
His Music Journey
Pau Riba was a talented musician and songwriter. He played the guitar and created music that mixed different styles. These included rock music, folk music, and psychedelia. He was also part of the Nova Cançó movement, which was a style of music from Catalonia.
He released many records throughout his career. Some of his early works were EPs (Extended Plays) like Taxista in 1967. He also worked with other artists, including Maria del Mar Bonet and Lluís Llach.
One of his most famous works is the album Dioptria I, released in 1970. He followed this with Dioptria II in 1971. These albums are considered very important in Catalan music. He continued to release music for many years, exploring new sounds and ideas.
His Books and Writings
Besides music, Pau Riba was also a writer. He wrote many books, showing his creative mind in different ways.
- Poems: He published collections of poems, such as Cançons i poemes in 1968.
- Essays: He wrote essays, which are like long articles exploring ideas. An example is Nosaltres els terrorists from 2006.
- Novels: He also wrote novels, which are fictional stories. Ena (1987) is a novel about older people who wish to return to childhood.
- Other Writings: He compiled his articles from newspapers and magazines into books like Al·lolàlia. He also wrote a book about his mother, called “Sa meu mare” in 2013.
Pau Riba's writings often explored deep thoughts and ideas, just like his music. He was truly a versatile artist who left a big mark on both music and literature.
See also
In Spanish: Pau Riba para niños
