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Teresa Rebull
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Teresa Rebull (2012)
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Teresa Soler i Pi
24 September 1919 |
| Died | 15 April 2015 (aged 95) Banyuls de la Marenda, Northern Catalonia, France
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| Nationality | Catalan |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Political party | Workers' Party of Marxist Unification (1936-1939) Socialists' Party of Catalonia (1978-2006) |
| Movement | Nova Cançó |
| Spouse(s) | Josep Rebull Cabré |
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| Awards | Creu de Sant Jordi (1992) Premi Memorial Francesc Macià (2007) |
Teresa Rebull, born Teresa Soler i Pi (1919–2015), was a talented Catalan singer-songwriter, painter, and activist. She was known for her strong beliefs and her contributions to music and culture.
Teresa grew up in a family of anarcho-syndicalists, which meant her parents believed in workers' rights and a society without strict government control. During the Spanish Civil War, she worked as a nurse and joined a political group called the POUM (Workers' Party of Marxist Unification). She faced difficulties during this time.
After the war, Teresa had to leave Spain for France to stay safe. In France, she joined the Maquis, a group of people who resisted the Nazi invasion during World War II. Later, she became a singer and was part of a musical movement called Nova Cançó, which promoted Catalan language and culture through song.
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Teresa Rebull's Life Story
Early Years and Work
Teresa Rebull was born in Sabadell, Spain, on September 21, 1919. When she was young, her family moved several times, living in places like Sant Boi de Llobregat and Alcoy. They eventually settled in Barcelona.
At just 12 years old, in 1931, Teresa started working in a textile factory. This meant she had to study in the evenings to continue her education. She attended schools like the Federal Republican Circle.
Life During the Spanish Republic
In 1936, Teresa got a job as a secretary in the labor department of the Generalitat de Catalunya, which was the government of Catalonia. This job brought her to Barcelona, where she met members of the POUM (Workers' Party of Marxist Unification) and joined their group.
During the Spanish Civil War, she worked as a nurse. She was involved in some important events in 1937, which led to her facing challenges. Her family had to hide because of political differences. The conflict was very difficult for her, and she saw many friends suffer.
Moving to France and New Beginnings
In 1939, after the war ended, Teresa fled to France to escape danger. She settled in Paris with her partner, Josep Rebull Cabré. During World War II, she helped the Maquis, who were resistance fighters hiding in forests.
In 1942, her first son, Daniel, was born. Her second son, Germinal, was born in 1945. The family lived in Marseille before moving to Paris. In Paris, Teresa met famous writers and artists like Jean Paul Sartre and Albert Camus. She also discovered musicians like Juliette Gréco.
Teresa took on many different jobs to support her family, including working as a shoemaker, a dancer, and a fruit seller. In 1952, she formed a singing duo with her sister Assutzena, called "Les Seurs Soler." They sang songs from different cultures and worked with famous artists. Teresa also started taking painting lessons, which became a lifelong passion.
The Nova Cançó Movement
In 1968, Teresa met the singer Raimon in Paris. This meeting helped her connect with the Nova Cançó (New Song) movement. This movement was important for defending the Catalan language and culture through music.
Teresa began performing concerts, singing in defense of her language and heritage. She was 50 years old when she joined this movement, and many of her fellow singers were much younger. Because of this, she was lovingly called "Avia de la Nova Cançó," which means "Grandmother of the New Song."
She performed in many places, including the Cova del Drac in Barcelona. Although she mostly stopped singing regularly in 1980, she still performed for special events. In 2006, a tribute concert was held for her at the Palau de la Música Catalana, a famous concert hall where she had never performed before. A CD called Visca l'amor was made from this concert.
Later Life and Legacy
From 1969 to 1985, Teresa participated every year in the Catalan Summer University, an event that promotes Catalan culture. She was also one of the people who helped start the Socialists' Party of Catalonia (PSC).
Teresa Rebull lived in Banyuls de la Marenda from 1971. In her final years, she continued to paint and attend events. She passed away on April 15, 2015, at the age of 95.
Teresa Rebull's Work
Teresa Rebull was not only a singer but also a writer. She set poems by famous Catalan poets like Joan Salvat-Papasseit and Josep Sebastià Pons to music. In 1999, she published her autobiography, Tot cantant, which means "Singing All the Time." She also released several albums throughout her career.
- Autobiography
- Tot cantant (1999)
- Discography
- Teresa Rebull (EP, Concèntric, 1969)
- Teresa Rebull canta les seves cançons (Als 4 Vents, 1973)
- Mester d'amor / Joan Salvat Papasseit (LP, Drums, 1977)
- Papallones... i més (LP, Picap, 1984)
- Camí de l'argilada (1986)
- Cançons populars catalanes (Terra nostra, 2002)
- Teresa Rebull. Cançons, 1969-1992 (Nord-Sud Music, 2004)
- Visca l'amor. Festa homenatge a Teresa Rebull (Picap, 2006)
- Papallones i més... (Picap, 2008)
- Teresa Rebull canta les seves cançons (Picap, 2012)
Awards and Recognitions
Teresa Rebull received several important awards for her work and her dedication to Catalan culture:
- 1977: Charles-Cros Award for her album Mester d'amor.
- 1992: Creu de Sant Jordi, one of the highest honors given by the government of Catalonia.
- 2006: Òmnium Cultural organized a special tribute concert for her at the Palau de la Música Catalana.
- 2007: Francesc Macià Memorial Award, for her efforts in defending the Catalan language and culture.
- The City Council of Sabadell also honored her with the Medal of the City.
See also
In Spanish: Teresa Rebull para niños
