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Alfonso X
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Toledo, Spain, November 23, 1221 – April 4, 1284 in Seville, Spain Alfonso X was a medieval King of Castille (Present day Spain) who is best know for his intellectual aquirements. He wrote many books on subjects such as law, astrology and lapidary. Don Alfonso was called "El Sabio" that is the wise. He devoted much efort to music and brought jewish and moorish musicians to play at his court from their kingdoms in the South. During his reign and most likely under his supervision the Cantigas de Santa Maria were compiled. Theses are traditional profane pieces of music relating the miracles of the Virgin Mary and intended to be sung by pilgrimgs as they progressed slowly on their way to places such as Santiago de Compostela. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.
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Cantigas de Santa Maria: No. 2 - Muito devemos varoes
2212Cantigas de Santa Maria (13th century Spain): No. 2 - Muito devemos varoes
1623Cantigas de Santa Maria: No. 20 - Ay, Santa Maria
1314Cantiga No. 10, "Rosa das rosas": Prologo (CSM 60)
915Cantiga No. 10, "Rosa Das Rosas": Por nos de dulta tirar (CSM 18)
916Cantiga No. 10, "Rosa Das Rosas": Rosa Das Rosas (CSM 10)
887Cantiga No. 10, "Rosa Das Rosas": Que Por Al Non Devess (CSM 295)
868Cantigas de Santa Maria: No. 7 - Santa Maria Amar
789Cantiga No. 10, "Rosa Das Rosas": Instrumental (CSM 206)
7110Quen serve Santa Maria (CSM 213)
67albums
Classical Hits of Early Music
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Alfonso X: Cantigas De Santa Maria
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Classical Music for Kicking Back
Navas de Tolosa 1212. Música del Siglo Xll y Xlll para la Batalla de Alfonso Vlll de Castilla
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Maiden, Mother, Muse: Women of the Cantigas
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The 99 Most Essential Renaissance Masterpieces
Cantigas de Santa Maria
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Rough Guide to Latin Funk [Bonus Data Track]
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Cantigas de Santa María
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ALIVE!
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Música de Tres Culturas
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Alfonso X: Cantigas De Santa Maria, Strela Do Dia