Once again, An Danzza has been selected for one of the most important awards in the genre An Danzza has once again been included in the longlist of the 2025 CeltCast Fantasy Awards in the Best Album of 2025 category for their work Encantadas , a folk-inspired collection of legends about enchanted beings from the Iberian Peninsula. This nomination recognizes their contribution to the fantasy, celtic, and folk scene, alongside other outstanding projects on the international stage. The CeltCast Fantasy Awards annually celebrate artists and bands from the fantasy, viking, nordic, pagan, pirate, celtic, and balfolk genres, highlighting works that have made a mark on the audience. This is not the first time An Danzza has received recognition from these awards, as in the previous edition the covers of the singles Alojas  and Dama de Anboto  were selected in the Best Cover Art of 2024 category. The public voting phase  is already open and will remain active until midnight on December 31, 2024. Fans can vote for multiple nominees per category and add any they feel are missing. The top five projects  in each category will advance to the final round, which will begin on January 16, 2025. In addition, the finalists will be invited to participate in the official CeltCast Fantasy Awards event, which will take place on February 21 and 22, 2025, during FantasyFest in Rijswijk (Netherlands). An Danzza encourages their audience to support this nomination by voting  and, at the same time, to take the opportunity to discover other interesting bands in the genre : Vote here:   https://fantasy-awards.com/vote Listen to Encantadas :   https://open.spotify.com/intl-es/album/1qNeoAm3Ql9vZEFaZQlmCU

The spanish band An Danzza  will perform for the first time in Italy on Saturday, September 27 , as part of the Ragnarök Viking Fest , a cultural gathering that blends art, music, and Nordic traditions through workshops, concerts, and immersive experiences. The festival will take place at Cascina Bosco Grosso, Casirate d’Adda (Bergamo) , in the heart of northern Italy. The fantasy folk group will perform as a trio , featuring guitar, voice/percussion, and violin, and will also include the dance of Layali Alkasar , a frequent collaborator of the band. On this occasion, An Danzza will bring to the stage a selection of songs from Encantadas , their most recent work, combined with iconic compositions from their career . The concert is conceived as a musical journey where tradition, mysticism, and folk energy intertwine to create a unique experience, in harmony with the spirit of the festival. Through their participation in the Ragnarök Viking Fest, An Danzza strengthens their presence on the European scene  and brings their music to new horizons. The festival will be an opportunity for the Italian audience  to enjoy their unmistakable fusion of folk, spirituality, and fantasy—a distinctive style that has established the band as a singular presence in the contemporary music landscape. Concert details 🗓 Saturday, September 27 📍 Cascina Bosco Grosso, Casirate d’Adda (Bergamo), Italy 🎶 Ragnarök Viking Fest

The fantasy folk group shares the live performance from May 10th at Espacio Ronda, marking the celebration of St. John’s Day, a date that inspires their new album Encantadas . An Danzza has released the concert they performed on May 10th at Espacio Ronda (Madrid), a tribute to their Encantadas  — the creatures that bring their new album to life and awaken strongly on the magical night of St. John. The live show, which sold out the renowned Madrid venue, offered a journey through the most evocative tracks from Encantadas , b lending music, vocals, dance, and legends in a deeply ritualistic and dreamlike atmosphere. Besides the new compositions, the setlist included some of An Danzza’s most iconic songs, such as Hekate , Las moras negras , and El árbol del ahorcado , warmly received by the audience. On stage, Andrés Campuzano (guitar, bouzouki), Haydée Mariñoso (vocals, percussion), Roberto Rodríguez (violin), and Layali Alkasar (dance) brought to life a show rich in symbolism, connecting with nature, the ancestral, and the invisible. The video is now available on their YouTube channel, offering a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in An Danzza’s magical universe, where mythology intertwines with sound, and spirituality with art.

The fantasy folk/world music project An Danzza has just released Encantadas , its tenth studio album, on digital platforms. This new album, with a more medieval and folk sound than its predecessor Visions of a volva  (2023), marks a return to its roots and even features an original Murcian jota titled La encantá . Based in Madrid with Murcian origins, the band delves into the stories of the Iberian Peninsula, collecting legends of enchanted beings – the "fairies" of our folklore – from as diverse locations as Guadalajara, Madrid, Asturias, Galicia, Cantabria, Catalonia, Extremadura, Murcia, Euskadi, and Portugal. The result is eleven folk-medieval tracks that immerse the listener in tragic legends, balancing between fantasy and the pure essence of our ancestors. As a fun fact, the track Fecha os olhos  (a Portuguese legend) is performed entirely in Portuguese as a nod to the thousands of Portuguese-speaking fans who have supported the project almost from its inception. As with previous works, the production has been completely independent and was handled by composer Andrés Campuzano, who founded the project over 20 years ago in Madrid. Singer Haydée Mariñoso, who has been the vocalist for An Danzza since 2015, lent her voice to this new work. Tracklist of Encantadas: La encantada de Usanos (legend from Guadalajara) Xana (Asturias) Alojas (Catalonia) Moura (Galicia) La encantá (Murcia) Las hadas del Hayedo de Montejo (Madrid) Fecha os olhos (Portugal) Cantamora (Usagre, Extremadura) Dama de Anboto (Euskadi) Anjanas EncantHadas Listen to Encantadas on digital platforms: Spotify Bandcamp Apple Music Amazon Music Tidal Deezer

Encantadas , the new album by An Danzza, will be released on March 21, 2025. It is a collection of legends about the fairies from different parts of the Iberian Peninsula. We all know Tinker Bell, but... what about the fae creatures of iberian folklore? Mouras, alojas, anjanas, strange figures that appear in fountains, rivers, and caves on the Night of San Juan... there are countless stories that repeat throughout our geography. Specifically, Encantadas gathers stories from Madrid, Murcia, Guadalajara, Cantabria, Euskadi, Extremadura, Asturias, Galicia, Catalonia, and Portugal. A medieval sound -sometimes festive, sometimes melancholic- accompanies these ancestral legends revived by An Danzza, who has just celebrated no less than 20 years of history. This new release, the tenth project in the fantasy folk series, will be digitally distributed on all platforms, along with its first three singles, which have been released over the past few months: Moura, Dama de Anboto, and Alojas. Moura Dama de Anboto Alojas

We close the year with wonderful news!  The covers of our singles ‘Alojas’  and ‘Dama de Anboto’  have been selected by CeltCast Radio in the Best Cover Art of 2024  category for their Fantasy Awards. It’s such an honor to be there alongside amazing bands that we truly admire! Both covers were created by Andrés with the assistance of artificial intelligence tools. We find it fascinating how these technologies allow us to explore new forms of expression and creativity. We encourage you not only to vote for them but also to discover many other interesting nominees at https://fantasy-awards.com/vote . You have until midnight on December 31st to cast your vote!  👆

UPDATE (12/15/2024) The new date for the concert scheduled at the Galileo Galilei venue in Madrid is May 14, 2025. https://salagalileo.es/eventos/an-danzza/ UPDATE (11/21/2024) Due to reasons beyond An Danzza's control, the concert scheduled for December 8th at Sala Galileo Galilei in Madrid has been postponed. Ticket refunds will be processed automatically. Thank you so much for your support! On Sunday, December 8, at 8:30 p.m., An Danzza will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a concert at the historic Galileo Galilei venue in Madrid (c/ de Galileo, 100, Chamberí). The folk band will take the audience through the various fantasy worlds of their discography in trio format, joined by oriental dancer Layali Alkasar, who first performed with the band last August at the Tardes folkies de Valderribas circuit . An Danzza will also debut some tracks from Encantadas , their new album, which already features the singles Moura a nd the recent Dama de Anboto . This project, inspired by the fairies of the Iberian Peninsula, is currently in the recording process and is expected to be released in the coming months. Tickets for the concert are available at: https://salagalileo.entradas.plus/entradas/gl/entradas-musica-an-danzza Here's a glimpse of An Danzza performing live (August 2024):

The new track from the veteran folk group is inspired by the legend of the nymphs of Lake Banyoles (Catalonia) and is now available on digital platforms and as a music video on YouTube An Danzza delves into Catalan mythology with their new single,  Alojas , a track  inspired by the story of the nymphs of Lake Banyoles (Girona, Catalonia) . According to legend, at the bottom of these waters lies a crystal palace inhabited by aquatic women. Local folklore describes them as extraordinarily beautiful, eternally young creatures who can be seen combing their hair, singing, and dancing on moonlit nights. However, it is said that venturing near the lake at night is not advisable, as they are believed to lure humans into their domain, making them disappear forever. The music of this track  captures the essence of those magical nocturnal dances under the moonlight , blending ethereal melodies and hypnotic rhythms that evoke the stillness and mystery of the lake. Carefully crafted instrumental arrangements enhance the dreamlike and captivating nature of the piece. Alojas  is part of An Danzza’s  tenth album, Encantadas, which draws inspiration from mythical female figures of various traditions across the Iberian Peninsula.  This album, set  to be released in the coming months , brings to life stories from Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria, the Basque Country, Catalonia, Murcia, Madrid, Guadalajara, Extremadura, and Portugal. An Danzza will present this work live at the historic Sala Galileo Galilei in Madrid on May 14, 2025,  in a very special concert performed as a trio with a dancer:  https://salagalileo.es/eventos/an-danzza/

This new track, inspired by the goddess Mari, one of the most enigmatic and powerful figures in Basque mythology, is available on digital platforms and as a music video on YouTube. 'Dama de Anboto' delves into the story of Mari, the goddess of earth and storms in Basque mythology, whose favored home is the Anboto cave in the mountains of Euskadi. In her role as protector of nature and guardian of ancient secrets, Mari embodies the untamable power of the earth and is a deeply respected figure: she punishes lies and greed, controls the weather, guards treasures, and connects the human world with the supernatural realm. Her mysterious presence symbolizes the Basque people’s ancestral connection with the earth and natural cycles, reminding us of the necessary balance that must exist between humans and their environment. 'Encantadas', An Danzza's upcoming album, is a collection of stories inspired by legends of fairies and spirits from the Iberian Peninsula. This work brings back tales from Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria, the Basque Country, Catalonia, Murcia, Madrid, Guadalajara, Extremadura, and Portugal. The album is currently in production and is expected to be available in the coming months. 'Dama de Anboto', the music video:

The fantasy folk project An Danzza will take part in the next edition of La Noche de los Candiles, a magical evening under the stars where fire, music, and a connection to the ancestral will be the main features. La Noche de los Candiles is a unique event held in Almócita (Almería), promoting responsible consumption and renewable energy, reminding us of our connection with nature. As night falls, a large oil lamp is lit atop the village, followed by a blackout, leaving the town illuminated solely by torches, candles, and oil lamps. It’s an experience that deeply invites reflection on our relationship with nature and the importance of preserving it, something that resonates directly with the music and spirit of An Danzza. 🗓 When? May 3, 2025 📍 Where? Almócita (Almería) More information at: https://www.instagram.com/lanochedeloscandiles

The track, inspired by the Galician legend of the moura from Castro de Negros, is now available on digital platforms and as a music video on YouTube. Moura , AN DANZZA’s new single and the first from Encantadas , their upcoming album, is now available on digital platforms like Spotify, Amazon Music, Tidal, Deezer, Apple Music... and as a music video on YouTube. The song is inspired by the Galician legend of the moura from Castro de Negros, a creature who turns into a woman every morning and transforms into a snake by night. Bound for eternity to that castro —some versions suggest she must guard a hidden treasure—it is said that only the bravest can break her enchantment. To do so, one must visit the place at midnight, allow the moura, in her snake form, to coil around their body, and then take the carnation from the snake’s mouth using their lips. But so far, no one has completed the feat. Encantadas , AN DANZZA's forthcoming album, is a collection of fairy legends from the Iberian Peninsula, featuring stories from Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria, the Basque Country, Catalonia, Murcia, Madrid, Guadalajara, Extremadura, and Portugal. The new album is currently being recorded and will be released in the coming months. AN DANZZA is an original fantasy folk/world music group that recently celebrated its 20th anniversary. Currently led by composer Andrés Campuzano and singer Haydée Mariñoso, they are joined live by violinist Roberto Rodríguez and dancer Layali Alkasar. Their music is influenced by artists like Loreena McKennitt, Enya, and Mike Oldfield. To date, AN DANZZA has released nine albums and garnered over 7 MILLION views on YouTube, as well as more than half a million annual streams on Spotify.

The fantasy folk/world music band An Danzza will take the audience on a journey through the fantasy worlds of their extensive discography on August 7th at 8:00 PM during the 'Tardes Folkies en Valderrivas' series, in the back courtyard of the Fuente de San Pedro-Valderrivas Cultural Center (c/ del Titanio, 5, Vicálvaro). Celebrating their 20th anniversary this year, the group will perform as a trio (guitar, violin, and vocals/small percussion), accompanied by renowned oriental dancer Layali Alkasar, who will bring the band's music to life through movement. The concert will also serve as the occasion to debut new material from their upcoming album Encantadas , dedicated to the fairies of the Iberian Peninsula, set to be released in the coming months. An Danzza is an original fantasy folk project that began as a studio endeavor in 2004, led by composer Andrés Campuzano. Influenced by artists like Loreena McKennitt, Enya, and Mike Oldfield, as well as works of fiction like The Lord of the Rings , An Danzza’s music transports listeners to dreamlike, magical fantasy worlds, creating an immersive and unique atmosphere. Over these 20 years, which will be marked in 2024, An Danzza has released 9 albums, garnered over 7 MILLION views on YouTube, and achieved more than half a million annual streams on Spotify. Fueled by listener support and positive reviews from the specialized press, Andrés took the project live for the first time in 2016, performing alongside major bands in the genre such as Corvus Corax (Germany), Emian (Italy), and SeeD (Netherlands), among others. An Danzza as a trio consists of: Andrés Campuzano: guitarRoberto Rodríguez: violinHaydée Mariñoso: vocals, small percussion They are joined by Layali Alkasar, oriental dancer. A preview of the performance: