National Timple Gathering to Take Place in Fuerteventura
The third National Timple Gathering will be held in Fuerteventura from 22 to 25 October, featuring a diverse programme including concerts, talks, roundtable discussions, and workshops centred on this traditional instrument.
Organised by the Fuerteventura Culture Council in conjunction with the National Timple Association, the event aims to celebrate the timple and bolster its recognition as a vital part of Canary Islands’ musical heritage and cultural identity.
Workshops and Masterclasses
Workshops and masterclasses, which require prior registration, will take place at the Insular Music School in the Palacio de Formación y Congresos.
On Thursday 22 October at 5:00 PM, Adán Moreno will lead a workshop on creating timples from recycled materials.
On Saturday 24 October at 10:00 AM, Derque Martín will present a beginner’s masterclass on playing the timple, followed by Pedro Ageno at noon, who will conduct a session on improvisation.
Finally, on Sunday 25 October at 5:00 PM, Domingo El Colorao will hold a masterclass on traditional strumming techniques.
Registration
Registration for the workshops is now open via this form.
Further details on the full programme, including talks, an exhibition on timple construction traditions, book presentations, a roundtable featuring timple players and luthiers, and various musical performances, will be announced soon.
The National Timple Gathering aims to enhance appreciation for this unique instrument, promote learning and practice, and create spaces for engagement with Canarian music and traditions.
