Triana (band)

Triana
Triana in the recording studio of their debut album. Tele (left), Jesús de la Rosa (mid, sitting) and Eduardo Rodríguez (right, smiling)
Background information
Origin	Andalusia, Spain
Genres	Flamenco rock progressive rock
Years active	1974–1983, 1985, 1994-2002, 2007-present
Labels	Fonomusic
Members	Juan Reina Andrés Herrera Raúl Fernández Emilio Grueso Santi Camps Marco Gamero
Past members	Jesús de la Rosa Luque Eduardo Rodríguez Rodway Juan José Palacios "Tele"

Triana was a rock band hailing from Andalusia, Spain. Formed in 1974, the band were known for blending elements of progressive rock and flamenco music to make a style known as Andalusian rock or flamenco rock.

Triana was formed in 1974 as a trio consisting of vocalist and organist Jesús de la Rosa Luque, guitarist Eduardo Rodríguez Rodway, and drummer Juan José Palacios, better known as Tele. The band released its untitled debut album (nick-named El patio) the next year, presenting a sound that blended elements of Andalusian flamenco music with progressive and psychedelic rock. Although a commercial failure, the album earned the band a cult following among the Spanish youth who, following the belated fall of fascism in the country, were interested in the subversive themes of rock (especially psychedelic rock) presented in Triana's music. In 1977, Triana released their sophomore album, Hijos del agobio. This album was a bigger commercial success than their debut and was notable for its politically-involved lyrics which reflected the tense and unstable nature of Spain's political climate at the time. Their third album, Sombra y luz, was released in 1979. Their most experimental album to date, Sombra y luz contained elements of jazz and was certified platinum by the AFYVE.

In 1980, Triana released their fourth album, Un encuentro. A commercial success, the album demonstrated a much more commercial and pop rock-influenced sound. Its follow up, 1981's Un mal sueño, contained a similar sound, as did their sixth album, 1983's Llegó el día. Shortly after the release of Llegó el día, de la Rosa Luque was killed in a car accident, and the band subsequently announced their breakup.