Les Anxovetes — Ulls Verds

The lyrics were written by Josepmiquel Servià , with music composed by the renowned Catalan musician Ricard Viladesau .

The style originated in Spain, was exported to the Caribbean where it absorbed Cuban influences, and eventually returned to Catalonia with sailors and soldiers.

For a paper on the song (Green Eyes) as performed by the Catalan group Les Anxovetes , you can structure your work around the group’s modern revival of the havanera genre and the song’s specific cultural origins. 1. The Artist: Les Anxovetes Les Anxovetes Ulls Verds

Founded in Girona in 2014, Les Anxovetes is a trailblazing all-female havanera group. Traditionally, this genre was a male-dominated "tavern music" style, but Les Anxovetes has successfully modernized it for younger audiences while maintaining its nostalgic core.

The group features singers Tona Gafarot, Montse Ferrermoner, and Marta Pérez, accompanied by guitar and double bass. The lyrics were written by Josepmiquel Servià ,

They represent a "fresh take" on the traditional repertoire, performing at major events like the Smithsonian Folklife Festival to showcase Catalan maritime heritage. 2. The Song: "Ulls Verds"

Today, these songs are the centerpiece of the annual Cantada d'Havaneres in Calella de Palafrugell, where groups like Les Anxovetes continue to keep the tradition alive. From Cuba to Catalonia, Let’s Rumba The group features singers Tona Gafarot, Montse Ferrermoner,

"Ulls Verds" is a classic havanera —a slow, melodic genre brought back to Catalonia by 19th-century sailors returning from Havana, Cuba.