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Berenguier de Palou
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Jacopo da Bologna
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Adam de la Halle
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Jaufre Rudel
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Jaufre Rudel, Prince of Blaye, was a troubadour of the early to mid twelfth century, who probably died during the Second Crusade, in or aft… read moreJaufre Rudel, Prince of Blaye, was a troubadour of the early to mid twelfth century, who probably died during the Second Crusade, in or after 1147. He is noted for developing the theme of "love from afar" (amor de lonh or l… read moreJaufre Rudel, Prince of Blaye, was a troubadour of the early to mid twelfth century, who probably died during the Second Crusade, in or after 1147. He is noted for developing the theme of "love from afar" (amor de lonh or l'amour de loin) in his songs. Very little is known about hi… read more
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Marcabru
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Marcabru (fl. 1130-1150) is one of the earliest troubadours whose poems are known. There is no certain information about him; the two vidas… read moreMarcabru (fl. 1130-1150) is one of the earliest troubadours whose poems are known. There is no certain information about him; the two vidas attached to his poems tell different stories, and both are evidently built on hints in the poems,… read moreMarcabru (fl. 1130-1150) is one of the earliest troubadours whose poems are known. There is no certain information about him; the two vidas attached to his poems tell different stories, and both are evidently built on hints in the poems, not on independent information. According to the brief life… read more
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Francesco Landini
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Ensemble PAN
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John Dunstable
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Ulsamer Collegium
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Well known for their rendition of basse danse, which are Monophonic songs based on a tenor cantus firmus; the length of the choreography w… read moreWell known for their rendition of basse danse, which are Monophonic songs based on a tenor cantus firmus; the length of the choreography was often derived from popular chansons. In performance, 3 or 4 instrumentalists would improvise th… read moreWell known for their rendition of basse danse, which are Monophonic songs based on a tenor cantus firmus; the length of the choreography was often derived from popular chansons. In performance, 3 or 4 instrumentalists would improvise the polyphony based on this tenor. In others, multiple parts w… read more