Listen to the stories that taught a valley how to belong
Three legends from Laciana retold through story, song, contemporary guitar and visual imagery.
A 60-minute live performance by composer and guitarist Thomas Lorenzo, storyteller Ovidio Fernández, and vocalist/percussionist José Sabugo, where the old stories of the valley become contemporary music.
Three legends. One living valley.
Each legend carries something deeper than its story: a way of understanding our relationship with the land, animals and one another.
Living lore, contemporary music
Story becomes song. Song becomes original guitar music. Images return each legend to the landscape from which it came.
Communion · Coexistence · Reverence
Meet the Artists
Thomas Lorenzo
Q: Tell me about your connection with this valley.
“I hear the song hidden in every tree, every bird, every drop of water — and that melody resonates deep within my soul. My ancestors come from Laciana, and my home, built in 1067, bears witness to that connection. From Dharawal Country (Australia), where I was born, to these valleys, my music reflects the spirit of both lands. It’s about returning to the roots, about connecting with the people and the landscape that inspires me.”
Thomas Lorenzo is an award-winning guitarist and composer who fuses his Australian roots with his Spanish heritage. His music bridges cultures, inviting you to feel the rhythm of the earth in every note.
Jose Manuel Sabugo
Q: How do you connect with the valley?
“I feel the song of the valley in my soul. Born in Laciana, Spain, my music carries the echoes of its mountains and its stories. It’s more than a performance — it’s a living tribute to my roots.”
José Manuel Sabugo (Sabu) blends traditional music with personal stories, creating a soundscape that honors his Lacian heritage. His music invites you to experience the very heart of the valley.
Ovidio García Fernández
Q: How do you connect with the valley?
“I carry the voice of the valley in my work. Through stories, wood, and the language of my ancestors, I strive to preserve and share the soul of Laciana.”
Ovidio García Fernández is an artisan and ethnographer from Matalavilla, Spain. His life’s work revolves around the traditions of his homeland — from wood carving to documenting the local dialect. His music and stories bridge past and present, inviting others to experience the living legacy of the valley.
Watch and Listen
The Stories
Listen to the stories that give life to our valley — aural traditions that connect the past with the present.
The Music
Music is the heart beat of the river, where every note echoes the wisdom of all we see and not see.
El Baile del Pais
The dance of country is our celebration. We unite body and soul to honor the earth.
