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Right after pop came to Spain, Spain faced the 'Movida madrileña'.
La Movida madrileña was a countercultural movement that took place mainly in Madrid during the Spanish transition after Francisco Franco´s death in 1975. It helped the the economy to ressurect in Spain and meant the birth of a new Spanish identity.
This cultural wave was born in Madrid but then followed in other Spanish cities such as Barcelona, Bilbao and Vigo.
It was characterized by freedom of expression, transgression of the taboos imposed by the Franco Regime, use of recreational drugsand a new spirit of freedom on the streets.
Many bands from the capital city contributed to the spread of 'La Movida' such as Alaska y los Pegamoides, Radio Futura, Nacha Pop, Los secretos, Gabinete Caligari, Alaska+Dinarama and others.
However, other Spanish cities also took part of the 'Movida' like Siniestro total from Galicia, Farmacia de guardia from Murcia and Loquillo from Barcelona.
The sound and attitude was quite similar to the 'British new wave' and the Neue Deutsche Welle.
Influence on society
La Movida Madrileña
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