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The march is not an entirely original orchestral work but is based on a titled "Y el Guadalquivir" .

: Juan José Puntas Fernández adapted this melody into a "marcha lenta" (slow march) in 2000, creating the version typically heard during Holy Week (Semana Santa).

is a highly popular processional march (marcha procesional) composed in 2000 by Francisco Joaquín Pérez Garrido , widely known as Paco Lola . It was famously arranged and instrumented for concert bands by Juan José Puntas Fernández . The piece is dedicated to the Virgen de la Caridad of the Hermandad del Baratillo in Seville. Musical Origins and Composition Caridad del Guadalquivir - Francisco JoaquГ­n PГ©...

: Paco Lola originally wrote the melody as a flamenco-style rumba for his group, Albahaca , appearing on their 1999 album Alégrate .

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While originally written for a processional band (Banda de Música), the piece has been adapted for numerous configurations:

: It is known for its "aflamencado" (flamenco-tinged) sound, which contributed to its rapid success and widespread popularity in the 21st century. Performance and Instrumentation It was famously arranged and instrumented for concert

Since its debut, "Caridad del Guadalquivir" has become one of the most frequently played and recognizable marches in Andalusia and beyond. It is often performed during the emotional moments of Holy Week as the religious floats (pasos) navigate the streets.