Triana

Biography

Triana is a rock band hailing from Seville, Spain. Formed in 1974, the band was known for blending elements of progressive rock and flamenco music to make a style known as Andalusian rock or flamenco rock.

First lineup (1974–1983)

Triana was formed in 1974 as a trio consisting of vocalist and organist Jesús de la Rosa Luque, guitarist Eduardo Rodríguez Rodway, and drummer Juan José Palacios, better known as Tele. The band released its untitled debut album (nick-named El patio×El patio1975 · Studio albumSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 7 tracksA1Abre la puerta9:53A2Luminosa mañana4:05A3Recuerdos de una noche (Bulerías 5 por 8)4:42B1Sé de un lugar7:10B2Diálogo4:32B3En el lago6:38B4Todo es de color2:09) the next year, presenting a sound that blended elements of Andalusian flamenco music with progressive and psychedelic rock. Although a commercial failure, the album earned the band a cult following among the Spanish youth who, following the belated fall of fascism in the country, were interested in the subversive themes of rock (especially psychedelic rock) presented in Triana's music. In 1977, Triana released their second album, Hijos del agobio×Hijos del agobio1977 · Studio albumSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 8 tracksA1Hijos del agobio5:21A2Rumor3:23A3Sentimiento de amor5:31A4Recuerdos de Triana2:52B1¡Ya está bien!3:11B2Necesito4:08B3Sr. Troncoso3:39B4Del crepúsculo lento nacerá el rocío5:55. This album was a bigger commercial success than their debut and was notable for its politically involved lyrics which reflected the tense and unstable nature of Spain's political climate at the time. Their third album, Sombra y luz×Sombra y luz1979 · Studio albumSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 6 tracksA1Una historia5:07A2Quiero contarte5:00A3Sombra y luz7:32B1Hasta volver10:37B2Tiempo sin saber5:22B3Vuelta a la sombra y a la luz2:46, was released in 1979. Their most experimental album to date, Sombra y luz contained elements of jazz and was certified platinum by the AFYVE.
In 1980, Triana released their fourth album, Un encuentro×Un encuentro1980 · Studio albumSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 9 tracksA1Tu frialdad4:22A2A través del aire6:05A3Cae fina la lluvia3:20A4Un nido en mi ventana3:31B1Aroma fresco2:36B2Un extraño más3:04B3Encuentro fugaz5:18B4Caudaloso río3:59B5Fin1:58. A commercial success, the album demonstrated a much more commercial and pop rock-influenced sound. Its follow-up, 1981's Un mal sueño, featured a similar sound, as did their sixth album, 1983's Llegó el día. Shortly after the release of Llegó el día, de la Rosa Luque was killed in a car collision, and the band subsequently announced their break-up.

Interim (1984–1993)

In 1985, Rodway and Tele returned to the studio to create a final Triana album, taking vocal passages de la Rosa Luque recorded before his death and adding instrumentation. The resulting album, Tengo que marchar×Tengo que marchar1985 · Studio albumSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 8 tracksA1Rock de la calle Feria4:37A2Pájaro de alas blancas3:29A3Una esquina cualquiera2:51A4Jueves por la mañana1:39B1Una noche clara2:30B2From the Other Side2:38B3Ser feliz3:28B4Tengo que marchar3:29, was released in 1986.

Second lineup (1994–2002)

In 1994, Tele announced his reformation of Triana without Rodway. The new line-up featured vocalist and guitarist Juan Reina, guitarists Andrés Herrera (better known as Pájaro) and Raúl Fernández, keyboardist Emilio Grueso, and bassist Santi Camps. The decision to name this band Triana proved controversial among fans, as it included only one of the original members. Triana released their eighth album, Un jardín eléctrico×Un jardín eléctrico1997 · Studio albumSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 10 tracks1Entra en el jardín1:162Rock de la calle feria4:103La luna5:314Noche tras noche4:165El viento4:346Sé que volverás4:257Ser feliz5:168Campanas6:359La jara6:4510Un jardín perdido0:47 in 1997, followed the next year by En libertad×En Libertad1999 · Studio albumSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 9 tracks1En Libertad2:372MIsterio3:063Ten Confianza3:114La Luna5:315Campanas6:326El Viento4:297Triana3:298Que Mas Da4:109La Jara8:44. Both of these albums received poor reviews. In 2002, Tele died of a heart attack and the band subsequently disbanded again.

Third lineup (2007–present)

In 2007, the other five members of the 1994–2002 lineup of Triana announced they were reforming the band with drummer Marcos Gamero taking Tele's place. This move proved extremely controversial among fans as only one of the original trio was alive and he did not take part in the reunion. Rodway released a statement disowning the new Triana, claiming they were merely trying to profit from the band's legacy. Triana released their tenth album, Un camino por andar×Un Camino Por Andar2007 · Studio albumSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 10 tracks1La Fuerza Del Amor3:272Quiero Volar4:203Buscando El Camino4:314Qué Pena Niña, Qué Pena4:125Una Calle De Sevilla6:006No Tengo Alma4:537Una Historia, Una Ilusión3:588Puedes Hacerlo3:529Sr. Troncoso4:4310Va Por Ti, Tele3:03, in 2008.
Former guitarist Eduardo Rodríguez Rodway died on 26 September 2026, at the age of 81.

Current members

Juan Reina (vocals, guitar) (1994–present)
Andrés "Pájaro" Herrera (guitar) (1994–present)
Raúl Fernández (guitar) (1994–present)
Emilio Grueso (keyboard) (1994–present)
Santi Camps (bass guitar) (1994–present)
Marcos Gamero (drums) (2007–present)

Original members

Juan José "Tele" Palacios (drums) (1974–2002; his death)
Jesús de la Rosa Luque (vocals, keyboards) (1974–1983; his death)
Eduardo Rodríguez Rodway (guitar, vocals) (1974–1985; died 2026)

Studio albums

El Patio (1975)
Hijos del agobio (1977)
Sombra y luz (1979)
Un encuentro (1980)
Un mal sueño (1981)
Llegó el día (1983)
Tengo que marchar (1986)
Un jardín eléctrico (1997)
En libertad (1998)
Un camino por andar (2008)