Cant Del Retorn / Quic-Qui-Ri-Qui

Released in 1977 on the RCA Victor label, this single by Catalan singer-songwriter Xavier Ribalta captures a specific moment within the Nova Cançó movement. This cultural and musical movement emerged in the 1960s as a means of promoting the Catalan language and resisting the cultural suppression enforced during the Francoist regime in Spain. By the late 1970s, as Spain transitioned toward democracy, artists like Ribalta continued to use music as a vehicle for poetic expression and regional identity.

The record features 'Cant Del Retorn' paired with 'Quic-Qui-Ri-Qui', reflecting Ribalta's penchant for blending traditional folk sensibilities with lyrical, socially conscious songwriting. As part of the broader RCA Victor catalog for the Spanish market, the design and production values adhere to the standard aesthetics of the era's singer-songwriter singles. While Ribalta remains a niche figure compared to some of his contemporaries in the movement, his work is respected by collectors of Catalan music for its thematic depth and its place in the post-dictatorship artistic landscape.