Martim Codax
Martim Codax (also Martín Codax ) was a Galician trobador of the 13th century. Practically nothing is known about his life. Presumably he lived in the Galician coastal city of Vigo .
The name Martim Codax is in principle synonymous with the seven traditional Cantigas de amigo , which are dated to around 1230 and are among the earliest known songs in the Galician-Portuguese language. The theme of his cantigas are women eagerly waiting for the return of their lovers. The ever-circling, unfulfilled longing is expressed in these chants through both lyrical and melodic repetitions. In addition to the Cantigas de Santa Maria , the songs of Martim Codax are the only cantigas for which - apart from the sixth - the music has been passed down.
The music of Martim Codax was not rediscovered until 1913, when a page of a manuscript was found in the cover of a book.
Songs
- Ondas do mar de Vigo
- Mandad'ey comigo
- Mia yrmana Fremdosa treides comigo
- Ay Deus, se sab'ora meu amado
- Quantas sabedes amar amigo
- En o sagrad em Vigo (text only)
- Ay ondas que eu vin veer
Web links
- Literature by and about Martim Codax in the catalog of the German National Library
- Discography of the works of Martim Codax (English)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Martim Codax |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Martin Codax; Martin Codax |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Galician-Portuguese troubadour |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 13th Century |
| DATE OF DEATH | 13th Century |