COMPANIYA ELECTRICA DHARMA are one of the forefathers of Catalan Prog Folk. They were formed in Barcelona in 1974, by Fortuny brothers - Joan (soprano saxophone), Josep (drums) and Esteve (guitar), along with Carles Vidal on bass and Jordi Soley on keyboards.

The band fused many aspects of Catalan folk music (emphasizing it on the saxophone)with jazz/rock/fuision, as well as other types of Mediterranean-based root music. They're music is festive, light-heartened and toe-tapping, but also complex and not banal at all.

The band's line-up changed (or better, widened) several times, once evene with a tragedy: Esteve Fortuny died of cerebral haemorrhage in 1986, during their live performance.

Later, Maria and Lluis Fortuny joined the band on keyboards and trumpet, respectively. Pep Rius as guitarist and Tiana Tra Bi on djember percussions are new members as well.

Line-up / Musicians
Pep Fortuny - drums, percussion, vocals
Joan Fortuny - soprano saxophone, vocals
Carles Vidal - bass, guitars
Jordi Soley - keyboards
Esteve Fortuny - guitars
Lluís Fortuny - keyboards, accordion, trumpet, vocals

http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=5595