Cant del Barça

The official anthem of FC Barcelona, debuted in 1974.

"Cant del Barça" (Catalan pronunciation: [ˈkan dəl ˈβaɾsə]; lit. 'Barça chant') is the official anthem of FC Barcelona, co-written by lyricists Josep Maria Espinàs and Jaume Picas.

Quick Facts

Composer: music: Manuel Valls i Gorina
Lyricist: text: Josep Maria Espinàs i Massó and Jaume Picas
Premiere event: 75th Anniversary Celebration, Camp Nou
Language origin: Catalan
Status: Active Official Anthem

Lore & Background

It was commissioned in 1974 to celebrate the club's 75th anniversary. The lyrics were written by Jaume Picas and Josep Maria Espinàs and the music was composed by Manuel Valls. The hymn was given its official debut on 27 November 1974 at Camp Nou before a friendly match between FC Barcelona and the East Germany national team. A 3,500 strong choir was conducted by Oriol Martorell. On 28 November 1998, as part of the club’s centenary celebrations, it was performed by Catalan singer-songwriter Joan Manuel Serrat at the end of a festival at the Camp Nou.