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Izukaitz
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This fiery 6-piece Basque outfit from the mid-70's released a couple of folk-prog albums similar in style to STEELEYE SPAN, PENTANGLE … read moreThis fiery 6-piece Basque outfit from the mid-70's released a couple of folk-prog albums similar in style to STEELEYE SPAN, PENTANGLE and FAIRPORT CONVENTION. They integrate many progressive elements to their sound (especially on th… read moreThis fiery 6-piece Basque outfit from the mid-70's released a couple of folk-prog albums similar in style to STEELEYE SPAN, PENTANGLE and FAIRPORT CONVENTION. They integrate many progressive elements to their sound (especially on their second album) but their material is predominantly folk, … read more
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Errobi
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Folky Basque progressive/psychedelic rock, with lyrics in Basque. After the death of Franco in 75, Spain started enjoying a cultural revolu… read moreFolky Basque progressive/psychedelic rock, with lyrics in Basque. After the death of Franco in 75, Spain started enjoying a cultural revolution, with the youth expressing themselves in a rocky manner, but a few years behind. Sure there w… read moreFolky Basque progressive/psychedelic rock, with lyrics in Basque. After the death of Franco in 75, Spain started enjoying a cultural revolution, with the youth expressing themselves in a rocky manner, but a few years behind. Sure there were some rock and jazz-rock groups that took advantage of th… read more
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Itoiz
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Benito Lertxundi
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Mikel Laboa
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Oskorri
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Xabier Lete
3,759 listeners
Xabier Lete is one of the most important figures in Basque music and poetry. His first three albums, full of irony, tenderness, sarcasm and… read moreXabier Lete is one of the most important figures in Basque music and poetry. His first three albums, full of irony, tenderness, sarcasm and popular character, immediately captivated the public. They were the vehicle for Lete's strai… read moreXabier Lete is one of the most important figures in Basque music and poetry. His first three albums, full of irony, tenderness, sarcasm and popular character, immediately captivated the public. They were the vehicle for Lete's straightforward, deep and revolutionary thinking, and gave rise t… read more
