We continue with the recording of the new CD at the Elkar studios in San Sebastian… It will be called "Koplariak" and it will feature the lyrics of the great Xabier Amuriza … I really want you to hear the result!
We started the year with a forecast of about 50 concerts in different parts of the world. The pandemic came and practically every events were canceled … Now, and if the COVID leaves us, we are very excited to be with you again:
Interview published today… It´s a joy that there are programmers who continue betting on music in these uncertain times… This week we are playing in Valencia, happy…
Last Friday we should have played in Lekeitio, Saturday in Zalla, yesterday Sunday we would have been in Tordera (Catalunya) and today Monday in the Retreta of Gasteiz… Many concerts canceled and we don't know when will we see each other on stage again… From here we transmit all our strength and encouragement to all the musicians, dancers, technicians, managers, record labels and promoters who work with us regularly. Gora trikitixa and aupa Rufino!
Our last work selected as one of the 10 best music records in the world internationally according to the "World Music Charts Europe" list for April, we came in at number 10 among works published in countries on all continents: https://www.wmce.de/
"Sardos-K", a song by Korrontzi in which you can listen to Susana Seivane's Galician bagpipe with our trikitixa. Both together, we accompany our friends from BIORACER in a project in which we had the privilege of participating contributing our music… nice people, good atmosphere and fabulous bike rides throughout the Basque geography. Aupa Marino! LINK: https://labur.eus/WgFJW
"Koplariak Koplari". Xabier Amuriza and Agus Barandiaran (Korrontzi) offer a musical talk. The characteristics, complements and pleasures that make up the aesthetics of the "coplas" are made known through a selection of these.
"Diatonic Bilbon", a song of Korrontzi where you can listen to Michael McGoldrick's bagpipe and flute accompanying the trikitixa, a spectacular sound journey seasoned with images of Gorbeia Natural Park. Thanks to Álvaro Vargas. Enjoy! LINK: https://labur.eus/kxKr3
The interview reported about me by Ttap magazine was powerful, in it we review all my career… Thank you Jon Gomez! You can already watch it, listen it, or read it… You can also do Ttap! https://ttap.eus
The cider season is inaugurated. The great Miguel Induráin was in charge of tasting the first cider, and around him, a lot of popular faces were present: Julian Iantzi, Mikel Erentxun, Inaxio Perurena, Irujo… TXOTX !!!
Powerful weekend we just spent and very satisfied with all the public that has approached Thursday’s conference in Donostia and Friday and Saturday concerts at the Lugaritz de Donosti Theater and the Igorre Theater, hanging even the poster from “Tickets sold out”… Thank you! Here a small summary in photos…
IT HAS BEEN A PLEASURE TO TAKE PART IN THIS CAMPAIGN IN FAVOR OF THE BASQUE LANGUAGE, ALSO WITH TWO CRACKS LIKE GAIZKA GARITANO AND REYES PRADO: https://youtu.be/ye8yVVVcwiM
The pictures show it all … Thanks to everyone who approached to the theater and also, of course, to everyone who made this concert possible. Aupa Rufino!
You´ll listen to our Trikitixa accompanied by the TUBA band from Azpeitia … It will be a spectacular concert with a lot of guests at the SOREASU THEATER … Come! Tickets on sale: https://labur.eus/ClKqJ
And this Saturday we will offer a very special concert inside the caves of Zugarramurdi, a privileged environment in which we will perform with many guests … It will be a pleasure to play in such a magical place. Tickets on sale: https://labur.eus/2syWD
Here some photos of yesterday of the concert given in the square of Artea, between the group and the audience who approached to the concert we formed a spectacular atmosphere.
It was a pleasure to organize yesterday, together with the City Council, the XXI edition of the Maruri-Jatabe town´s Traditional Dance Contest, CONGRATULATIONS to all couples! After 20 years we have recovered an old tradition crowding the square with numerous audience. THANK YOU!
At 10:00 pm, don't miss "Korrontzi Dantzan"! This week in Sopela … a new program that we have prepared with all the love and enthusiasm for you … Aupa Rufino!