Negu Gorriak which means red winter a great band likened to the Clash for its ferociously energetic music and radical political stance would merit attention strictly for the quality of music on the half-dozen CDs the Basque group released between 199…

Basque alternative threesome Kortatu was formed in 1983 by brothers Fermn and Iigo Muguruza who were joined by drummer Treku Armendariz Known for its charismatic performances and radical lyrics Kortatus self-titled debut album was released in 1985 fo…

Punk-revival band from Spain La Polla Records started getting involved in the local scene in the early 80s The groups debut EP was called Y Ahora Qu and was released in 1983 Singer Evaristo bassist Abel drummer Fernando and guitarist Txarly focused o…

The musical traditions of the Basque region of Spain have been preserved by Biarritz-based Oldarra Singing songs from the regions seven provinces in their original dialect the all-amateur 40-man choral group blends a rich mixture of liturgical chants…

Spanish heavy metal band Barricada was formed in the early 80s by singerbassist Enrique Villarreal who was joined by ex-Nmesis guitarist Javier Hernndez drummer Mikel Astrain and ex-Kafarman singerguitarist Sergio Oses making their live debut in 1982…