Crystal Fighters aren't Spanish, but you could be forgiven for assuming they were. The title of their debut album, Star of Love, is an acronym for sol, Spanish for sun. The music within is based on a ...

The lineup: Laure (vocals), Sebastian (lead vocals), Mimi (vocals), Graham (programming, txalaparta), Gilbert (synths, txalaparta). The background: Have you ever wondered what would happen if you went ...

This summer, visitors to the 2016 Smithsonian Folklife Festival will explore the unique language and distinct heritage of the Basque people. “Basque: Innovation by Culture” will feature musicians, ...

The type of accordion you play may affect your chances of getting into heaven. When Basque musician Joseba Tapia was six years old and showed interest in playing traditional dance tunes on the ...

JULY, 1984, and as the sun shines on George Square in Glasgow the Alkartasuna Basque dance group entertains passersby as it helps to launch the city’s fifth international folk festival. More than 200 ...

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