basque music and dancing

Dancing is a key part of Basque identity. Key words: Participation, integration, social interaction

and conviviality.

There are carnivals, processions and parades as well as contemporary creations. Highly technical and

popular, spontaneous and cultural, Basque dancing reflects the complex nature of Basque society

Music plays a central role in Basque culture. Music ranges from folk, which is symbolized by

folk instruments such as the alboka and txalaparta, to more modern forms of expression,

especially punk and metal.

Some traditional instruments

Txalaparta- sounds like the trot of the horse

The alboka is a double hornpipe or clarinet native to the Basque Country

Txistu, a kind of flute

Trikitixa, a two-row Basque diatonic button accordion

Singing tradition

The Basque people are especially given to singing. There are ballads dating from the 15th century that have been passed from

parents to children by word of mouth.

Some modern musicians

Fermin Muguruza,one of the most influential modern Basque musicians.

Negu Gorriak (harsh winters)

Su Ta Gar (fire and embers)

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