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Zartako-K
Zartako-K formed in 1977 with Joseba Tapia on vocals and guitar, Kepa Junkera on accordion, Iñaki Garmendia on bass, and Angel Unzu on drums. They worked...
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Zartako-K formed in 1977 with Joseba Tapia on vocals and guitar, Kepa Junkera on accordion, Iñaki Garmendia on bass, and Angel Unzu on drums. They worked within Basque musical traditions while incorporating folk and rock elements, which drew some criticism in the 1980s for straying too far from purist forms. Tapia often wrote lyrics about rural life and cultural identity.
Their 1983 album 'Baserriko Laguna' gave them their most recognizable song, a piece about country life that became widely sung in the Basque Country. Other tracks like 'Musika Baino Gehiago da' and 'Izan Izan Zinena' appeared on earlier records. The band publicly objected when the separatist group ETA used 'Baserriko Laguna' as an anthem, saying the song was meant as a universal message.
They released albums through 1986, including 'Zartako-K' in 1978, 'Haurraren Txaloa' in 1980, and 'Eguzki Dantza' in 1982. Their sound blended accordion lines with guitar and rhythm section, creating a mix that felt both familiar and new to Basque listeners at the time.
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