"Gu Gira"

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'Gu Gira' compilation sells more than 20,000 copies

The album offers an overview of the Basque folk music evolution since the first singer-songwriters appeared in the 60's until the year 1983. Mikel Laboa, Benito Lertxundi, Xabier Lete, Lurdes Iriondo, Antton Valverde, Estitxu, Itoiz, Errobi, Ruper Ordorika, Niko Etxart and Oskorri are among the artists featured in 'Gu Gira'

The album offers an overview of the Basque folk music evolution since first singer-songwriters appeared in the 60's until the year 1983. Those participating are Mikel Laboa, Benito Lertxundi, Xabier Lete, Lurdes Iriondo, Antton Valverde, Estitxu, Imanol Larzabal, Txomin Artola, Gorka Knörr, Gontzal Mendibil eta Xeberri, Urko, Itoiz, Errobi, Ruper Ordorika, Niko Etxart, Pantxoa eta Peio, Oskorri or Iñaki Eizmendi.

'Gu gira' , -released by Basque music label Elkar- features 15 tracks that have never been previously released in CD format - at least, in a legal way. The most emblematic songs by Estitxu, Iñaki Eizmendi, Gorka Knörr and Niko Etxart have been recovered from the Columbia and Kardantxa-Movieplay (nowadays Sony/BMG and DRO/Warner) catalogs.

Several artists participating in the album will be taking part in a concert that will be celebrated at Donostia-San Sebastian's Kursaal on April 5th.

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