Korrontzi

The folk music band Korrontzi (Basque Country, 2004) was formed by the trikitixa interpreter (Basque diatonic accordion) Agus Barandiaran. Its objective, when forming the band, was to give Basque popular music, as well as to the ancestral and traditional sounds of its land, a more modern and contemporary aspect, but always from the perspective of a music based on trikitixa and other traditional instruments such as txalaparta or alboka, never forgetting the absolute respect for all the tradition he had received from his first teacher, the trikitilari Rufino Arrola (1909 - 1996). To achieve this new sound, he surrounded himself with more modern musical styles and had the help and union of instruments such as mandolin, electric bass, double bass or percussion. During these years, Korrontzi has taken its culture, language, dance and music all over the world, playing at large festivals and visiting numerous countries, such as: Belgium, USA, Romania, Cape Verde, Ireland, Brazil, Malaysia, Scotland, Holland, Greece, Italy, Canada, Hungary, Portugal, England, Cyprus, Morocco, Germany, Croatia, Slovenia, Austria, Czech Republic ... and has been awarded prizes and mentions such as "World Music Charts" in the years 2014, 2015 and 2016, "Top100 Roots Music Report (2015)", "Womex Official Selection (2014)", in addition to "Best European Band, Eurofolk (2009)" and "Best Band on the Peninsula, Navelgas (2007)". In short, Korrontzi is a Basque music group that leaves no one indifferent, a showcase of an entire culture, which manages to transmit sounds and dances rooted in ancient times with the strength and energy of its live shows, as well as new folk trends. Korrontzi is a traditional Basque music and dance festival with a vanguard vision. Colors and landscapes of the Basque Country. Discography: 1) "Korrontzi" (CD. Nubenegra, 2006). 2) "Getxo" (CD + DVD. Baga-Biga, 2008). 3) "Infernuko hauspoa" (DVD + book. Baga-Biga, 2010). 4) "Tradition 2.1" (CD + DVD + book. Baga-Biga, 2013). 5) "Symphonic Bilbon" (CD + DVD + book. Baga-Biga, 2014). 6) "Korrontzi Dantzan" (CD + DVD + book. Baga-Biga, 2015). 7) "Korrontzi Benefic" (CD + Cards. Baga-Biga, 2016). 8) "Basque Selfie" (CD + book. Korrontzi Musika Ideiak, 2018). In addition to numerous collaborations with his trikitixa in different recordings of artists from around the world, and the participation and production of the film "Basque Selfie" (2018) selected for the San Sebastian International Film Festival in the 2018 edition, and that It tells the experiences and trajectory of the leader of the Agus Barandiaran group.