Silvio Rodríguez sings in Basque with Jon Maia in «Kantu berri bat gara»

November 10, 2023

Music has the power to transcend linguistic and cultural barriers, and an example of this is the recent release of Kantu berri bat gara (We Are a New Song, Elkar 2023), the latest work by Basque musician Jon Maia and in which Silvio Rodríguez sings in Basque.

Kantu berri bat gara (We Are a New Song, Elkar 2023) is the continuation of Jon Maia's previous album Kantu bat gara (We Are a Song, Elkar 2021). This new work promises to offer a unique experience, as it includes the collaboration of one of the greatest exponents of singer-songwriter music, Silvio Rodríguez, who sings in Basque.

Silvio Rodríguez, the iconic Cuban singer-songwriter, is known worldwide for his influence on Spanish-language music and his ability to convey deep emotions through his songs. In addition to his vast musical career, he has performed numerous times in various parts of the world, including presentations in Euskal Herria.

The inclusion of Silvio Rodríguez in Kantu berri bat gara is exciting news for followers of both artists and a demonstration of the power of music to unite different cultures and languages.

Silvio Rodríguez accepted Jon Maia's invitation to collaborate on a song called Nostalgia, which has been composed by Gorka Hermosa. This song will be performed in Basque, which represents an exciting challenge and a show of respect for Basque culture.

The album Kantu berri bat gara also features the participation of other notable collaborators, including Itziar Ituño, Olaia Inziarte, Luis Pastor, Mikel Kazalis, Maddalen Arzallus, Ibrahima Balde ("Miñan"), Ulu Media, Elizondoko Abesbatza Ttikia and a chorus of thousands of followers, making this project a celebration of music and cultural diversity.

The official presentation of the album Kantu berri bat gara took place on November 8 at the Bilboko Kafe Antzokia. Jon Maia has demonstrated throughout his career his commitment to the culture, history, and identity of the Basque Country, and this album is another testament to his passion for sharing emotions through music.