Stories about basque culture and society

Get inspired with articles and stories about our culture and society.

View by topic

Art

From the Comb of the Wind to the Forest of Oma. A journey through public sculpture in the Basque Country

In recent decades the artistic heritage of the Basque Country has been enriched by numerous open-air interventions by local artists in both urban areas and natural environments. We have selected five of the most important examples.

Music

Basa Ahaideak, wild melodies

Rich in mystery, the Basque people have been connected to music and song since time immemorial. In the Basque Country, there exists an ancient and lesser-known practice called basa ahaide, which can be roughly translated as «wild melodies». This unique tradition is practiced only by a select few initiates.

Go to directory

From the Comb of the Wind to the Forest of Oma. A journey through public sculpture in the Basque Country

Basa Ahaideak, wild melodies