London Basque Society - Euskal Elkartea

Recreational - Jaia: Fermin Muguruza @ "The Garage" - March 6th 2004

Extract from the Society's archives on this event:

"...And, as promised, “The Basque Musik Machine” took off on February 17th 2004 at “the Garage”, Highbury Corner, London.
Once again we had the privilege of having Fermin Muguruza to start it off. This time he introduced us his new project along with his new band, Kontrabanda, the komunikazioa tour. From weeks before the concert, the expectation started to build up, resulting in a full-house on the night of the concert. Fermin, in top form, supported by a group of excellent musicians, kept the audience in near hysteria, browsing through his new songs as well as many of his classics for almost three hours. We had the chance to see loads of young Basque people who wanted to come and join Fermin and Kontrabanda, and also were able to see people and friends from many other countries…Kurdish, Latin American, many British, French and Spanish and so on…and even, again, the odd Japanese student, with the mega-tiny video-photo camera…How do they do it?...Beats me… Total success. A true multicultural festival, both in context and musically, due to Fermin’s versatility when it comes to gathering his musical influences. A memorable evening indeed. Not surprising, since Fermin is a true ambassador for Basque Music in the world, and has followers in every little corner of it. Come back, anytime, mate… Eskerrik asko, Fermin eta lagunak, eta sorte on…"