Bidaia

**Bidaia** is a Basque folk-rock band known for blending traditional Basque melodies with contemporary rock and global influences. Formed in the late 1990s, the group hails from the Basque Country and sings primarily in Euskara (the Basque language), celebrating their cultural roots while exploring themes of identity, heritage, and social consciousness. Their recent tracks like *Hitza* (meaning "Word") and *Agur Shiva* (a fusion of Basque farewell "Agur" and the Hindu deity "Shiva") showcase their eclectic style, weaving rich vocal harmonies, accordion, and txalaparta (a traditional Basque percussion instrument) with electric guitars and modern rhythms. With releases like *Duo*, they emphasize collaboration and stripped-down arrangements, highlighting their versatility. Bidaia’s music resonates as both a love letter to Basque tradition and a nod to global interconnectedness.