Kuraia is a Basque rock band formed in 1987 in the town of Andoain, Gipuzkoa. The band's name means "darkness" in Basque, and their music is characterized by its dark and introspective lyrics, as well as its powerful and energetic sound. Kuraia has released 11 studio albums, 3 live albums, and 2 compilation albums, and has toured extensively throughout the Basque Country, Spain, and Europe. The band is considered one of the most important and influential Basque rock bands of all time.