Beñat Achiary

Beñat Achiary is a boundary-pushing Basque vocalist and experimental artist whose work bridges traditional Basque folk traditions with avant-garde improvisation. Hailing from the Basque Country, Achiary is celebrated for his raw, visceral vocal techniques that channel the spirit of ancestral polyphonic singing while venturing into free-jazz, spoken-word poetry, and abstract soundscapes. His recent releases, like the *Bas(h)oan* series and *Polyphonies Basques*, showcase his deep connection to Euskal Herria’s cultural roots, often blending field recordings, ritualistic chants, and collaborations with musicians who share his love for improvisation. Projects like *Arbrasson* and *Acércate Más* highlight his collaborative spirit, weaving his voice into dialogues with instruments like the accordion or txalaparta (Basque wooden percussion). Achiary’s music feels both ancient and daringly modern—a wild, earthy celebration of language, landscape, and the human voice’s untamed potential.