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Euskal Herria Sona (EHS), is the annual showcase of Basque music in Barcelona that celebrates its 20th edition this year.  Organized by the local Euskal Etxea it will begin on Thursday the 26 with a concert by Korrontzi at the Artesà Tradicionàrius Center (CAT) in Gracia and will run through December 1st when the veteran rock group Zea Mays will perform at the Sidecar.  Between these dates, a dozen performances of all styles will take place at various venues in Barcelona. 

Barcelona, Catalonia.  One of the main attractions of the 20th annniversary of this event will include several concerts where Basque and Catalan artists share the stage.  These will take place every Thursday in November with Amorante + Lui Rois performing on November 2nd at the Pati Llimona, Eneritz Furyak + Joan Colomo on November 9th at the Euskal Etxea, Joseba Irazoki + Hans Laguna on the 16th at the clubhouse, and Mice + Namina on the 23rd also at the Euskal Etxea.  These artists are not very well known by many fans, but these concerts will be out of the ordinary because of the collaborations.

Along with these, the Catalan audience will also be able to enjoy groups like Esne Beltza, this Saturday at the Sala Salamandra, Niña Coyote and Chico Tornado on the 11th at Razzmatazz 3, Ainara LeGardon + Seward on Friday the 24th at the Be Good, or Doctor Deseo on Saturday the 25th at the Boveda Hall, as well as the closing concert by Zea Mays on December 1st.

EH SONA 2017 from Euskal Etxea Barcelona on Vimeo.

On November 25th there will be a surprise concert that might surprise more than one.

After 20 years of EH Sona, this year required a special celebration.  The birthday party will be on Saturday, November 18 at the Ateneo la Armonía in San Andres.  Throughout the day, and into the evening, there will be activities and proposals for all ages, all in an atmosphere of complicity Catalonia-Euskal Herria.

The organization is also trying to bring music to the audience in various formats, at what is now known as Alter EHSona.  This year, there will be a tour with journalist Nanco Cruz around the stages, enjoying pintxos inspired by the groups participating in the festival by restaurants in the Sagardi Group.  There will also be exhibits opened at the Pati Llimona Civic Center about the events held over the years, with photos by Xavier Mercade, Jordi Borras and posters designed by Igotz Ziarreta.

The latest sponsorship campaign is also open on the Todo Suma platform.  Organizers are requesting financial contributions to help with Euskal Herria Sona.  Contributions between 10-500 Euros can be made, with gifts being made available to contributors including packs of artisan beers, cooking, txalaparta and dance workshops, culinary passports to the Sagardi or even a private concert by Eneritz Furyak in your dining room.

 (Adapted from Espacio Crítico, Joan Vila y Triadú)