Artist Info: Izukaitz

This fiery 6-piece Basque outfit from the mid-70's released a couple of folk-prog albums similar in style to STEELEYE SPAN, PENTANGLE and FAIRPORT CONVENTION. They integrate many progressive elements to their sound (especially on their second album) but their material is predominantly folk, with male and female vocalists alternately singing solo or in chorus. As compared to many Spanish folk bands, however, IZUKAITZ make comparatively minor use of percussion. [read more...]