Mikel Laboa
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Mikel Laboa (born 1934) is a singer and songwriter from Pasaia, Basque Country, Spain. Mikel Laboa, a doctor and psychiatrist, is also one of the most respected figures in contemporary Basque song, and together with Benito Lertxundi has heavily influenced the younger generation. His music could be defined as a happy combination of tradition, poetry and experimentalism. He was a founder of the legendary ‘Ez Dok Amairu’ cultural group. After more than 35 years devoted to music, he is still creatively active, and furthermore takes an interest in the creativity of the younger generation.
[edit] Discography
- Lau herri kanta, 1964
- Ursuako Kantak, 1966
- Bertold Brecht, 1969
- Haika Mutil, 1969
- Euskal Kanta Berria, 1972
- Bat-Hiru, 1974
- Lau-bost, 1980
- 6 (Sei), 1985
- Lekeitioak, 1988
- 12 (Hamabi), 1989
- 14 (Hamalau), 1994
- Mikel Laboa Zuzenean, 1997
- Zuzenean II - Gernika, 2000
- 60ak+2, 2003
- Xoriek - 17, 2005