EuskÉirea: The Basque Irish Connection - Niamh Ní Charra, Ibon Koteron & Gavin Ralston

Showcasing Niamh and Ibon’s talent and skill on their respective instruments, with tasteful backing from Gavin, it combines Irish and Basque melodies and songs, exploring the common themes in both traditions as well as their individual characteristics.

In 2009, Irish musician Niamh Ní Charra invited Basque musician Ibon Koteron to collaborate on a project entitled “The Basque Irish Connection” which, with funding from the Music Network Touring Scheme, performed in venues all over Ireland, and subsequently in the Basque country. Following the huge success of the project in both countries, it was decided to record the material, again with financial aid from Music Network.