Hondarribia's Gernikako Arbola square will host on Saturday a musical showcase celebrating young flamenco and traditional songwriting within the Bidasoa Folk festival. Performances are scheduled to begin from 8:30 PM.
The evening will open with a performance by Baiona-based singer-songwriter Julie Rouault. Raised in Uztaritze within a Franco-Basque musical family, she composes and sings in both languages, honoring her roots. Her songs sincerely share her experiences and emotions, and following her debut album 'Eklore', she has performed on various stages, crafting memorable melodies.
Following Rouault, at 9:30 PM, María Terremoto, a leading figure in contemporary flamenco renewal, will take the stage with her band. The Jerez-born artist, heir to a renowned flamenco lineage as the daughter of Fernando Terremoto and granddaughter of 'Terremoto de Jerez', will present an intimate acoustic set aimed at revitalizing and transforming flamenco.
The festival commenced on Friday in Hendaia with street entertainment by 'Kopsei Star Orchestra', followed by a performance from the duo 'Séamus & Caoimhe' at the Gaztelu Zahar fronton. In case of rain, performances will be moved indoors to Itsas Etxea (Hondarribia), Les Halles (Hendaia), and the Amaia Cultural Center (Irun).
On Sunday, the Galician duo Caamaño & Ameixeiras will open the day at the plazoleta del Juncal in Irun, and Basque trikitilari Xabi Aburruzaga will conclude the festival, blending Basque tradition with global folk influences.
Additionally, the festival features an exhibition at the Bidasoa Interpretation Center, showcasing the complete collection of festival posters since its inception in 2001, open until Sunday.
