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Benito Lertxundi in 1971
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Background information | |
Birth name | Benito Lertxundi |
Born |
Orio, Basque Country |
6 January 1942
Genres | Basque music, classical |
Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
Instruments | Vocals, guitar, twelve-string guitar |
Years active | 1967–present |
Associated acts | Antonio Breschi, Kepa Junkera |
Benito Lertxundi is a Basque singer-songwriter born in Orio, Gipuzkoa, Basque Country in 1942. He is an acclaimed and veteran figure in Basque music, who spearheaded with other key figures its revival in the 1960s and following years, showing a special commitment to Basque culture and matters in general.