9 Basque artists nominated for MIN Awards

The list of nominees for the MIN Awards has been made public. Five Basque artists are in the running for the award for Best Album in Basque, but there are also Basques in four other categories.

The MIN Awards ceremony will be held on 29 April in Madrid. These awards recognise the creativity, diversity and artistic quality of independent productions made in Spain.

Éstos son los nominados:

Best Album in Basque

• Ezpalak, ‘Gatza’
• Gorka Urbizu, ‘Hasiera Bat’
• Janus Lester, ‘LORE’
• Olatz Salvador, ‘Zainak Eman’
• TOC, ‘Jaioak Hiltea Zor’

Album of the Year (ONErpm prize)

• Alcalá Norte, ‘Alcalá Norte’
• Baiuca, ‘Barullo’
• Biznaga, ‘¡AHORA!’
• Gorka Urbizu, ‘Hasiera Bat’
• Hinds, ‘VIVA Hinds’

Best Classical Album

• Concerto 1700, ‘Back to Follia!’
• Dúo del Valle, ‘MOZART’ POLILENC Two Piano Concertos’
• Judith Jáuregui with the Symphony Orchestra of Castilla y León, ‘Homeland’
• LA RITIRATA, ‘FANDANGO: BOCCHERINI STRING QUINTETS’
• La Spagna, with Jone Martinez, Rafael Ruibérriz de Torres and Jordan Fumadó, ‘Abel: Between Two Worlds’

Best Urban Recording

• Ben Yart, ‘Guerra Mundial’
• Chill Mafia, ‘Agur eta Ohore x Allá Va La Despedida’
• Huda, ‘Jamila’
• Lia Kali, ‘Qué te debo’
• Metrika & D.Basto, ‘Madre Fundadora’

Best Musical Production (SAE award)

• Bala (Santi García), ‘Besta’
• DELAPORTE (delaporte), ‘LOS LOBOS’
• Depedro (Gustavo Guerrero), ‘Un lugar perfecto’
• Gorka Urbizu (Jordi Matas), ‘Hasiera Bat’
• León Benavente (Martí Perarmau – León Benavente), ‘Nueva Sinfonía Sobre El Caos’

MIN Awards

The MIN Awards were created in 2009 by the national non-profit association of independent music companies in Spain, Unión Fonográfica Independiente, to recognize artistic creation, celebrate cultural diversity, honour new talent, and acknowledge the artistic excellence of independent music produced in Spain. Every year, they promote music published by independent labels as well as self-published works at both national and international levels.

This year´s edition will be held in Madrid on 29 April with the aim of celebrating the diversity, talent and innovation of independent music in Spain. Paula Vazquez will be hosting the gala, bringing together artists, labels, and industry professionals.