Womex 2026: Bi Fado

BI-FADO has been selected for the official showcase programme of WOMEX 2026, the international world music expo. The project will perform on 24 October at 11:00 p.m. on the Atlantic Connections Stage, at Sala Jerónimo Saavedra in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

Bringing together Basque trikitixa player Agus Barandiaran and Portuguese guitarist Custódio Castelo, BI-FADO explores the connections between Basque and Portuguese musical traditions. Through a dialogue between the trikitixa and Portuguese guitar, the project combines the lively rhythms of Basque fandangos and biribilketas with the expressive depth of fado.

WOMEX

WOMEX is one of the leading international gatherings for world music professionals. Basque music has featured in previous editions through the BASQUE.MUSIC. platform, including a performance by Maite Larburu in Tampere, Finland, in 2025

BASQUE.MUSIC.

BASQUE.MUSIC. is the platform for the international promotion of Basque music and the global development of its music industry. It connects Basque artists, companies and music professionals with international markets, festivals and industry networks, strengthening visibility and creating new opportunities for collaboration and professional growth.