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Spanish singer, instrumentalist and music producer born on April 20, 1963 in Irun (Guipúzcoa, Basque Country) and brother of the musicians [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/I%C3%B1igo+Muguruza]Iñigo Muguruza[/url] and [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/Jabier+Muguruza]Jabier Muguruza[/url]. Has been defined as "one of the most influential and charismatic figures of the Basque musical scene". His likes are punk, reggae and dub and his lyrics are full of anti-imperialism, anti-capitalism and the self determination of oppressed peoples all over the world, but especially the Basque Country.
He began his musical career by founding, along with his brother Iñigo and [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/Treku+Armendariz]Treku Armendáriz[/url], the band [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/Kortatu]Kortatu[/url] in 1984.
When Kortatu was dissolved, he formed with Iñigo and [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/Kaki+Arkarazo]Kaki Arkarazo[/url], the rock group [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/Negu+Gorriak]Negu Gorriak[/url].
After the dissolution of Negu Gorriak began his solo career, playing in a fusion style with elements of Latin rhythms, rock, hip hop, funk, soul and drum and bass pivoting around reggae.
He has collaborated with many international artists such as [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/Manu+Chao]Manu Chao[/url], [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/Banda+Bassotti]Banda Bassotti[/url], [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/Amparanoia]Amparanoia[/url], Zebda, Todos Tus Muertos, Angelo Moore, Desorden Público, etc.
He is also one of the founding members of label Esan Ozenki (that would become Metak) and Talka
He began his musical career by founding, along with his brother Iñigo and [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/Treku+Armendariz]Treku Armendáriz[/url], the band [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/Kortatu]Kortatu[/url] in 1984.
When Kortatu was dissolved, he formed with Iñigo and [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/Kaki+Arkarazo]Kaki Arkarazo[/url], the rock group [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/Negu+Gorriak]Negu Gorriak[/url].
After the dissolution of Negu Gorriak began his solo career, playing in a fusion style with elements of Latin rhythms, rock, hip hop, funk, soul and drum and bass pivoting around reggae.
He has collaborated with many international artists such as [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/Manu+Chao]Manu Chao[/url], [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/Banda+Bassotti]Banda Bassotti[/url], [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/Amparanoia]Amparanoia[/url], Zebda, Todos Tus Muertos, Angelo Moore, Desorden Público, etc.
He is also one of the founding members of label Esan Ozenki (that would become Metak) and Talka
Roles Group, Backing Vocals, Vocals, Accordion, Drum Programming, Guitar, Piano, Lyricist, Writer, Film Director, Producer
Jamaican Genres Played Dub, Ragga, Ragga HipHop, Reggae, Reggae-Pop, Roots Reggae, Ska, Ska-Punk
Other Genres Played Acoustic, African, Alternative Rock, Basque Music, Blues, Brass & Military, Brass Band, Breakbeat, Breaks, Children's, Cumbia, Disco, Dixieland, Downtempo, Drum n Bass, Dub Techno, Dubstep, Educational, Electronic, Flamenco, Folk, Folk, World, & Country, Free Jazz, Funk, Funk / Soul, Gospel, Hardcore, Hip Hop, Industrial, Jazz, Jungle, Latin, Leftfield, Neo Soul, Non-Music, Pachanga, Post Rock, Post-Hardcore, Psychedelic Rock, Punk, Raï, Rhythm & Blues, Rock, Salsa, Soul, Soundtrack, Spoken Word, Stage & Screen, Surf, Tango, Thrash, Trap, Trip Hop, Vocal
Jamaican Genres Played Dub, Ragga, Ragga HipHop, Reggae, Reggae-Pop, Roots Reggae, Ska, Ska-Punk
Other Genres Played Acoustic, African, Alternative Rock, Basque Music, Blues, Brass & Military, Brass Band, Breakbeat, Breaks, Children's, Cumbia, Disco, Dixieland, Downtempo, Drum n Bass, Dub Techno, Dubstep, Educational, Electronic, Flamenco, Folk, Folk, World, & Country, Free Jazz, Funk, Funk / Soul, Gospel, Hardcore, Hip Hop, Industrial, Jazz, Jungle, Latin, Leftfield, Neo Soul, Non-Music, Pachanga, Post Rock, Post-Hardcore, Psychedelic Rock, Punk, Raï, Rhythm & Blues, Rock, Salsa, Soul, Soundtrack, Spoken Word, Stage & Screen, Surf, Tango, Thrash, Trap, Trip Hop, Vocal
