Archive for May, 2009
Posted on May 25th, 2009 by jguerricabeitia
The power of search never ceases to bring up little gems, often times outside the realm of ones initial search. After reading one of Blas Uberuaga’s posts about a Kortatu radio station, I was cruising through YouTube to find some examples of memorable songs I had experienced during one of my several trips to Euskadi. Ultimately, I typed in the search term “Basque” and YouTube provided me with the two links below which discuss how William Petersen, better known as Gil Grissom, was born in Chicago, but grew up in Boise, ID (my home town) and eventually studied abroad in Onati. The first post also told how his girlfriend gave birth to a baby girl in Mondragon that they named Maite Nerea (”my love”). A second post showed how William graced Euskal Telebista (EiTB) viewers with brief commentary in Basque and English followed by song in Euskera this past Christmas 2008.
Once I learned of the CSI-Euskadi connection I got back to the subject of my initial search for some Basque rock gems. Here is what I came up with:
Hertzainak-Aitormena-Classical Version-A classic from my 1992 trip
Hertzainak-Aitormena-Rock Version-New to me
Negu Gorriak-Radio Rahim-A classic; I probably 1st heard this in 1991
Gozategi-Nirekin-Off the “Red” album which was played on loop in the caravan my family rented in 1996. Also my Amuma Angeles Murelaga’s favorite. She would always sing the chorus, “Emoixtaxux muxutxuek, maitie…” Maite zaitut Amuma! I am sure you are singing this in heaven 
King Africa-La bomba-Not Basque, not the original, but we sure danced to this a lot in the summer of 2000. Eskerrik asko Gernikako cuadrilla
Azul, Azul-La bomba-Bolivianos with the original?
Tom Jones-Sex Bomb-Another gem from summer 2000. Why is it that sometimes the crappiest songs are the funnest to dance to? Obviously not Basque…
Gloria Gaynor-I will survive-Summer 2000; I was there 2 months, need I say more? If they played it we danced to it! Oh, clubbin’!
Los del Rio-Macarena-I know…I can’t believe I went there, but…
Oh, I love the way music triggers memories whether you want it to or not. For that reason these tracks will always be great to me ~j
Posted in Uncategorized-Askotako
Posted on May 19th, 2009 by jguerricabeitia
Kaixo Lagunok,
Here is our new program for the Basques from the Diaspora. As we’ve done
in previous years, we are once again offering you the possibility to come
and enjoy the Basque Country in a trip full of emotions, especially
dedicated to the Euskal Etxeak.
Basque Eusk 2009
This summer you would like to come to the Basque Country. But you still
don’t know if you would come by yourself, how long you would stay and
where to start your journey?
Perhaps you’d like to learn more about your roots? But how could you find
the place where your ancestors used to live? Do you still have some family
living there?
Or maybe you’re just eager to discover more about the Basque gastronomy,
its folklore or its festivals?
Where are you going to sleep? And what about transportation?
Do you know the best spots where to relax and have fun? Where are the good
places to have lunch or dinner?
You don’t speak Basque well, nor Spanish or French? Would it be a problem?
Well, if you’ve asked yourself these questions before, you now have found
someone to answer them.
HERE IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR ROOTS WHILE HAVING A GOOD
TIME!!!
To find out more, have a look at our web page on http://www.basque-eusk.com/
And click on Basque Eusk 2009. If you want to sign up, you can do it
directly through our web page or print out
And fax the PDF application form to +34 94 465 60 03
June 15th is the deadline to sign up
So, hurry up!
For more information, please contact: Matt
Basque-eusk@bideak.info
Kaixo Lagunok,
Hemen duzue Diasporako Euskaldunentzat gure programa berria.
Urterolez Euskalerria ezagutzeko aukera paregabea eskaintzen dizuegu,
bereziki Euskal Etxeetako lagunentzako sortua
Basq Eusk 2009
Uda honetan euskalerria bisitatu nahi duzue?. Baina ez dakizue
bakarrik etorri ala ez? Zenbat denbora eta bidaia non hasi ez dakizue?
Arbaso euskaldunei buruz gehiago jakin nahi duzue. Baina, nola
aurkitu dezaket nire arbasoen etxea? Agian familia izango dut
oraindik Euskal Herrian?
Gastronomia ezagutzera etorri nahi duzue, folklorea, jaialdiak,
ardoa…
Non egingo duzue lo? eta, Nola bidaiatu Euskal Herritik?
Euskararik hitzegiten ez baduzu ezta frantsez edota espainolik .
Arazo bat izango da?
Aurretik galdera hauek egin badituzue, ORAIN ERANTZUNA DUTE
ORAIN AUKERA PAREGABEA DAUKAZUE ARBASOEI BURUZ IKASTEKO.
HARTU DENBORA!!!
Gehiago jakiteko , gure web orrian klik egin http://www.basque-eusk.com/
eta bertan Vasc Eusk klikatu, erregistratu nahi baduzue zuzenean webean
egin eta PDF aplikazio orria FAX + 34 94 465 60 03 bialdu
Ekainaren 15erarte erreserba dezakezue
Beraz, ANIMA ZAITEZ!!!
Informazio gehiagorako MATTekin harremanetan jarri
basq-eusk@bideak.info
Posted in News - Berriak, Uncategorized-Askotako
Posted on May 15th, 2009 by jguerricabeitia
 1:00-2:30pm |
Agour Creamery, Cheesemaker of the Basque Region (Basque Masters)
Presenters: Peio Etcheleku and Laura Dubouloz |
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Peio Etcheleku and his father Jean have been making cheese in the Basque region since 1981. They make a many wondrous AOC cheeses from cow, sheep and goat’s milk; and have won many international awards to prove it. They pass off many of their cheeses to the notable hands of Herve Mons and Laura Dubouloz (previous years’ presenter) is here again to talk about how the magic continues in the caves.
Please note: Seminar includes paired wine tasting. |
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Posted in Events-Gertakariak
Posted on May 13th, 2009 by jguerricabeitia
Robert Herschkowit, a Belgium native, recounts his harrowing tale of survival during the Nazi invasion of Western Europe in this article in todays Snohomish county HeraldNet. Along the way he tells of how his father escaped the Nazis and ultimately ended up at the door step of a farm house in Southern France. Fortunately, for him the family living there was Basque and welcomed him. Eventually they put him in touch with French resistance which helped to locate and free Robert and his mother and reunite him with his father.
Hear Herschkowitz tell his story-
Holocaust survivor Robert Herschkowitz speaks about his escape from the Nazis from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Everett Community College, 2000 N. Tower St., in Whitehorse Hall, Room 105. The event is free.
The original article can be found at-
http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20090512/NEWS01/705129880
Posted in Events-Gertakariak, News - Berriak
Posted on May 11th, 2009 by jguerricabeitia
Friday: Pot Luck Dinner, June 5th
Saturday: Breakfast & Dinner, June 6th
Sunday: Breakfast for helpers and back to the City
Cost: $25.00 per Member
$35.00 per Non Member
Children under 12: No Charge
There are a limited number of rooms available at the Ranch at a rate of $55.00 per night (minimum of 2 night stay).
Please call, if you require accommodation, as soon as possible as the rooms are on a first come basis.
RSVP by May 31st Elena: 604 5269232 – Tomás: 604 526 0408 or bcbasque@bcbasque.com
Posted in Events-Gertakariak
Posted on May 11th, 2009 by jguerricabeitia
From NABO:
Kaixo Communicators,
As you saw in this week’s Astero, the BG is going forward with Gaztemundu which might be the last one for a while because we still don’t know which way the new Basque Government leadership is going to go with the Diaspora.
This session is more opened ended with a possibility of older-younger folks to participate. How about you? We’re trying to sustain our communicator’s network; this might be a way to help us do this.
The aim is to create a team of collaborators on a global and regional level. Do you think you’d like to be a part of building something like that? The session is about learning web skills like running blogs, posting videos, etc. It is also about networking. It’s also about giving you an opportunity to take your club’s events to a new level both by sharing your events, and tapping into ideas that work well for others. It runs from July 12-24, and deadline for the application is May 25th. For more information click on http://nabasque.org/Pages/Projects/gaztemundu.htm
Write if you have any questions.
Gero arte,
John M. Ysursa
Sustatzailea/Facilitator
NORTH AMERICAN BASQUE ORGANIZATIONS, Inc.
Email: info@naBASQUE.org
Posted in News - Berriak
