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Basque artist Igor Arzuaga dies at 50
Igor Arzuaga, a Basque artist from Areta, has died at 50.
He was known for work in music, painting, poetry and theatre, and was a prominent figure in the cultural life of Llodio and the surrounding area.
His music career included the bands Exkixu, Eitina and Une Latzak, as well as solo releases and collaborations with other Basque musicians.
With Une Latzak, he shared a stage with the US band Green Day.
He also published poetry and illustrations and worked in theatre and community radio.
Much of his music was in Basque, and support for the language was an important part of his identity.
His varied body of work leaves a lasting mark on local culture, and his piano music was used as a tribute at the opening of a Llodio park earlier this month.
Basque artist Igor Arzuaga Gumuzio has died at the age of 50.
He was born in 1976 and was from Areta, with strong ties to Llodio.
His work spanned music, painting, poetry and theatre.
He played with groups including Exkixu and Une Latzak and also had a solo career.
His music and creative work made a significant mark on the cultural life of the area.
- Who
- Igor Arzuaga Gumuzio, a Basque musician and multidisciplinary artist.
- What
- He died at the age of 50.
- When
- Tuesday, 20 October 2026, according to El Correo and El Diario Vasco.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Not stated.
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Arzuaga’s piano pieces were chosen as a tribute for the inauguration of a park in Llodio.
El Diario Vasco reported that Arzuaga had died.
El Correo and Radio Llodio published reports of his death.
- Age
- 50
- Birth year
- 1976
- Birthplace
- Areta
- Fields
- Music, painting, poetry and theatre
- Groups
- Exkixu and Une Latzak