Ibon Salaberria

Born in Lezo, the Guipúzcoa-based guitarist and composer Ibon Salaberria began his studies at the Tomás Garbizu Municipal Conservatory before going on to study composition techniques at the Pasaia Musika School of Music. A key figure in the music scene of his hometown, he made his first recording at the age of twenty, contributing two compositions to the Lezorrotik collection. He was also one of the founders of the legendary rock band Desoreka. This project fused rock and funk and was heavily influenced by bands such as Faith No More and Living Colour. After reaching the finals of the 6th Euskadi Gaztea demo contest, the band recorded their only two albums to date: Desoreka (2005, Gaztelupeko Hotsak) and Funambulista (2008). Following a lengthy absence, Ibon Salaberria is presenting his debut solo album, Siamesa.

Two key figures are essential to the success of Siamesa: Josu Elberdin Badiola and Maider Zapiain. Josu Elberdin Badiola is a pianist, singer and composer from Gipuzkoa who holds degrees in piano and voice. He is a professor at the Pasaia Municipal School of Music and an organist at the Church of Our Lady of Carmen in Trintxerpe (Pasaia). His work as a composer has earned him numerous awards and led to his pieces being published by the most prestigious publishers. As well as contributing as a pianist to the album, his work on the backing vocals throughout the entire project is particularly noteworthy. Maider Zapiain, a cellist, graduated from the San Sebastián Conservatory and teaches at Musikene and the Francisco Escudero Professional Conservatory of Music. She balances this role with a successful career as a performer. She has played with the Basque National Symphony Orchestra and participated in musicals and theatre productions, collaborating with artists such as Iñaki Salvador, Peio Ramírez, Maddi Oihenart and Eñaut Elorrieta.