Txantxangorriak

Txantxangorriak, affectionately known as Txan Txan, is a Basque music group in Boise, Idaho. Founded in Spring of 2001 with only 8 trikis and 6 panderos it has grown over the years and taught over 100 members with 4 of the original trikis still as active members and 2 of the original panderos now as active triki members. The group was founded by Ana Mendiola and Gina Urquidi who were inspired at the 2000 Jaialdi. They brought in Dan Ansotegui to teach triki and over the years have had a few different pandero teachers with the current instructor being Alaina Gavica.

Txantxan has taken many trips as a group over the years to Folk and Basque Festivals all over the Northwest to help promote our group and culture, make new friends and grow as a group.

The goal of this group from the start has been to teach and grow the love of Basque instruments and music from the youngest members at 8 years old to the oldest, whose ages shall not be mentioned, while promoting our Basque heritage along the way. This goal has guided our group as we brought in more instruments such as txalaparta and spoons as well as added singing and dancing to many of our performances over the years.