Speakers of the language first came during California’s gold rush, then moved from mining to sheep herding. By 1900 chain ...

BOISE, Idaho — This story originally appeared in the Boise Weekly. For the first time in over a decade, thousands of people from around the world will gather in Boise’s Basque Block to celebrate ...

In “Karmele,” one of the Basque films at this year’s festival, the Basque language itself comes under threat. For centuries, rulers sought to stamp out cultural difference, Franco banning Basque from ...

The voice rang clear even as the din of Jaialdi and its hundreds, perhaps thousands, of attendees surrounded it. The older gentleman who called out waved his drink in the air, a smile splitting his ...

From 35mm gambles to Basque-language epics, producers harness local financing and co-productions as San Sebastián showcases a booming industry A 100% Basque production, “Maspalomas” dramatizes a ...

Ansotegui’s chorizo is the smoky emblem of his lifelong mission to preserve the culinary traditions of the Basque Country in ...

Jaialdi returns to Boise July 29–Aug. 3 after a 10-year hiatus since 2015. Festival highlights include Basque sports, folk dance, cuisine and street music. Event celebrates Idaho’s Basque heritage and ...

Every spring, as Easter approaches, kitchens across Nevada fill with the aroma of roasting lamb, garlic, herbs, olive oil, and slow heat bringing out the deep flavor of a tradition that stretches back ...

For the first time in over a decade, thousands of people from around the world will gather in Boise’s Basque Block to celebrate Jaialdi. The six-day festival honoring Basque culture through food, ...

From exile epics to pop-rock portraits, Basque filmmakers showcase resilience and range with 13 World Premieres - led by Asier Altuna’s ‘Karmele,’ José Mari Goenaga and Aitor Arregi’s ‘Maspalomas' and ...