Erramun Martikorena is a Basque folk singer born on February 1, 1943, in Baigorri, Baja Navarra, France. Raised in an agricultural family, Martikorena initially pursued farming and pastoral work before dedicating himself to music. His debut album, Baigorriko Artzain Laboraria (1978), released under the Elkar label, featured several popular songs performed a cappella. In 1981, he released his second album, Otsobi, which included the notable song “Oriko Xoria”. His career saw significant milestones with the albums Olerkarien Oihartzun (1993), Elorrietan Loreak (2000), and Gure Lurretik (2011). His performance of “Xalbadorren Heriotzean”, arranged by Xabier Lete, gained him widespread recognition. He announced his retirement from public performances in 2004, but returned for special appearances, including performing with the band Zetak in January 2025.
