El Consorcio

El Consorcio is a Spanish folk ensemble formed in 1993 in Bilbao. The group consisted of Amaya, Estíbaliz, and Iñaki Uranga, Sergio Blanco, and Carlos Zubiaga, who were former members of Mocedades. The band formed to perform mid-20th-century radio hits. Its debut studio recording, Lo que nunca muere, appeared in 1994, followed by Peticiones del oyente in 1995. These albums focused on post-war radio programs and led to tours in Spain and Mexico. The ensemble concluded a trilogy of radio-themed music with the 1996 album Programa doble. Subsequent studio recordings included Cuba (1998) and Las canciones de mi vida (2000). Blanco became inactive in 2012 and died in February 2015. The group performed a farewell tour in 2016 but resumed activity in 2017 with the recordings “Mientras espero” and “Adivina”. In 2024, the documentary Eres tú: de Mocedades a El Consorcio appeared.