The MIN Awards for Independent Music have again – for the third time – awarded the San Sebastian duo Niña Coyote eta Chico Tornado with the award for “Best Album in Basque”, sponsored by Etxepare Euskal Institutua. The award ceremony took place this Wednesday in the Auditorium of Palma de Mallorca, where the other four Basque finalists in this category were also present: Merina Gris, Olaia Inziarte, Vulk and Zea Mays.
The jury awarded the band formed by Usua de la Fuente and Koldo Soret with an acknowledgment for their work Niña Coyote eta Chico Tornado Vs Don Cóndor eta Ñora Alacrán (2022). In this latest effort, the stoner-rock duo explore cumbia and the combination of Mexican-influenced melodies with electronics, which has led them to work with various instruments such as the accordion, cowbell, güiro and water stick.
Biscay singer Paula Mateus was in charge of announcing the award to loud applause. “Eskerrik, asko! He caught us again without preparing anything,” the drummer admitted as she took the stage. “We would like to dedicate the award to the rest of the nominees and to the entire Euskal Herria scene, of which we are very proud.” Thank you also to everyone who has supported us over the ten years that we have been on the road and we hope so that they will continue to do so for at least another ten years.”
Artists also registered in this category who reached the semi-finals after the public vote included Arima Soul, Bulego, Eñaut Elorrieta, Esti Markez, En Tol Sarmiento, Ezpalak, Goxua’n Salsa, Ilargi, Ines Osinaga and Mikel Urdangarin . Among them, the jury selected Merina Gris, Olaia Inziarte, Vulk, Zea Mays and Niña Coyote eta Chico Tornado as finalists.
The Rampage of the Ponds
A ceremony recognizing the work of Cantabrian band Los Estanques and singer Anni B Sweet with “Comfortable Bubble and Unexpected Elephant” (Imbophonic Records 2022) with full honors and winning five awards for “Best Record of the Year”. , “Best Artist”, “Best Song of the Year”, “Best Pop Album” and “Best Musical Production”.
The Mario Pacheco Honor Award goes to singer Christina Rosenvinge for her distinctive musical career without ties and in constant reinvention. This edition of the MIN Awards saw the most nominations for female bands and singers. Some of the winners like Shego, Tanxugueiras and Las Migas have dedicated their awards to all the women who make and have made music.
