Aralar by Amaia has generated great impact on social networks. The song pays tribute to the Sierra de Aralar, between Navarra and Guipúzkoa and in the images the singer appears playing the whistle [flauta de tres agujeros propia del folclore de Euskadi]the drum or dancing traditional dances with regional costumes.
However, its sound was very reminiscent of Galician folklore and, specifically, the song I loveda song by the Coruña group Alibori published in 2016 and which became popular when it was performed with Baiuca.
After numerous users highlighted the similarity through social networks, the A Coruña group itself, which has collaborated with groups like Vetusta Morla, wrote: “We love to see that our music continues to travel. So yes, we would like to know something sooner [Encantados de que nuestra música siga viajando. Eso sí, nos gustaría haber sabido algo antes]”.
In fact, this weekend after the Pamplonica’s new song went viral, they also shared a video of them performing it and taking the coincidence with humor, including an image of Amaia among its components.
Despite the obvious similarity between the melody of both songs that makes them practically the same in rhythm and instrumentation, in his lyrics, Romero mixes mysticism and local Navarrese legends.
Among them he talks about Basajaun, a figure from Basque mythology who is a kind of “lord of the forest”, elements of Navarrese folklore, but he also addresses an emotional connection with the land. Everything, talking about a haunting and a spell of self-love for Halloween, when he published this topic.
After the commotion generated especially among Galician followers, Alibori issued a statement detailing that they were in contact with Amaia’s team to reach an agreement between both parties.
“These days we have received a lot of love and support, and we want to thank you with all our hearts,” they begin by saying. “We have had the opportunity to speak with Amaia and her team, who have assumed responsibility, showing understanding and sensitivity to what happened, something that we greatly value,” they explain.
Alibori recalls that they are in contact with the singer’s team “to resolve this situation with tranquility and good will on both sides.” “We are happy that our music inspires great artists and that Galician music continues to open borders,” they conclude.
