TokaTaNoka began as a collaboration between Maider Martineau and Olivier Bussières during Maider’s studies at Laval University. Both passionate about percussion, they formed a duo, incorporating various instruments like the Basque accordion “trikitixa,” alboka, and vocals. They performed across Quebec, winning awards and gaining recognition. With the addition of jazz fusion bassist Carl Mayotte, their sound expanded further.

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Maider Martineau Zubieta, a multi-instrumentalist and singer from the Basque Country, specializes in the Basque accordion, pandero, alboka, and vocals. Music, deeply rooted in her family and community, led her to formal studies in composition and traditional music. In Quebec, she obtained a master’s degree in instrumental didactics while teaching and participating in the local traditional music scene. Now, back in her homeland, she continues to perform and share her passion for music through teaching.